Comments on: Your Guide to Making Raw Young Coconut Kefir

By: Cecilia

Cecilia — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:06:00 +0000

Thank you for your tips. One thing I might add is that it is not recommended to eat the Kefir Grains straight.

~ Cecilia

By: liquid minerals and vitamins

liquid minerals and vitamins — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0000

This is a special form of liquid diet that is made out of fruits and fresh vegetables. The juice is made out of organic foods which are important in the process of body detoxification and healing of damaged tissues. Juice fasting can also be used as detox diet since it contains a lot fiber which helps the liver and kidney to eliminate toxic substances from the blood alongside prevention of constipation.

By: Glorious Temple

Glorious Temple — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:14:00 +0000

If I may offer this insight for your Readers, since you seem to be sincerely into helping others with health issues and not just into making money? THAT’s refreshing!!!

Have been using Kefir grains both water and milk. Find them both delicious… you can eat the grains like gummy bears, give them away (2 TB is all that is needed as a starter and they multiply as they ferment) or put them in your compost pile, they are highly nutritious or store them in a sugar, Molasses type of sweetened water or plain milk in frig, respectively… similar to how you’d store a Kombucha Scoby in a sugar black Tea until ready to use, (keeps them from multiplying, but they do need to have extra sugar added every two weeks to the water grains and the milk changed out about once a month in the milk grains, just drain and refill and use the liquid in a recipe). Soy milk, coconut milk, Almond Milk ect can be used. And the Kefir can be used as you would milk. The water Grains take on the taste of the Molasses or type of sweetener used… the sweetener is what ferments it and breeds the probiotics. The grains can also be frozen or dehydrated I’ve been told. The water Kefir grains can have fresh ginger added, for example, to make Ginger Beer/Ale or any fruit juice to flavor… for nutrition purposes … lots of Recipes and LOADS of INFO at http://users.sa.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html (hope it’s ok to add this link).ALSO… the bubbles in the water Kefir shows the grains are still alive. Add additional sweetener if the bubbles slow down to refresh them, or when you are storing them in frig or if the water get too sour. The milk grains will have separation and if you choose you can use the clear liquid (whey protein), in recipes as a substitute for water or milk (in dough for example) and in soups or gravy ect. and the top part in a smoothie, just save 2 TB of grains for the next batch in both cases. The whey protein can be used to make a variety of nutritious cheese and smoothies… and is cheaper than buying the powder type… the whey can probably be frozen too… have not researched that LOL.

By: Cecilia

Cecilia — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:32:00 +0000

Good point, but getting a physical and blood test from your doctor once in awhile just to see if you are on the right track can be very helpful. But I do agree with you, we all have an inner guidance system inside of us to guide us through life.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 31 May 2011 03:07:00 +0000

I made kefir with 2 young green coconuts. I heated the coconut water above 90 (not sure of exact temp, but it was warm to the touch). After 48 hours the flavor seems correct (since i have purchased CocoKefir), however, it wasn’t bubbly tasting. There was bubbles on the top, and there was pressure when I opened the container. I am ready to make a new batch, but i am wondering if I need to start with a new kefir starter packet (from Body Ecology) ? Was the liquid to hot and killed something? What an expensive mistake since I wont get my 7 batches from one starter packet.

By: Micoliver

Micoliver — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:25:00 +0000

Science is never going to determine everything. In the meantime, why not instead start slowly, experiment with good stuff and try to tune into how your body responds? Leaning on science has led me through a lot of confusing info. Instead, I find it happier to have some faith, keep my awareness and stay in touch with how things actually feel, not how I’m told they should feel.

By: Learn about probiotics

Learn about probiotics — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 05:57:00 +0000

While it is true that probiotic yogurts seem to ease some digestive ills in many people, they are not a cure-all for digestion. While all yogurts seem to be somewhat beneficial, studies are incomplete as to probiotic properties. Some have high levels of sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup and/or sugar. And some still cause incidences of yeast infections in women. Overall, the total health benefits of good bacteria in yogurt have yet to be determined.

By: Cecilia

Cecilia — Sun, 16 May 2010 22:52:55 +0000

Hi Roxanne,
Next time make sure to use a sterilized metal spoon. Some seperation is normal, if it smells sour and is white not pink or purple it should be fine. Just mix it with a spoon or blend it the blender and enjoy.
-C

By: Roxanne

Roxanne — Sun, 16 May 2010 22:27:28 +0000

I made the kefir, and it is separated…did I do something wrong? The meat is on the top and the milk is on the bottom.
I did extactly what I was told, I used a wooden spoon, and I set it in the window on a sunny day for 30 hours. Please help me someone…

By: Cecilia

Cecilia — Wed, 05 May 2010 07:25:27 +0000

Hi Sasha,

Yes you could use bottled/tetra packed coconut water or canned coconut milk, even better if you can find bottled coconut milk instead. Another option is to buy already made Coconut Kefir from Turtle Mountain or buy the young coconuts yourself and use the water and meat to make your own coconut kefir. Experiment and have fun!- Cecilia