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What are the Probiotic Strains In Water Kefir?

Water kefir is one of the best dietary sources of probiotics available and may contain up to 40 different beneficial strains. Water kefir grains are a natural

How Much Water Kefir Should I Drink In A Day?

Water kefir is a fermented beverage, full of probiotics and other healthy ingredients. It contains live bacteria and yeasts which affect your gut flora significantly. This is the

How to Keep Your Water Kefir Grains Alive and Healthy

As long as you can still visibly see your water kefir grains they are alive! They’re a living culture of good bacteria and yeast and

Water Kefir Brewing Instructions – Part 1

Part 1 – Acclimatization & First Ferment Acclimatization The first step in the water kefir process is to get your water kefir grains acclimatized to

Sugar Guide for Water Kefir First Ferment

As per the Happy Gut Method we suggest using a combination of coconut palm sugar and organic cane sugar for best results when fermenting water

Water Kefir Brewing Instructions – Part 2

Part 2: The Second Ferment Step One: Strain the water kefir After the first ferment, strain the water kefir into a swivel top bottle

Keeping Water Kefir Ferments Consistently Warm

The #1 reason water kefir ferments are not successful is because they are not kept consistently warm enough. The optimal brew temperature is between 20

Fermented Salsa Recipe

This week we feature an additional use for water kefir grains and another way to add more strains of live probiotics and different fermented foods

Fermented Carrot Recipe

We enjoy these fermented carrots as a snack, with our lunch or in a Caesar. It’s the perfect time to ferment a delicious batch of

Carrot Apple Ginger Water Kefir Soda Recipe

Although adding vegetables to your water kefir may seem strange at first, you won’t think that for much longer after trying this recipe. CARROT APPLE

Why Water Kefir May Cause a Loose Stool

We know you’re wondering but are afraid to ask – can water kefir help keep things moving? Most people experience constipation at some point. Sometimes

Simple Sauerkraut Recipe

It is so easy to make sauerkraut! Fall is such a bountiful season and the perfect time to ferment a delicious batch of friendly bacteria for

Anxiety is Connected to Your Gut

The gut-brain connection is very real and can link anxiety to stomach problems and vice versa. The gastrointestinal tract (gut) is sensitive to emotion. Anxiety,

Honeydew Cucumber Water Kefir Soda Recipe

This is a refreshing and hydrating recipe with sweet, juicy chunks of honeydew melon, ice cold slices of cucumber and fresh mint. This water kefir

What is the Enteric Nervous System Telling Us?

“I have a gut feeling” and “trust your gut” are phrases we have grown up hearing. They originate from one of the most fascinating systems

Blueberry Lemon Lavender Soda Recipe

Tart, floral and a dazzling fushia colour, this water kefir soda recipe is a trifecta of comforting summer flavours. Yields: about 4 cups INGREDIENTS: 4

Balsamic Water Kefir Vinaigrette Recipe

Once you start making homemade Water Kefir Vinaigrette, you won’t go back. Whisk together some basic ingredients, and you’ll end up with a live probiotic