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Re: How much water kefir can I drink?

2017-01-16T21:43:35

You can drink as much as you like.....

Statistics: Posted by kamkaran — Mon Jan 16, 2017 9:43 pm

Re: How much water kefir can I drink?

2016-02-28T19:59:04

That's a good question. There is certainly less sugar after its done as it is converted into alcohol and acids. I've tried to figure it out and it sounds like maybe atleast half the sugar is used up in a typical ferment. Some sources say around 80% is used up though. Try longer ferments or store it after its done. It will slowly lower the amount of sugar.

Statistics: Posted by Robinstar — Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:59 pm

Re: How much water kefir can I drink?

2016-02-25T00:27:32

I, too, am concerned about sugar content. I am diabetic...and I need to know sugar content so my doctor can guide how much insulin I need with two cups of water kefir. I am using a quarter cup of 80/20 sugar/molasses to 1 quart well water. If I add nothing else for a second fermentation...can I count on the sugar content to be less than what I put in it? Does anyone know how much less it might be? And...will it get fizzier if I let it sit longer without adding additional carbohydrates? I will carefully take my blood sugar levels before and a half hour and an hour after the water kefir intake. This, too, can help guide my doctor. I love carbonated drinks. I am so very happy to have discovered water kefir! So much healthier than Coke!

Statistics: Posted by sandramaeoa — Thu Feb 25, 2016 12:27 am

Re: How much water kefir can I drink?

2016-01-25T19:14:07

My concern is the sugar content. I'd love to know the glycemic index of a completely finished water kefir! I suspect it is too high for a diabetic, as is my wife.

Statistics: Posted by kagy — Mon Jan 25, 2016 7:14 pm

Re: How much water kefir can I drink?

2016-01-24T08:22:07

you can drink as much as you like

Statistics: Posted by Kenedy — Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:22 am

Re: How much water kefir can I drink?

2015-04-25T18:13:03

I drink about a 1 or 2 cups a day, but not every day. I like to alternate with my milk kefir. I'm not sure about the sugar. I prefer letting it sit in the fridge for a several days and then its nice and sour with less sugar.

Statistics: Posted by Robinstar — Sat Apr 25, 2015 6:13 pm

Re: How much water kefir can I drink?

2015-04-17T01:09:11

Thanks guys! What about the sugar if I'm drinking a couple cups a day? I don't like to drink too much sugar...

Statistics: Posted by Jaime — Fri Apr 17, 2015 1:09 am

Re: How much water kefir can I drink?

2015-04-09T17:25:54

I drink about 2 cups a day and it feels about right for me. Like Gabrielle said, trust your body to know how much it can handle.

Statistics: Posted by AlexP — Thu Apr 09, 2015 5:25 pm

Re: How much water kefir can I drink?

2015-04-08T22:44:37

You can drink as much as you like as long as your body can handle it!
However make sure you're still getting enough water.

Statistics: Posted by Gabrielle — Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:44 pm

How much water kefir can I drink?

2015-04-08T22:19:39

I was wondering how much water kefir is too much per day? I can't seem to get enough, lol but I don't want to overdo it.

Statistics: Posted by Jaime — Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:19 pm