Yemoos Nourishing Cultures Forum

Hello.
I'm new to Kefir. I've been drinking store bought Plain kevir for the past couple of weeks

I've also had kevir from raw milk. Also Really good.
I like it plan straight, or blended with blueberries.

I plan on starting to make my own after the first of the month.
I'll most likely be using live grains from a friend.

I've noticed a few things about drinking the Store Bought Kevir and and have a few observations and questions.
1. It's GOOD.
2. I've lost weight... just a few pounds (about 5)
Is this normal? It's a good thing as I can stand to loose a few or 20.
3. I don't seem to have the need for that 2nd or 3rd cup of coffee in the morning.
Again good thing, but is it in my head or is this expected.

When I start making Kefir, how different will it be from the store bought stuff.
I've read that it's not the same. However, I haven't really found a good "vs" explanation.

When I start Making Kefir, should I toss the first couple of batches?
I've read mixed takes on that.

Also, can you mix milks? Goat and Cow?
Good idea ? bad idea? I don't know why but I was standing at the market looking at all the milks.
Raw, cow, goat. and wondered ... can I mix raw cow and goat milks? What would that be like?

thank you all.

Hi!

Try this link for difference between store bought and homemade kefir:



I have heard of kefir having the affect of lowering blood sugar and food cravings, so once possible reason is that you may be eating / drinking less calorie rich foods.

If you get kefir local, then there's typically no need to throw away any batches. But if you get grains that has to travel a few days, then it may need time to get readjusted.

Yes you can mix milks. The grains have to adapt to new milk sources, so it can be a little hard on them if its very different from batch to batch. But they will adapt to a consistent mix without too much trouble.

Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.

Aunque no tengas nada, tienes la vida, dónde lo hay todo.

Или Как сказал Конфуций - "Люди в древности не любили много говорить. Они считали позором для себя не поспевать за собственными словами"