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Before the age of refrigeration Fermentation was historically used as a food preservation process where sugars are broken down by bacteria and yeasts. As such, fermented foods are a great source of probiotics because they contain live bacteria. 

Autumn and winter present special challenges for culturing. Especially this year. As the weather cools, the methods for keeping cultures at the proper temperature must also change and adapt especially here in the UK when the weather can change dramatically from one day to the next.

Read how to keep your cultures warm without turning on the heating in this helpful guide. 

How much kefir should you drink a day?

It’s recommended you drink about one cup of kefir a day, which is around 200-250ml. When you first start its a good idea to have  few days off a week to help your system get used to it. 

Is it safe to drink kefir everyday?

yes, It’s fine to drink it every day, just be conscious not to have more than the recommended amount. 

What's the deal with kefir nutrition?

One cup of low fat kefir contains 110 calories, 11g protein (22% RDA), 2g fat, 12g carbohydrate, 12g sugar and 390mg calcium (30% RDA)

Is Kefir good for Gut health?

When it comes to kefir benefits, there are more benefits than you can shake a well populated gut microbiome at. This is Because the drink  usually made from cow, goat or sheep milk, that gets the fermented treatment it is chock full of potential wins for your health.