Wonderin if you are drinking kefir the right way to enjoy its taste? In this article, you will find out how to drink kefir, how much to take, the optimum time and other best practices we have discovered after serving thousands of customers in the last ten years.
This is one of the most controversial topics in kefir, and I constantly hear from people about other ways of drinking kefir. While I respect the fact that some people watch a video or read one blog post and make up their minds, this guide is a result of experience with over 30,000 customers trialling different ways and telling us their experience. So keep an open mind. Test and adjust based on your comfort and preference. That is the best way to drink kefir.
How to drink kefir Summary:
If you are in a hurry, here is the gist. Milk kefir is to be taken at night.
- First day drink one teaspoon of kefir after food at night.
- From day 2, double your dose every day and reach your recommended quantity ( see below for age-specific limits)
All other kefirs ( water kefir/coconut water kefir /fruit kefir and beet kvass and other) should be consumed during the day.
- First day drink one teaspoon of kefir after breakfast/lunch
- From day 2, double your dose every day and reach your recommended quantity ( see below for age-specific limits)
Mandatory to follow
- Don’t mix kefir with turmeric, honey, or hot foods.
- Store your kefir drinks in the fridge.
- If you prefer avoiding cold drinks, let kefir come to room temperature before drinking. Take out the quantity you drink 1-2 hours before, and let it come to room temperature before drinking.
- Kefir drinks we send have natural fizz. Be careful when opening bottled kefir because if you open it rapidly, the contents will fizz out and you will lose a lot of kefir in the eruption. Open slowly, allowing time for gs to escape.
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But first, let’s talk about key things to remember when drinking kefir.
- Do not drink a large quantity of kefir on your first time. Control your excitement and calm your taste buds. This is food, but it is potent. So follow the usage instructions below.
- Do not heat kefir. Many people like to use kefir with everyday food, which is great. But do not heat your kefir because the temperature will kill all the good bacteria. Room temperature is ideal for kefir, especially in India.
- Avoid mixing Honey, Turmeric and other strong antibacterials with kefir.
- Do not mix kefir with tinned juices and other processed foods. Many of these contain preservatives and other chemical,s which may render kefir bacteria useless. So, it is best to avoid mixing such things with our live cultures.
Now, let’s talk about how to consume kefir to get the most out of it.
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User guide to drinking kefir
Kefir is a naturally fermented drink with live cultures and thus should be treated with respect. Starting with large quantities may feel uncomfortable for some peoplea.
It is crucial to follow a well-tested user guide.
We have spoken to hundreds of our customers and tested multiple methods and this is the most commonly followed approach to introduce kefir to your body.
Kefirwala’s guide to drinking kefir
Day 1 :
One teaspoon for adults.
Half a teaspoon for children above the age of 14.
Quarter teaspoon for kids below the age of 14.
For Babies: For infants and young children, consult a qualified professional before introducing fermented foods
For pets like cats and dogs consult a qualified professional before introducing fermented foods.
Day 2 to Day 10:
For adults: Double the dose every day and reach 100ml per day.
Kids above 14: can double the dose every day and reach 50ml per day.
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What is the best time of the day to drink kefir?
For the first two weeks, we recommend you drink milk kefir at night. Many customers love having it at night as part of their routine. In fact, close to 80 percent of all our customers drink kefir at night.
After your first two weeks of kefir, you can try drinking it at different times of the day. Test it before food in the morning for a week, and then after the meal for a week. Try sipping on an empty stomach for a while and then after eating something.
And notice.
Observe
Sense how you feel and stick to the routine that makes you feel great. If you’ve always been a night drinker, switch it for a week and notice how your body feels.
Summary.
Water kefir/Coconut water kefir/Beet Kvaas: Any time of the day after food.
Milk kefir: At night, after food.
One key criterion while experimenting.
While conducting your tests, make sure you try only one thing at a time. If you are testing water kefir, don’t drink milk kefir. In the same manner, don’t drink kombucha while you are testing kefir. By testing one thing at a time, you reduce possibilities of connecting a cause with an unrelated effect.
So stick to one thing at a time.
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Before food/after food debate
This is one of the most debated topics in the fermenting groups. Some people suggest you drink kefir only on an empty stomach, while others suggest the opposite.
We suggest you drink after food primarily to ensure your body does not get overwhelmed by the acidity of kefir. In the initial days, stick to drinking after a meal. After the first 14 days, you can start testing other conditions to find the method that works best for you.
Some people lose their appetite if they drink kefir before food. And many use the technique of drinking water kefir before a meal.
Raw or make it more fun?
It is hard to force young kids to drink something sour. Even some adult turn their noses up if they have to drink sour drinks. So if you cannot handle the sourness of kefir drinks, mix them with something sweet or tasty and enjoy.
Mix water kefir with a little bit of sugar or jaggery or freshly squeezed fruit juices.
For milk kefir, we suggest making them into lassi or buttermilk or add them with a bit of curd rice at the end of the meal.
For coconut water, we recommend diluting it with fresh tender coconut.
As we mentioned before, avoid mixing them with turmeric and honey, as both are strong antibacterials. And also avoid processing kefir by heating or mixing it with hot food items.
Whether you drink it raw or mixed, you can still enjoy it. Just make sure you drink it every day.
Once you complete the first month, please come and tell us about your experiments and their results. We will add this information to our database and update the instructions if required. This way, we can spread the best practices on how to drink kefir for everyone!
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Avoid drinking cold kefir
If you prefer not to consume cold drink avoid drinking kefir straight out of the fridge. Take out the quantity you drink at least 1-2 hours ahead of time and let it come down to room temperature before drinking.
