Water kefir I dedicate this book to all of my customers, friends, and family. I wrote this book for over 10 years, but I hope you will read it within 30 minutes. I have compiled over 20 years of my experience with water kefir ​and helpful tips from the internet.​ Also, I have collected answers to many questions that my customers had. I hope this book will help you! :)
Nestan Tchernovskii ( Zoogloea38009 )
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Dear Buyer, Thank you for buying Water Kefir . Please check your tracking number in the order details to be ready to receive the package.You can also read my collection of eBooks online. http://issuu.com/zoogloea38009 Original genuine grains from my family. ​We haven’t changed these grains and we have kept them healthy for many, many years. The first time I saw this kefir was in
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1986. We visited grandma and she fermented this kefir. She drank this kefir every day; she also put the kefir on a towel and wiped her skin with it. Her skin looked very young and she didn't have any wrinkles or cellulite. I ask her what is in the jar? She answered that this is rice from the sea :) :) :) Of course, it's not rice :) this is ​Water Kefir GRAINS!!!
On the left, is kefir grains that grew in raw brown sugar. On the right, is the same grains that grew with dry fruits or in coconut water. If you add molasses, the grains will look darker but are the same tibicos water kefir grains. Also, coconut sugar makes the grains have a beige color. Link for my stores http://www.ebay.com/sch/zoogloea38009/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs =1&_from=&_ipg= https://www.etsy.com/listing/561195203/genuine-organic-water-kef ir-grains?ga_order=price_asc&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=g allery&ga_search_query=water%20kefir&ref=sr_gallery_31
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I hope you received my package with the whole grains. I promise I will send the grains as they appear in the picture. And I always put the fragile stamp on a package. However, sometimes the packages, during shipment process, squeeze and buyers get smashed grains. This is not scary. I apologize for the inconvenience associated with the post office and I will give advice on what to do if your grains get crushed. (see below for recipe) The grains are ready to use, but they need additional time to adapt after shipping. Do not worry if the kefir grains have a sour smell; this is normal after shipment. For grains to activate faster and feel better, please follow this recipe for the first one-three batches: Wash the grains with fresh-filtered water. Use a filter that has charcoal or carbon. I highly recommend using a filter like Brita or Pur. I have been using these filters for many many years and my teapots are still clean without any calcium spots. Just don’t forget to change the filter cartridges every 2 months. In my experience, I know that grains don't like to grow in boiled water, distilled water, osmosis, water from the water machine from supermarkets and/or tap water. Boiled water is dead. Boiling doesn't remove harsh chemicals from water. Please never mix boiled and fresh water together. You need: Glass jar measuring cups
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plastic or wooden spoon plastic measuring spoons plastic strainer paper filter, rubber bands ​NEVER use metal utensils Use this recipe proportion: 4 cups of spring or filtered water, 1/4 cup of sugar 1-1/2 teaspoon of molasses. For white grains, use 1 teaspoon of dry fruits for every 4 cups of water. (please wash dry fruits before use) Mix everything well to dissolve the sugar crystals. Add one pinch of baking soda Add 1/4 cup of grains. Fermentation: Cover the jar with a paper filter or cloth and secure with a rubber band. DO NOT use a plastic or metal cover, this could cause the jar to explode from gases produced in the fermentation process. Place the container in a warm area, out of direct sunlight, for 24-48 hours. At 24 hours, the kefir water should be sweet. At 48 hours, it will be more acidic. After fermentation, using a plastic strainer, strain the water kefir into another jar. Rinse the kefir grains with filtered water and reserve 1/4 cup of grains for your next batch. Repeat the recipe above for your next bath.
After I strain the kefir grains, I usually add little pieces or frozen puree of ginger and lemon juice to the liquid and it is ready to drink.
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The best way to store:​ ​Wash grains with clean filtered water, strain them, place in a glass jar, (without water and sugar) cover with a lid, and put the jar on the lowest shelf of your fridge for up to 7-14 days. You can keep grains in the fridge around 30 days . After 25-30 days in a refrigerator , some grains will begin to die, but whatever is left over is enough to produce another colony: following the basic recipe. 70 degrees is the lowest permissible temperature. Warmer temperatures will speed up fermentation and lower temperatures will slow it. To make a warm place for kefir is very easy. One of my friends takes a pot with hot water and puts jars around it in a circle, kefir, yogurt, and kombucha. The jars should be about an inch away from the pot with hot water, not touching. And put a thick blanket or towel around the jars. He changes the hot water twice daily. And this helps him.
To know if the kefir is ready, taste test it every 12 hours with a straw. If you get smashed grains,​ do not worry! The grains got smashed, but the bacteria themselves are alive, follow the instructions, and after two batches you will receive whole grains. First of all, make a solution of molasses, sugar, and water as stated above. Open the package and the eruption of grains from the package directly to the jar with a solution. Don't wash. Fear not, if the package smells like vinegar, it is normal after shipping. Cover the jar with a paper filter and leave for 2 days. Perhaps the appearance of foam will appear on the top jar. Checks every 12 hours and take away the foam, the excessive foam is the result of over fermentation. After 36- 48 hours you can drain and rinse kefir grains.
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Also with the bonus, you will receive two sample Japanese Fermenting empty tea filter bags. You can put in there dry fruits and drop it in the jar with kefir. That will help you easily take out the dry fruits out of the kefir and keep your grains clean.
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White kefir grains usually grow more slowly than brown. To find out whether your kefir is healthy, pay attention to the release of bubbles, smell and taste of kefir. If you urgently need to build a larger quantity of grains, use the same recipe that I would recommend for a quick adaptation of kefir after shipment. When you have a extra of grains, then store it in the refrigerator in a closed plastic container without water and sugar for about a week, then rinse the grains and follow the basic recipe.
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There are some rules that you must do when working with water kefir. ​NEVER let sugar touch the grains, always make sure that the sugar has dissolved completely. If sugar touches the grains, then they burn and become sick and die. Water does not need to be warmer than room temperature. Don't use chlorine water. Some Things that show for you to know that kefir is ready, when the little pieces of fruit go to the top, and kefir needs to be a pleasant sour taste. You can't use a metal strainer or spoon when working with
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grains. During the summer, kefir is ready in 24 hours, if it's cool then 2-3 days. Don't forget to wash the kefir grains when making a new batch. Always wash the little pieces of dry fruit, raisins, apricots, cranberries, etc., before putting them in kefir because they have chemicals in them that the companies put so that they won't have mold. These chemicals kill kefir grains.
Like all fermented drinks or eats, water kefir has a vast array of benefits. It is full of beneficial bacteria, yeasts, enzymes, easily digested sugars, acids, vitamins and minerals. One study showed that Water Kefir contained over 450 kinds of beneficial bacteria! Water kefir bestows billions of health-bestowing bacteria and yeast into your gut, helping your body with digestion, absorption of vitamins and minerals, and helping your immune system fight off unwanted and bacteria, yeasts and viruses.
My recommendation​ ​: Try to use demerara raw brown sugar. Do not confuse it with brown sugar that is made from white sugar with molasses added. Raw brown sugar look like dry crystals that are a pleasant taste. Brown sugar looks wet.
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Water kefir is a very good probiotic. I hope that it will adapt to your stomach and your immune system. About 18 years ago, I had Helicobacter pylori infection and it cured me. Kefir helped return me back to health.
How to serve water kefir When water kefir is done, simply strain the grains out using a plastic strainer. Water kefir grains are sensitive and can be damaged by stainless steel and other metals.
These bottles from juice, I love to use for second fermentation and for keeping kefir. Also, they are great to keep the beverage in the refrigerator door. It is very convenient and comfortable. For me, they are better than swing top glass bottles. I t is safer and they have a w ide mouth. I can put large pieces of fruits and whole berries in them. Plus they are very easy to clean and wash.
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Sometimes kefir stops producing gas and being fizzy. This means that it lacks something or that there is something extra that it doesn’t need. I recommend, in this situation, to add fresh lemon slices. If you are unsure if the lemon is organic, then wash it thoroughly and take off the layer of skin. Also, it stops being fizzy because it needs a change of sugar. If you use sugar cane sugar, then change to brown. If you are using brown, then change to white. Also, don’t forget to check your water filter and to change the cartridges in it. Also, don’t forget to make your grains hungry. They need a break 2 times a month. Or divide your kefir into two portions. Keep one in the fridge and rotate them every week. Ideas for flavoring water kefir. Sliced lemon, lemon juice, ginger root, juices like cranberry or pomegranate, grape or apple, vanilla extract (makes a cream soda flavor), dried fruit like figs, apricots, mango, fresh fruit like mango, pears, apples, and berries. Really, there are so many different ways to flavor water kefir that it never gets boring to drink it. Have fun experimenting! Apricot Lemon Water Kefir. 11 cups of filtered water 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 lemon, organic and freshly squeezed 6 dried apricots, 3 tbsp water kefir grains
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One more basic water kefir recipe is: 3 cups water 1/4 cup sugar 1/4-1/2 cup kefir grains 1 dried fig or 6-8 raisins or 1/4 cup apple juice 1 tsp fresh grated ginger. Cover and let it sit in a cupboard for 1-3 days. Don’t seal it too tight as pressure will build up as the solution ferments.Each day you may taste it. If it is too sweet, you may ferment longer. If you like it, spoon off the fruit/ginger. Strain out the kefir grains using a fine mesh strainer (preferably nylon). Bottle and store the liquid water kefir in the refrigerator. Grolsch style bottles work great. Repeat the process with the kefir grains in fresh sugar water solution each day or two. ​Use this recipe only if you have extra grains! Any juices can kill your grains.
How to make flavored water kefir ( The second fermentation):
Place your kefir water in a glass jar or bottle, leaving several inches at the top.
Add real fruit juice or 1/4 -1/2 cup of organic fruit. You can experiment with different combinations to find a flavor for you. Make
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sure there is at least an inch or so of space at the top of the container after you have added the fruit. Close the jar with a solid lid (not metal) and set in a warm place for an additional 24 hours or 24-48 hours in the fridge. Refrigeration slows the fermentation process. The tighter the seal, the more fizz the kefir water will have. Make sure not to ferment too long as the jar can explode. Be careful with Swing Top Bottles . Cover the bottle with a towel before opening : the towel helps you keep control of the lid.
Second Fermentation This involves adding juices or flavors to the kefir beverage after the grains have been removed. Bottle the kefir beverage. Add any flavors or juices to the Kefir beverage and let it ferment out of the refrigerator for about 12 hours with the lid on. Then place it in the refrigerator. Raspberry Kefir After the initial fermentation, strain out kefir grains. Add about a tsp to a tbsp of maple syrup per 500ml or so. Smush up some raspberries and pour the mush in with the liquid. Let sit for a couple days. Ginger Ale After the initial fermentation, strain out kefir grains. Add about a tsp to a tbsp of maple syrup per 500ml or so. Add in a few chunks of fresh Ginger. Grate a chunk (about the size of the end of a pinky finger) right into the liquid. Let sit for a couple days to allow the Ginger to mellow a bit.
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Possible additions: ¼ cup of any frozen fruit juice concentrate ¼ cup lemon or lime juice for delicious lemonade or limeade 1 cup bottled fruit juice (cranberry, grape, orange, peach, mango, pomegranate, apple, raspberry, etc.) ginger Experiment with dried fruit (raisins, apricots, cranberries, figs, blueberries, etc) Many of these additions would hinder the kefir grain growth if used in the first fermentation but are great once the grains have been removed. Coconut Water Kefir 1 -quart Coconut Water. ¼-1/2 cup of Water Kefir Grains Optional Flavoring: 1 cup Fresh Fruit (mixtures of berries) Place the Water Kefir Grains in the coconut water. Cover the jar with a paper towel and secure with a rubber band. Allow the Kefir Grains to culture the coconut water for 24-48 hours. Once the culturing process is complete, remove the Kefir Grains. To add fruit flavoring, puree together the Coconut Water Kefir and the fruit. With regards to coconut water, there is little nutrition for grains in coconut water. In a couple of batches, grains die. This is why when a person wants to make coconut kefir, he needs to have two parts. One part is used in sugar water for the basic recipe and the other is in coconut water. Also, you can try this recipe for coconut water: http://wellnessmama.com/37279/coconut-water-kefir-recipe/ It's my favorite website :)
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Lime Pineapple After 24 hours of fermentation: Strain the kefir, take the liquid and add a half cup pineapple chunks per 4 cups, squeeze in the lime juice. Keep for 24 hours on the counter, or 48 in the fridge. Raspberry Mango After 24 hours of fermentation, strain the kefir, take the liquid and add ¼ cup mango per 4 cups. Add in ½ cup raspberries. Keep 24 hours on the counter, or 48 in the fridge. Strawberry Lemon After 24 hours of fermentation, strain the kefir, and add 1/2 cup pureed strawberries and squeeze out the juice from the lemon into it. Keep 24 hours on the counter, or 48 in the fridge.
Cola Cherry After 24 hours of fermentation strain the kefir, add ¼ cup cherry juice per quart. Keep 24 hours on the counter, or 48 in the fridge. You can add sugar. Pina Colada Water Kefir 4 cups of water kefir 1 cup pineapple chunks 2 Tablespoons unsweetened, shredded coconut
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Blend the pineapple and coconut together, then add it to kefir, keep 15 hours, then put it in the freezer for 2 hours, blend it.
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How to make ginger juice: Rinse ginger root. Place in blender. Make puree. Add water to cover puree. Strain off liquid (this is your juice). Use pulp for ginger muffins or gingerbread. Freeze this ginger juice in ice cubes, filling the cubes only halfway. Use one of these cubes for 4 cups of Water Kefir.
Here are some recipes for flavored Water Kefir with ginger. For each recipe add ingredients in a quart jar, cover with the lid and keep on the counter for 3 days, or until it taste right to you. It will be fizzy. Like soda.
Apple Cider one ginger cube 1 sliced apple 4 cups of Water Kefir Ginger Ale 1 ginger cube 4 cups of Water Kefir
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Lemon soda AND Super Liver Cleanse 1 ginger cube 2 slices of lemon 4 cups of Water Kefir Blueberry soda 1 ginger cube 2 teaspoons of fresh or frozen blueberries 4 cups of Water Kefir
Cranberry Kefir ½ cup of cranberries 4 cups of Water Kefir 1 teaspoon of honey Cranberries added to the fermentation are good for your urinary tract.
Kefir Apple Soda 4 cups of Water Kefir 4-6 pieces of dried apples Kefir Cream Soda 1 cups of Water Kefir 1/4 teaspoon real vanilla extract
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Here are some of the known kefir health benefits: According to http://biomanna.blogspot.com/2011/ 1.Strongest natural remedy against any allergy 2.Strongest natural antibiotic without side effects 3.Treats liver disease 4.Treats gallbladder, dissolves gallbladder stones 5.Clears the body of salts, heavy metals, radionuclides, and alcoholic products 6.Cleans the body of chemical antibiotics 7.Treats kidney stones 8.Good bacteria in kefir are able to fight off pathogenic microorganisms 9.Lowers level of LDL cholesterol 10.Cleans the gastrointestinal tract 11.Irritable Bowel Syndrome 12.Treats gastritis 13.Treats pancreatitis 14.Treats ulcers 15.Prevents and treats colon cancer 16.Improves digestion 17. Improves the body functions 18.Improves the human immune system 19.Cures Candida 20.Cures hypertension 21.Stops growth of cancer cells 22.Speeds up healing process 23.Treats psoriasis 24.Treats eczema 25.Treats inflammatory diseases 26.Reduces size of tumors 27.Treats heart disease
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28.Reverses calcination of blood vessels 29.Clears the blood vessels 30.Boosts the bodies energy 31. Natural “feel good” food 32.Treats lung infections 33.Normalizes metabolism thereby can be used as for weight loss 34.Cures acne 35.Has anti-oxidants and anti-aging properties 36.Nourishes hair 37.Treats the gum disease parodontosis 38.Lessens effects of medicines 39.Replenishes body of good bacteria after antibiotic 40.Balances the microflora of the body’s digestive system 41.Regulates blood pressure 42.Lowers blood sugar 43.Lowers blood lipid levels or cholesterol and fatty acids 44.Treats diarrhea 45.Treats constipation 46.Promotes bowel movement 47.Anti-stress properties 48.Treats sleeping disorders 49.Treats depression 50.Treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 51.Improves the brains neuro functions like reflexes, memory retention, attention, the five senses 52.Reduces flatulence 53.Lactic acid fermentation enhances the digestibility of milk based foods. People who cannot otherwise digest milk, can enjoy the vital calcium rich Kefir 54.Treats yeast infection 55.Eliminates vaginal odors 56.Cures wrinkles
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57.Treats arthritis 58.Treats colitis 59.Treats gout 60.Cures migranes 61.Treats rheumatism 62.Treats other stomach disorders 63.Detoxifies the body 64. Improves protein quality of milk, and enhances absorption and digestion 65.Good bacteria manufacture B vitamins such as B3, B6 and folic acid. 66.Aids in treating tuberculosis 67.Treats stomach cramps 68.Treats chronic intestine infections 69.Treats liver infections 70.Treats asthma 71.Treats bronchitis 72.Treats sclerosis 73.Treats anemia 74.Treats hepatitis 75.Healing effects on catarrh, digestive nodes, astral nodes, bilious complaints 76.Treats leaky gut syndrome 77.Prevents metastasis 78.Cures bad morning breath More Benefits (https://gutwise.com/?p=1188) Drinking Water Kefir can help you to achieve your optimal health,strengthen your immune system, and help to prevent diseases of all kinds. Most importantly, it restores good digestion – the key to
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health and longevity. When your body is out of balance, unfriendly
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opportunistic bacteria and yeasts can take over – producing irritable
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and bad digestion, food allergies, headaches, flu, skin rashes, and other more serious disorders. Water kefir is something you and your family can drink and use on your skin every day.
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Inhibits the growth of unfriendly bacteria and yeasts, and helps
beneficial probiotic microorganisms to colonise and thrive in your digestive tract, and throughout the test of the body (skin, eyes, bladder, vagina, nose, throat, etc). ●
Contributes to a healthy immune system.
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Reduces inflammation.
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Helps with the digestion of food and micronutrients. The KEY
for health and longevity is good digestion, and a balance of good bacteria are the essential starting point. ●
Heals, or reduces the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
IBS including bloating, indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, low energy, muscle aches and pains. ●
Heals intestinal dysbiosis and SIBO (small intestine bacterial
overgrowth). ●
Increased energy and overall feeling of good health.
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Can stop unhealthy food cravings, especially for sugars and
sweet foods. ●
Skin complexion and overall condition improves. Brown liver
spots / age spots can fade, as can skin tags, moles, warts etc. It can ease or cure many skin conditions, such as psoriasis, eczema and acne. ●
Hair and nails look healthier, and are strengthened and
improved.
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Liver cleansing, as in traditional Chinese medicine, thus easing
aches and joint pains, and benefiting the eyes. ●
Glandular (endocrine) system (adrenals, thyroid, pituitary,
ovaries) benefits. Women have healthier periods, some women have periods start again after early menopause. ●
A tranquilising effect on the nervous system has helped many
who suffer from sleep disorders and insomnia, depression, ADHD and autism. The table below indicates suggested doses indicated for some Conditions: (h ttps://algaewaterkefir.wordpress.com/)
As a natural product, Water Kefir works by slowly regulating the organism and helping it become healthier.
If you expect a rapid overnight result, then forget about it. Water Kefir can be indicated in nervous disorders, internal ulcers, bronchial catarrh, sclerosis, myocardial infarction, liver and gallbladder disorders, kidney problems, stomach and intestinal diseases, diarrhea or constipation, anemia, allergies, dermatitis and other skin problems such as eczema. It’s use on an ongoing basis proves to have excellent effects in convalescence after serious diseases. It can also help regulate blood pressure and weight control, and has good results during pregnancy and abdominal feminine discomfort.
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Kefir prevents intestinal putrefaction, which is the cause of multiple
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depuration. It doesn’t alter the digestive process. It should be drunk on a daily basis, and depending on the condition, once or more times a day. In chronic conditions, great quantities of Kefir should be drunk, 3 times daily, about ½ a liter (approx. 2 cups) each time.
Nervousness
1 liter daily
Ulcers
1 liter daily (they disappear after 2 months)
Asthma
1 liter daily (during a longer time)
Bronchial Catarrh
1 liter daily
Anemia /
1 to 2 liters daily (check blood test values after 2
Leukemia
months)
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Sclerosis
Dermatitis / Eczemas /Skin Allergies
Cystitis
Kidney Problems
Gall Bladder Disorders
To regulate
1 liter daily
1/2 liter daily + local application over affected skin letting it dry. Wash hands and face (after 2 to 4 weeks allergy disappears)
1 liter daily
1 liter daily
1 liter daily
1/2 liter daily
Blood Pressure
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