Coconut Kefir

I made some yesterday and it looks disgusting this morning. Well looks aside, this is suppose to be soo good for me. Kefir is usually made with milk, but since I am intolerant of milk, coconut water is used instead.

Here is what Dr. Weil says about kefir: Dr Weil and kefir

Coconut Kefir

I love coconut kefir. It is very cleansing to the liver and alkaline to the body. It contains high levels of valuable minerals, including potassium, natural sodium, and chloride, which explains why the hair, skin and nails become stronger and have a prettier shine. It is also delicious.

It aids digestion of all foods. A glass with a meal is ideal. It also helps with hunger making you feel satisfied.


What is kefir, you may ask. According to CULTURED FOOD LIFE:
What is kefir?

Kefir is one of the most ancient beverages known and which is still common today. Its production is based on the product of the fermentation done by a complex of yeasts and bacteria. The term “kefir” seems to come from the Armenian word keif, which means “wellness”.

Kefir is a beverage made of fermented milk, similar to yogurt, and it is believed to come from Russia and Caucasus. It certainly is one of the most ancient lactic cultures as well as rich in legends. The products derived from the fermentation of milk have been part of human nutrition since remote times: they are mentioned in the Bible, in the Genesis it is mentioned the use of fermented milk, in the Deuteronomy it is mentioned by Moses. In ancient texts Abraham gives credit to his long life to fermented milk products.

In Turkey it is said that kefir grains were a gift from angels to Noah on the ark. Many other legends are also told. It is said that the orthodox tribes-people of Northern Caucasus Mountains, were gifted kefir grains possibly by the Prophet Mohammed over 1,400 years ago. We do know that the case the grains have been around for thousands of years.