About Kefir
The 2-Ingredient Wonder Rolls
Snack RecipeTwo Ingredient Kefir Bread RollsSoft, fluffy, and unbelievably simple!< Return to RecipesThese kefir bread rolls require just two ingredients and deliver on both taste and texture. Made with Kerry Kefir, they’re naturally fermented and packed with...
Real Food in a Noisy World
Food advice has never been louder. One week it’s high-protein everything. The next it’s seed oils. Then it’s fasting, gut hacks, biohacking, cutting carbs, counting macros. Scroll through social media for five minutes and it can feel like every ingredient is either a...
The Rise of “Food as Medicine” – What’s Real, What’s Marketing?
Over the past year, I’ve found myself having the same conversation in very different places. At Electric Picnic, at the Samhain Festival in Kells, and in conversations with everyday people just trying to feel better in their own bodies. The phrase that keeps coming up...
Wheaten Bread
Snack RecipeWheaten BreadA gorgeous wheaten bread recipe from our follower and customer, @Ingrid_graham1< Return to RecipesServes: 1 Loaf Prep time: 5-10 minutes Baking time: 1 hour and 10 minutes Watch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTGD07mCDZ6/...
Kefir Is Taking Over TikTok – What’s Real, What’s Not
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen kefir popping up everywhere, from “morning gut health shots” to “kefir overnight oats” to “I healed my gut in 2 weeks” videos. It’s brilliant to see fermented foods becoming mainstream… …but with virality...
Spiced Kefir & Cranberry Loaf
Dessert RecipeSpiced Kefir & Cranberry LoafA gently spiced, gut-friendly. quick bread featuring kefir, warm cinnamon, and bursts of tart cranberry.< Return to RecipesPerfect for gifting, toasting, or enjoying with a hot cuppa on a chilly morning. Serves: 1 Loaf...
Can My Dog Have Kefir? The Science-Backed Benefits of Kefir for Pets
If you’re already enjoying Kerry Kefir as part of your daily routine, you know how powerful it can be for gut health. But here’s some good news, your four-legged friend might benefit too! Kefir is a naturally fermented drink made from live kefir grains, a unique...
Lemon Poppy Seed Overnight Oats
Breakfast RecipeLemon Poppy Seed Kefir Overnight OatsThis refreshing kefir-based breakfast is rich in protein, fibre, and flavour. Perfect for busy mornings or meal prep!< Return to RecipesRecipe by Grace Russell Coaching Serves: 1 Prep time: 5-10 minutes Chill...
Not All Kefir Is Created Equal: What New Research Says About Irish Kefir
A new study published in The Journal of Dairy Science has taken a close look at kefir products available in Ireland, and the findings are fascinating for anyone who cares about real food, gut health, and traditional fermentation. The research analysed kefir brands...
Food as Medicine: Reflections from Electric Picnic
I had the privilege of being invited to speak on a panel at Electric Picnic this year on the theme of Food as Medicine. It’s a conversation that’s incredibly close to my heart, not only because of my work with Kerry Kefir, but also because it has helped me gain...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kefir?
Kefir is a fermented milk. It naturally contains live cultures of beneficial bacteria and yeast that may help support your gut health and function.
Drinking kefir regularly may help balance the gut microbiome (the bugs that live in our gut). The microbiome helps to break down our food so we can absorb as much nutrients as possible from the foods we eat, which in turn supports our immune system.
How do I take kefir?
You take it like a supplement to your diet. It’s not used as a milk replacement.
I take it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, as I feel it sets me up for the day. Others take it last thing at night, to allow the bugs to work away while you sleep. Both are perfect ways to take it, whatever works best for you.
Drink it straight, or blend it with a banana to make a banana milkshake which makes it so easy to drink, and kids will love it this way too.
How much kefir do I need to take?
I recommend starting with 100mls a day, and see how that feels for you. Somedays you might feel like you need to double the intake, and that is totally fine. You do you! But I wouldn’t drink more than 250mls a day.
If you’re new to Kefir, the Recommended Daily servings when starting out are:
Adults and teenagers: 100mls
Under 12: 50mls
Under 2: 1-2 tablespoons
Do you sell it in a smaller bottle?
Kefir is something I want to drink every day for optimal gut function. So having a litre of Kefir in the fridge helps me to incorporate it into my daily routine. The commercially made kefirs available in supermarkets are usually 250mls. This would only be a two day supply! The litre bottle of Kerry Kefir works out at €1 a day for your gut health and will last 10 days. You will be more inclined to drink it if you have a supply readily available to you in the fridge.
What’s the difference between your kefir and the other kefirs on the market?
Kerry Kefir is made using live Kefir grains, as opposed to powdered cultures. This sets Kerry Kefir apart from the rest of the kefirs on the market. The grains are natural and boast a broad range of beneficial bacteria and yeast strains. See “Traditional vs Commercial Kefir” to read more.
Does kefir go off?
Because Kefir is a fermented product, technically it doesn’t “go off”. It just continues to ferment in the bottle as the weeks go on. It will get thicker and stronger tasting, but it’s still fine to drink even after 3 weeks.
Eventually, the bacteria and yeast will run out of food to eat, and they’ll die. After a month I’d advise against drinking it.
Can I give kefir to my kids?
YES!!! Please do!
Kids need good gut bacteria just as much as adults do. It’s a brilliant idea to introduce kids to fermented foods early in life. It will help them digest better and support their immune system among many other long-term benefits.
If you’re new to Kefir, the Recommended Daily servings when starting out are:
Adults and teenagers: 100mls
Under 12: 50mls
Under 2: 1-2 tablespoons
These amounts can be slowly increased over time, if needed.
Should I take kefir if I’m taking an antibiotic?
Absolutely! Antibiotics are great for killing the bad bacteria that’s making us sick. But they usually don’t differentiate between our good bugs and bad bugs.
Taking a good quality probiotic is always recommended when taking antibiotics. Natural yoghurt can have up to 5 strains of beneficial bacteria. Kefir, made using kefir grains, can have up to 30 strains of beneficial bacteria. So it contains a broader range of living cultures than most probiotic capsules.
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