About Kefir
Kefir Açaí Bowl
Breakfast RecipeKefir Acai BowlA thick and creamy açaí bowl made with Kerry Kefir and frozen berries< Return to RecipesRecipe by Grace Russell Coaching A creamy kefir açaí bowl with frozen berries, crunchy granola, seeds, fresh fruit and local Irish honey – a...
Has My Kefir Gone Off? Understanding Natural Separation and the fizziness/explosion
Have you ever reached for a bottle of Kerry Kefir in the supermarket fridge, only to notice it's separated into two layers? Perhaps you've even picked it up... looked at the clear liquid and white curds... and chosen a different bottle instead. If so, you're not...
Kefir Overnight Oats
Breakfast RecipeKefir Overnight OatsA simple, make-ahead breakfast packed with gut-friendly bacteria and fibre.< Return to RecipesRecipe by Grace Russell Coaching Wake up to a nourishing breakfast that's ready when you are. These Kefir Overnight Oats combine the...
Why “Healthy” Foods Don’t Suit Everyone
We often hear the same message when it comes to food: Eat more whole foods. Add fermented foods. Increase fibre. Focus on gut health. And for many people, these changes can feel positive. But not always. Sometimes foods that are widely considered "healthy" don't feel...
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
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The Rise of “Food as Medicine” – What’s Real, What’s Marketing?
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Wheaten Bread
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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...
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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