Kefir and yogurt are both fermented foods that contain beneficial bacteria called probiotics. Yogurt is created with cultured bacteria and kefir with kefir grains (live cultures that ferment milk ...

I now drink around 8-10 ounces of kefir a day. That said, if you’ve never had kefir before, you should start with half that amount so that your body can gradually adjust.

You can find kefir sold in many stores, and it can be made at home. Traditionally, it's found as a fermented drink made from cow's milk that looks like a thin yogurt. It can also be made from non ...

“You can get water kefir and dairy kefir,” Dr Rossi explains. “Dairy kefir is made with milk and contains lactose, unlike water kefir which is made with sugary water. Generally speaking, homemade ...

Kefir is a fermented drink made with milk or water and kefir grains. Its consistency and flavor are similar to yogurt drinks, but kefir has more probiotics and good bacteria. Several studies show ...

For several years now, foods that are said to promote gut health have been wildly popular. You see probiotic-enhanced almonds, apricots, chocolate, fruit juice, snack bars, soft drinks, and more ...

I find kefir to be very similar to yogurt but with a more distinctive tart flavor. While I could happily drink a standard kefir drink, it comes in a variety of flavors and can be found in both ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. For several years now, foods that are said to promote gut health have been wildly popular. You see probiotic ...

Yogurt makes smoothies creamy, but its density thickens your drink — so much so that it often won't work with a straw. For a smoother smoothie, use kefir. What is Kefir? Like yogurt, it's a ...