Guest guest Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Lynda, I wonder if you would have the same reaction if you used raw milk? The good bacteria take over all the other bacteria, so you may not have a drastic reaction to it. I guess some people just cannot tolerate dairy products in any form though. How about a different fermented food? Have you tried raw sauerkraut? That also contains all the beneficial bacteria. Patty Re: Kefir and blood sugar Patty,I have been doing kefir with organic milk and my allergies are really going badly, ears plugged up and congested. I think my diary allergy will keep me from doing this.Does someone need some kefir grains? I have about 4 starts I can send.LyndaAt 12:08 PM 12/27/2006, you wrote:>Hi ladies,>I wanted to share some encouraging news with you >about kefir. Some of you know that I have been >drinking it (my homemade version with real >grains and raw milk) for several months, and >have shared my wildly growing grains with my >family and a few others. My mother, who suffers >from some as yet unnamed autoimmune disease >after having knee replacement surgery, as well >as digestive upsets, started it and immediately >began feeling a sense of calm and peace and >wellbeing in her life. It was definitely >beneficial to her. My dad was a little harder >to convince, but he finally started it too. My >dad has diabetes and digestive issues as well.>>The good news that I wanted to share is that >since my dad has started the kefir, his need for >insulin has dropped dramatically. At first he >was not willing to credit the kefir with his >lowered insulin needs, but since there is >nothing else in his life that has changed, and >this lower insulin requirement has continued >unexplained, there is no other explanation than >the kefir. When I sent him an article regarding >probiotics and their protective effect against >diabetes, he was surprised and was able to >finally realize the benefits the kefir was >providing him. He is now one of the most vocal >supporters of it. Both he and my mother are >sharing kefir testimonies with lots of their friends.>>Just wanted to share that! If you have >diabetes, if it runs in your family, or if you >have been struggling with high blood sugar since >implants, please consider getting some kefir >grains and begin consuming homemade kefir on a >regular basis. I believe you will be grateful >for the benefits you will experience. At least >check into it! This is one article that I found >about a probiotic dietary staple.>><http://www.nutraing redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- probiotic- diabetics>http://www.nutraing redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- probiotic- diabetics>Patty>>___________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___>Do You ?>Tired of spam? has the best spam protection around>http://mail. > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 -Patty, Thank you, My blood sugar just keeps rising, I just had it checked. I am usually in the 90's which is high now I am 102. I am losing weight though, I was also concerned that I had a lack of oxygen in the bllod my co2 was very low. I am going to try the Kefir!!! Thanks, Terri P -- In , Tricia Trish <glory2glory1401@...> wrote: > > Hi ladies, > I wanted to share some encouraging news with you about kefir. Some of you know that I have been drinking it (my homemade version with real grains and raw milk) for several months, and have shared my wildly growing grains with my family and a few others. My mother, who suffers from some as yet unnamed autoimmune disease after having knee replacement surgery, as well as digestive upsets, started it and immediately began feeling a sense of calm and peace and wellbeing in her life. It was definitely beneficial to her. My dad was a little harder to convince, but he finally started it too. My dad has diabetes and digestive issues as well. > > The good news that I wanted to share is that since my dad has started the kefir, his need for insulin has dropped dramatically. At first he was not willing to credit the kefir with his lowered insulin needs, but since there is nothing else in his life that has changed, and this lower insulin requirement has continued unexplained, there is no other explanation than the kefir. When I sent him an article regarding probiotics and their protective effect against diabetes, he was surprised and was able to finally realize the benefits the kefir was providing him. He is now one of the most vocal supporters of it. Both he and my mother are sharing kefir testimonies with lots of their friends. > > Just wanted to share that! If you have diabetes, if it runs in your family, or if you have been struggling with high blood sugar since implants, please consider getting some kefir grains and begin consuming homemade kefir on a regular basis. I believe you will be grateful for the benefits you will experience. At least check into it! This is one article that I found about a probiotic dietary staple. > > http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=71862-dahi- probiotic-diabetics > Patty > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Lynda, I have to drink Lactaid instead of milk all of a sudden, even my 9 year old can't tolerate milk, she was breast fed with implants by the way. I want to try the Kefir but does it cause the same problems as milk for those who have problems? Terri P > > >Hi ladies, > >I wanted to share some encouraging news with you > >about kefir. Some of you know that I have been > >drinking it (my homemade version with real > >grains and raw milk) for several months, and > >have shared my wildly growing grains with my > >family and a few others. My mother, who suffers > >from some as yet unnamed autoimmune disease > >after having knee replacement surgery, as well > >as digestive upsets, started it and immediately > >began feeling a sense of calm and peace and > >wellbeing in her life. It was definitely > >beneficial to her. My dad was a little harder > >to convince, but he finally started it too. My > >dad has diabetes and digestive issues as well. > > > >The good news that I wanted to share is that > >since my dad has started the kefir, his need for > >insulin has dropped dramatically. At first he > >was not willing to credit the kefir with his > >lowered insulin needs, but since there is > >nothing else in his life that has changed, and > >this lower insulin requirement has continued > >unexplained, there is no other explanation than > >the kefir. When I sent him an article regarding > >probiotics and their protective effect against > >diabetes, he was surprised and was able to > >finally realize the benefits the kefir was > >providing him. He is now one of the most vocal > >supporters of it. Both he and my mother are > >sharing kefir testimonies with lots of their friends. > > > >Just wanted to share that! If you have > >diabetes, if it runs in your family, or if you > >have been struggling with high blood sugar since > >implants, please consider getting some kefir > >grains and begin consuming homemade kefir on a > >regular basis. I believe you will be grateful > >for the benefits you will experience. At least > >check into it! This is one article that I found > >about a probiotic dietary staple. > > > ><http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=71862-dahi- probiotic-diabetics>http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp? n=71862-dahi-probiotic-diabetics > >Patty > > > >__________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Patty, I have been doing kefir with organic milk and my allergies are really going badly, ears plugged up and congested. I think my diary allergy will keep me from doing this. Does someone need some kefir grains? I have about 4 starts I can send. Lynda At 12:08 PM 12/27/2006, you wrote: >Hi ladies, >I wanted to share some encouraging news with you >about kefir. Some of you know that I have been >drinking it (my homemade version with real >grains and raw milk) for several months, and >have shared my wildly growing grains with my >family and a few others. My mother, who suffers >from some as yet unnamed autoimmune disease >after having knee replacement surgery, as well >as digestive upsets, started it and immediately >began feeling a sense of calm and peace and >wellbeing in her life. It was definitely >beneficial to her. My dad was a little harder >to convince, but he finally started it too. My >dad has diabetes and digestive issues as well. > >The good news that I wanted to share is that >since my dad has started the kefir, his need for >insulin has dropped dramatically. At first he >was not willing to credit the kefir with his >lowered insulin needs, but since there is >nothing else in his life that has changed, and >this lower insulin requirement has continued >unexplained, there is no other explanation than >the kefir. When I sent him an article regarding >probiotics and their protective effect against >diabetes, he was surprised and was able to >finally realize the benefits the kefir was >providing him. He is now one of the most vocal >supporters of it. Both he and my mother are >sharing kefir testimonies with lots of their friends. > >Just wanted to share that! If you have >diabetes, if it runs in your family, or if you >have been struggling with high blood sugar since >implants, please consider getting some kefir >grains and begin consuming homemade kefir on a >regular basis. I believe you will be grateful >for the benefits you will experience. At least >check into it! This is one article that I found >about a probiotic dietary staple. > ><http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=71862-dahi-probiotic-diabeti\ cs>http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=71862-dahi-probiotic-diabet\ ics >Patty > >__________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Raw milk has made me throw up for years and years. Lynda At 02:22 PM 12/27/2006, you wrote: >Lynda, >I wonder if you would have the same reaction if >you used raw milk? The good bacteria take over >all the other bacteria, so you may not have a >drastic reaction to it. I guess some people >just cannot tolerate dairy products in any form >though. How about a different fermented food? >Have you tried raw sauerkraut? That also contains all the beneficial bacteria. >Patty > > Re: Kefir and blood sugar > >Patty, > >I have been doing kefir with organic milk and my >allergies are really going badly, ears plugged up >and congested. I think my diary allergy will keep me from doing this. > >Does someone need some kefir grains? I have about 4 starts I can send. > >Lynda > >At 12:08 PM 12/27/2006, you wrote: > > >Hi ladies, > >I wanted to share some encouraging news with you > >about kefir. Some of you know that I have been > >drinking it (my homemade version with real > >grains and raw milk) for several months, and > >have shared my wildly growing grains with my > >family and a few others. My mother, who suffers > >from some as yet unnamed autoimmune disease > >after having knee replacement surgery, as well > >as digestive upsets, started it and immediately > >began feeling a sense of calm and peace and > >wellbeing in her life. It was definitely > >beneficial to her. My dad was a little harder > >to convince, but he finally started it too. My > >dad has diabetes and digestive issues as well. > > > >The good news that I wanted to share is that > >since my dad has started the kefir, his need for > >insulin has dropped dramatically. At first he > >was not willing to credit the kefir with his > >lowered insulin needs, but since there is > >nothing else in his life that has changed, and > >this lower insulin requirement has continued > >unexplained, there is no other explanation than > >the kefir. When I sent him an article regarding > >probiotics and their protective effect against > >diabetes, he was surprised and was able to > >finally realize the benefits the kefir was > >providing him. He is now one of the most vocal > >supporters of it. Both he and my mother are > >sharing kefir testimonies with lots of their friends. > > > >Just wanted to share that! If you have > >diabetes, if it runs in your family, or if you > >have been struggling with high blood sugar since > >implants, please consider getting some kefir > >grains and begin consuming homemade kefir on a > >regular basis. I believe you will be grateful > >for the benefits you will experience. At least > >check into it! This is one article that I found > >about a probiotic dietary staple. > > > ><<http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.a > sp?n=71862-dahi-probiotic-diabetics>http://www.nutraing > redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- > probiotic- diabetics>http://www.nutraing > redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- probiotic- diabetics > >Patty > > > >___________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Vinegar has been a problem for me for many years, and sauerkraut is one of the things I have hated since childhood. Any other products? I cannot eat soy. Peppers are one of my worst allergens. I hate that I cannot eat some of this stuff. Lynda At 02:22 PM 12/27/2006, you wrote: >Lynda, >I wonder if you would have the same reaction if >you used raw milk? The good bacteria take over >all the other bacteria, so you may not have a >drastic reaction to it. I guess some people >just cannot tolerate dairy products in any form >though. How about a different fermented food? >Have you tried raw sauerkraut? That also contains all the beneficial bacteria. >Patty > > Re: Kefir and blood sugar > >Patty, > >I have been doing kefir with organic milk and my >allergies are really going badly, ears plugged up >and congested. I think my diary allergy will keep me from doing this. > >Does someone need some kefir grains? I have about 4 starts I can send. > >Lynda > >At 12:08 PM 12/27/2006, you wrote: > > >Hi ladies, > >I wanted to share some encouraging news with you > >about kefir. Some of you know that I have been > >drinking it (my homemade version with real > >grains and raw milk) for several months, and > >have shared my wildly growing grains with my > >family and a few others. My mother, who suffers > >from some as yet unnamed autoimmune disease > >after having knee replacement surgery, as well > >as digestive upsets, started it and immediately > >began feeling a sense of calm and peace and > >wellbeing in her life. It was definitely > >beneficial to her. My dad was a little harder > >to convince, but he finally started it too. My > >dad has diabetes and digestive issues as well. > > > >The good news that I wanted to share is that > >since my dad has started the kefir, his need for > >insulin has dropped dramatically. At first he > >was not willing to credit the kefir with his > >lowered insulin needs, but since there is > >nothing else in his life that has changed, and > >this lower insulin requirement has continued > >unexplained, there is no other explanation than > >the kefir. When I sent him an article regarding > >probiotics and their protective effect against > >diabetes, he was surprised and was able to > >finally realize the benefits the kefir was > >providing him. He is now one of the most vocal > >supporters of it. Both he and my mother are > >sharing kefir testimonies with lots of their friends. > > > >Just wanted to share that! If you have > >diabetes, if it runs in your family, or if you > >have been struggling with high blood sugar since > >implants, please consider getting some kefir > >grains and begin consuming homemade kefir on a > >regular basis. I believe you will be grateful > >for the benefits you will experience. At least > >check into it! This is one article that I found > >about a probiotic dietary staple. > > > ><<http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.a > sp?n=71862-dahi-probiotic-diabetics>http://www.nutraing > redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- > probiotic- diabetics>http://www.nutraing > redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- probiotic- diabetics > >Patty > > > >___________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Lynda, You can make other kinds of kefir, with other milks. I am quite certain you can use almond or rice milk. You might want to check some of the kefir groups or Dom's kefir site to see if there are any special instructions for making kefir with other milks. http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html#alternativekefir Raw sauerkraut has no vinegar in it, nor do cultured fermented vegetables, so you shouldn't have any trouble with them. You can also try making coconut water kefir. Here's a great link on it: http://bodyecology.com/coconutkefir.php The Body Ecology site by Donna Gates is a great one for healthy eating ideas. She highly recommends fermented foods in a healthy diet. Look the site over. Great info! Good luck and let me know what you try! Patty Re: Kefir and blood sugar>>Patty,>>I have been doing kefir with organic milk and my>allergies are really going badly, ears plugged up>and congested. I think my diary allergy will keep me from doing this.>>Does someone need some kefir grains? I have about 4 starts I can send.>>Lynda>>At 12:08 PM 12/27/2006, you wrote:>> >Hi ladies,> >I wanted to share some encouraging news with you> >about kefir. Some of you know that I have been> >drinking it (my homemade version with real> >grains and raw milk) for several months, and> >have shared my wildly growing grains with my> >family and a few others. My mother, who suffers> >from some as yet unnamed autoimmune disease> >after having knee replacement surgery, as well> >as digestive upsets, started it and immediately> >began feeling a sense of calm and peace and> >wellbeing in her life. It was definitely> >beneficial to her. My dad was a little harder> >to convince, but he finally started it too. My> >dad has diabetes and digestive issues as well.> >> >The good news that I wanted to share is that> >since my dad has started the kefir, his need for> >insulin has dropped dramatically. At first he> >was not willing to credit the kefir with his> >lowered insulin needs, but since there is> >nothing else in his life that has changed, and> >this lower insulin requirement has continued> >unexplained, there is no other explanation than> >the kefir. When I sent him an article regarding> >probiotics and their protective effect against> >diabetes, he was surprised and was able to> >finally realize the benefits the kefir was> >providing him. He is now one of the most vocal> >supporters of it. Both he and my mother are> >sharing kefir testimonies with lots of their friends.> >> >Just wanted to share that! If you have> >diabetes, if it runs in your family, or if you> >have been struggling with high blood sugar since> >implants, please consider getting some kefir> >grains and begin consuming homemade kefir on a> >regular basis. I believe you will be grateful> >for the benefits you will experience. At least> >check into it! This is one article that I found> >about a probiotic dietary staple.> >> ><<http://www.nutraing redients- usa.com/news/ ng.a > sp?n=71862-dahi- probiotic- diabetics>http://www.nutraing > redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- > probiotic- diabetics>http://www.nutraing > redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- probiotic- diabetics> >Patty> >> >___________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Hi Terri! It's not supposed to, according to the information I've read, but only the individual can say for sure! Check out other ways of using kefir: http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html#alternativekefir Patty Re: Kefir and blood sugar Lynda,I have to drink Lactaid instead of milk all of a sudden, even my 9 year old can't tolerate milk, she was breast fed with implants by the way. I want to try the Kefir but does it cause the same problems as milk for those who have problems?Terri P> > >Hi ladies,> >I wanted to share some encouraging news with you > >about kefir. Some of you know that I have been > >drinking it (my homemade version with real > >grains and raw milk) for several months, and > >have shared my wildly growing grains with my > >family and a few others. My mother, who suffers > >from some as yet unnamed autoimmune disease > >after having knee replacement surgery, as well > >as digestive upsets, started it and immediately > >began feeling a sense of calm and peace and > >wellbeing in her life. It was definitely > >beneficial to her. My dad was a little harder > >to convince, but he finally started it too. My > >dad has diabetes and digestive issues as well.> >> >The good news that I wanted to share is that > >since my dad has started the kefir, his need for > >insulin has dropped dramatically. At first he > >was not willing to credit the kefir with his > >lowered insulin needs, but since there is > >nothing else in his life that has changed, and > >this lower insulin requirement has continued > >unexplained, there is no other explanation than > >the kefir. When I sent him an article regarding > >probiotics and their protective effect against > >diabetes, he was surprised and was able to > >finally realize the benefits the kefir was > >providing him. He is now one of the most vocal > >supporters of it. Both he and my mother are > >sharing kefir testimonies with lots of their friends.> >> >Just wanted to share that! If you have > >diabetes, if it runs in your family, or if you > >have been struggling with high blood sugar since > >implants, please consider getting some kefir > >grains and begin consuming homemade kefir on a > >regular basis. I believe you will be grateful > >for the benefits you will experience. At least > >check into it! This is one article that I found > >about a probiotic dietary staple.> >> ><http://www.nutraing redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi-probiotic-diabetics >http://www.nutraing redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n=71862-dahi- probiotic- diabetics> >Patty> >> >___________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Hi Lynda, I don't know, maybe it is! I just checked another site about kefir's alcohol content, and this is what it says: http://www.kefir.biz/ferm.htm Kefir, an alcoholic beverage? Depending on the fermentation process, fermentation temperature, time and type of culture used, the alcohol content of Kefir will vary from 0.06 % (Marshall 1984), up to a maximum of 3% alcohol. The average alcohol content in home brewing is around 0.5% with a loose lid and 1% in an airtight jar. Shaking the fermentation container during the fermentation time also results in higher alcohol content. So sorry, Lynda! How do you do with other fermented products? I wonder if there is a way you can overcome your allergy? Patty Re: Kefir and blood sugar> >> >Patty,> >> >I have been doing kefir with organic milk and my> >allergies are really going badly, ears plugged up> >and congested. I think my diary allergy will keep me from doing this.> >> >Does someone need some kefir grains? I have about 4 starts I can send.> >> >Lynda> >> >At 12:08 PM 12/27/2006, you wrote:> >> > >Hi ladies,> > >I wanted to share some encouraging news with you> > >about kefir. Some of you know that I have been> > >drinking it (my homemade version with real> > >grains and raw milk) for several months, and> > >have shared my wildly growing grains with my> > >family and a few others. My mother, who suffers> > >from some as yet unnamed autoimmune disease> > >after having knee replacement surgery, as well> > >as digestive upsets, started it and immediately> > >began feeling a sense of calm and peace and> > >wellbeing in her life. It was definitely> > >beneficial to her. My dad was a little harder> > >to convince, but he finally started it too. My> > >dad has diabetes and digestive issues as well.> > >> > >The good news that I wanted to share is that> > >since my dad has started the kefir, his need for> > >insulin has dropped dramatically. At first he> > >was not willing to credit the kefir with his> > >lowered insulin needs, but since there is> > >nothing else in his life that has changed, and> > >this lower insulin requirement has continued> > >unexplained, there is no other explanation than> > >the kefir. When I sent him an article regarding> > >probiotics and their protective effect against> > >diabetes, he was surprised and was able to> > >finally realize the benefits the kefir was> > >providing him. He is now one of the most vocal> > >supporters of it. Both he and my mother are> > >sharing kefir testimonies with lots of their friends.> > >> > >Just wanted to share that! If you have> > >diabetes, if it runs in your family, or if you> > >have been struggling with high blood sugar since> > >implants, please consider getting some kefir> > >grains and begin consuming homemade kefir on a> > >regular basis. I believe you will be grateful> > >for the benefits you will experience. At least> > >check into it! This is one article that I found> > >about a probiotic dietary staple.> > >> > ><<<http://www.nutraing redients- usa.com/news/ ng.a>http://www.nutra > ing redients- usa.com/news/ ng.a> > sp?n=71862-dahi- probiotic- > diabetics><http://www.nutraing />http://www.nutraing> > redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi-> > probiotic- diabetics><http://www.nutraing />http://www.nutraing> > redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- probiotic- diabetics> > >Patty> > >> > >___________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Terri, Lactaid does not help, it is the cassein that gets me, not the lactose, I guess Lynda At 01:36 PM 12/28/2006, you wrote: >Lynda, >I have to drink Lactaid instead of milk all of a sudden, even my 9 >year old can't tolerate milk, she was breast fed with implants by the >way. I want to try the Kefir but does it cause the same problems as >milk for those who have problems? >Terri P > > > > > > >Hi ladies, > > >I wanted to share some encouraging news with you > > >about kefir. Some of you know that I have been > > >drinking it (my homemade version with real > > >grains and raw milk) for several months, and > > >have shared my wildly growing grains with my > > >family and a few others. My mother, who suffers > > >from some as yet unnamed autoimmune disease > > >after having knee replacement surgery, as well > > >as digestive upsets, started it and immediately > > >began feeling a sense of calm and peace and > > >wellbeing in her life. It was definitely > > >beneficial to her. My dad was a little harder > > >to convince, but he finally started it too. My > > >dad has diabetes and digestive issues as well. > > > > > >The good news that I wanted to share is that > > >since my dad has started the kefir, his need for > > >insulin has dropped dramatically. At first he > > >was not willing to credit the kefir with his > > >lowered insulin needs, but since there is > > >nothing else in his life that has changed, and > > >this lower insulin requirement has continued > > >unexplained, there is no other explanation than > > >the kefir. When I sent him an article regarding > > >probiotics and their protective effect against > > >diabetes, he was surprised and was able to > > >finally realize the benefits the kefir was > > >providing him. He is now one of the most vocal > > >supporters of it. Both he and my mother are > > >sharing kefir testimonies with lots of their friends. > > > > > >Just wanted to share that! If you have > > >diabetes, if it runs in your family, or if you > > >have been struggling with high blood sugar since > > >implants, please consider getting some kefir > > >grains and begin consuming homemade kefir on a > > >regular basis. I believe you will be grateful > > >for the benefits you will experience. At least > > >check into it! This is one article that I found > > >about a probiotic dietary staple. > > > > > ><<http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=71862-dahi->h > ttp://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=71862-dahi- >probiotic-diabetics><http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?>http://ww\ w.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp? >n=71862-dahi-probiotic-diabetics > > >Patty > > > > > >__________________________________________________ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Patty, Now there is an idea, I have rice milk. I will check it out. Lynda At 06:27 PM 12/28/2006, you wrote: >Lynda, >You can make other kinds of kefir, with other milks. I am quite >certain you can use almond or rice milk. You might want to check >some of the kefir groups or Dom's kefir site to see if there >are any special instructions for making kefir with other milks. > ><http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html#alternativekefir>http://users.\ chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html#alternativekefir > >Raw sauerkraut has no vinegar in it, nor do cultured fermented >vegetables, so you shouldn't have any trouble with them. > >You can also try making coconut water kefir. Here's a great link on it: > ><http://bodyecology.com/coconutkefir.php>http://bodyecology.com/coconutkefir.ph\ p > >The Body Ecology site by Donna Gates is a great one for healthy >eating ideas. She highly recommends fermented foods in a healthy diet. >Look the site over. Great info! >Good luck and let me know what you try! >Patty > > > > > Re: Kefir and blood sugar > > > >Patty, > > > >I have been doing kefir with organic milk and my > >allergies are really going badly, ears plugged up > >and congested. I think my diary allergy will keep me from doing this. > > > >Does someone need some kefir grains? I have about 4 starts I can send. > > > >Lynda > > > >At 12:08 PM 12/27/2006, you wrote: > > > > >Hi ladies, > > >I wanted to share some encouraging news with you > > >about kefir. Some of you know that I have been > > >drinking it (my homemade version with real > > >grains and raw milk) for several months, and > > >have shared my wildly growing grains with my > > >family and a few others. My mother, who suffers > > >from some as yet unnamed autoimmune disease > > >after having knee replacement surgery, as well > > >as digestive upsets, started it and immediately > > >began feeling a sense of calm and peace and > > >wellbeing in her life. It was definitely > > >beneficial to her. My dad was a little harder > > >to convince, but he finally started it too. My > > >dad has diabetes and digestive issues as well. > > > > > >The good news that I wanted to share is that > > >since my dad has started the kefir, his need for > > >insulin has dropped dramatically. At first he > > >was not willing to credit the kefir with his > > >lowered insulin needs, but since there is > > >nothing else in his life that has changed, and > > >this lower insulin requirement has continued > > >unexplained, there is no other explanation than > > >the kefir. When I sent him an article regarding > > >probiotics and their protective effect against > > >diabetes, he was surprised and was able to > > >finally realize the benefits the kefir was > > >providing him. He is now one of the most vocal > > >supporters of it. Both he and my mother are > > >sharing kefir testimonies with lots of their friends. > > > > > >Just wanted to share that! If you have > > >diabetes, if it runs in your family, or if you > > >have been struggling with high blood sugar since > > >implants, please consider getting some kefir > > >grains and begin consuming homemade kefir on a > > >regular basis. I believe you will be grateful > > >for the benefits you will experience. At least > > >check into it! This is one article that I found > > >about a probiotic dietary staple. > > > > > ><<<http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.a>http://www.nutra > ing redients- usa.com/news/ ng.a > > sp?n=71862-dahi- probiotic- > diabetics><http://www.nutraing/>http://www.nutraing > > redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- > > probiotic- diabetics><http://www.nutraing/>http://www.nutraing > > redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- probiotic- diabetics > > >Patty > > > > > >___________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Patty, This site talks about the alcohol content of kefir. I am allergic to alcohol. Maybe that is the problem with me drinking kefir???? Lynda At 06:27 PM 12/28/2006, you wrote: >Lynda, >You can make other kinds of kefir, with other milks. I am quite >certain you can use almond or rice milk. You might want to check >some of the kefir groups or Dom's kefir site to see if there >are any special instructions for making kefir with other milks. > ><http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html#alternativekefir>http://users.\ chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html#alternativekefir > >Raw sauerkraut has no vinegar in it, nor do cultured fermented >vegetables, so you shouldn't have any trouble with them. > >You can also try making coconut water kefir. Here's a great link on it: > ><http://bodyecology.com/coconutkefir.php>http://bodyecology.com/coconutkefir.ph\ p > >The Body Ecology site by Donna Gates is a great one for healthy >eating ideas. She highly recommends fermented foods in a healthy diet. >Look the site over. Great info! >Good luck and let me know what you try! >Patty > > > > > Re: Kefir and blood sugar > > > >Patty, > > > >I have been doing kefir with organic milk and my > >allergies are really going badly, ears plugged up > >and congested. I think my diary allergy will keep me from doing this. > > > >Does someone need some kefir grains? I have about 4 starts I can send. > > > >Lynda > > > >At 12:08 PM 12/27/2006, you wrote: > > > > >Hi ladies, > > >I wanted to share some encouraging news with you > > >about kefir. Some of you know that I have been > > >drinking it (my homemade version with real > > >grains and raw milk) for several months, and > > >have shared my wildly growing grains with my > > >family and a few others. My mother, who suffers > > >from some as yet unnamed autoimmune disease > > >after having knee replacement surgery, as well > > >as digestive upsets, started it and immediately > > >began feeling a sense of calm and peace and > > >wellbeing in her life. It was definitely > > >beneficial to her. My dad was a little harder > > >to convince, but he finally started it too. My > > >dad has diabetes and digestive issues as well. > > > > > >The good news that I wanted to share is that > > >since my dad has started the kefir, his need for > > >insulin has dropped dramatically. At first he > > >was not willing to credit the kefir with his > > >lowered insulin needs, but since there is > > >nothing else in his life that has changed, and > > >this lower insulin requirement has continued > > >unexplained, there is no other explanation than > > >the kefir. When I sent him an article regarding > > >probiotics and their protective effect against > > >diabetes, he was surprised and was able to > > >finally realize the benefits the kefir was > > >providing him. He is now one of the most vocal > > >supporters of it. Both he and my mother are > > >sharing kefir testimonies with lots of their friends. > > > > > >Just wanted to share that! If you have > > >diabetes, if it runs in your family, or if you > > >have been struggling with high blood sugar since > > >implants, please consider getting some kefir > > >grains and begin consuming homemade kefir on a > > >regular basis. I believe you will be grateful > > >for the benefits you will experience. At least > > >check into it! This is one article that I found > > >about a probiotic dietary staple. > > > > > ><<<http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.a>http://www.nutra > ing redients- usa.com/news/ ng.a > > sp?n=71862-dahi- probiotic- > diabetics><http://www.nutraing/>http://www.nutraing > > redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- > > probiotic- diabetics><http://www.nutraing/>http://www.nutraing > > redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- probiotic- diabetics > > >Patty > > > > > >___________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 I can eat yogurt. Cottage cheese gives me some trouble. I avoid most fermented foods. Lynda At 10:08 PM 12/28/2006, you wrote: >Hi Lynda, >I don't know, maybe it is! >I just checked another site about kefir's alcohol content, and this >is what it says: ><http://www.kefir.biz/ferm.htm>http://www.kefir.biz/ferm.htm > >Kefir, an alcoholic beverage? > >Depending on the fermentation process, fermentation temperature, >time and type of culture used, the alcohol content of Kefir will >vary from 0.06 % (Marshall 1984), up to a maximum of 3% alcohol. The >average alcohol content in home brewing is around 0.5% with a loose >lid and 1% in an airtight jar. Shaking the fermentation container >during the fermentation time also results in higher alcohol content. > > > >So sorry, Lynda! How do you do with other fermented products? I >wonder if there is a way you can overcome your allergy? > >Patty > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Re: Kefir and blood sugar > > > > > >Patty, > > > > > >I have been doing kefir with organic milk and my > > >allergies are really going badly, ears plugged up > > >and congested. I think my diary allergy will keep me from doing this. > > > > > >Does someone need some kefir grains? I have about 4 starts I can send. > > > > > >Lynda > > > > > >At 12:08 PM 12/27/2006, you wrote: > > > > > > >Hi ladies, > > > >I wanted to share some encouraging news with you > > > >about kefir. Some of you know that I have been > > > >drinking it (my homemade version with real > > > >grains and raw milk) for several months, and > > > >have shared my wildly growing grains with my > > > >family and a few others. My mother, who suffers > > > >from some as yet unnamed autoimmune disease > > > >after having knee replacement surgery, as well > > > >as digestive upsets, started it and immediately > > > >began feeling a sense of calm and peace and > > > >wellbeing in her life. It was definitely > > > >beneficial to her. My dad was a little harder > > > >to convince, but he finally started it too. My > > > >dad has diabetes and digestive issues as well. > > > > > > > >The good news that I wanted to share is that > > > >since my dad has started the kefir, his need for > > > >insulin has dropped dramatically. At first he > > > >was not willing to credit the kefir with his > > > >lowered insulin needs, but since there is > > > >nothing else in his life that has changed, and > > > >this lower insulin requirement has continued > > > >unexplained, there is no other explanation than > > > >the kefir. When I sent him an article regarding > > > >probiotics and their protective effect against > > > >diabetes, he was surprised and was able to > > > >finally realize the benefits the kefir was > > > >providing him. He is now one of the most vocal > > > >supporters of it. Both he and my mother are > > > >sharing kefir testimonies with lots of their friends. > > > > > > > >Just wanted to share that! If you have > > > >diabetes, if it runs in your family, or if you > > > >have been struggling with high blood sugar since > > > >implants, please consider getting some kefir > > > >grains and begin consuming homemade kefir on a > > > >regular basis. I believe you will be grateful > > > >for the benefits you will experience. At least > > > >check into it! This is one article that I found > > > >about a probiotic dietary staple. > > > > > > > ><<<<http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.a>http://www.nu > traing redients- usa.com/news/ ng.a>http://www.nutra > > ing redients- usa.com/news/ ng.a > > > sp?n=71862-dahi- probiotic- > > diabetics><<http://www.nutraing/>http://www.nutraing />http://www.nutraing > > > redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- > > > probiotic- diabetics><<http://www.nutraing/>http://www.nutraing > />http://www.nutraing > > > redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- probiotic- diabetics > > > >Patty > > > > > > > >___________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 I have a supply of kefir grains, know someone who wants them? Lynda At 11:19 PM 12/29/2006, you wrote: >I can eat yogurt. > >Cottage cheese gives me some trouble. > >I avoid most fermented foods. > >Lynda > >At 10:08 PM 12/28/2006, you wrote: > > >Hi Lynda, > >I don't know, maybe it is! > >I just checked another site about kefir's alcohol content, and this > >is what it says: > ><<http://www.kefir.biz/ferm.htm>http://www.kefir.biz/ferm.htm>http: > //www.kefir.biz/ferm.htm > > > >Kefir, an alcoholic beverage? > > > >Depending on the fermentation process, fermentation temperature, > >time and type of culture used, the alcohol content of Kefir will > >vary from 0.06 % (Marshall 1984), up to a maximum of 3% alcohol. The > >average alcohol content in home brewing is around 0.5% with a loose > >lid and 1% in an airtight jar. Shaking the fermentation container > >during the fermentation time also results in higher alcohol content. > > > > > > > >So sorry, Lynda! How do you do with other fermented products? I > >wonder if there is a way you can overcome your allergy? > > > >Patty > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Re: Kefir and blood sugar > > > > > > > >Patty, > > > > > > > >I have been doing kefir with organic milk and my > > > >allergies are really going badly, ears plugged up > > > >and congested. I think my diary allergy will keep me from doing this. > > > > > > > >Does someone need some kefir grains? I have about 4 starts I can send. > > > > > > > >Lynda > > > > > > > >At 12:08 PM 12/27/2006, you wrote: > > > > > > > > >Hi ladies, > > > > >I wanted to share some encouraging news with you > > > > >about kefir. Some of you know that I have been > > > > >drinking it (my homemade version with real > > > > >grains and raw milk) for several months, and > > > > >have shared my wildly growing grains with my > > > > >family and a few others. My mother, who suffers > > > > >from some as yet unnamed autoimmune disease > > > > >after having knee replacement surgery, as well > > > > >as digestive upsets, started it and immediately > > > > >began feeling a sense of calm and peace and > > > > >wellbeing in her life. It was definitely > > > > >beneficial to her. My dad was a little harder > > > > >to convince, but he finally started it too. My > > > > >dad has diabetes and digestive issues as well. > > > > > > > > > >The good news that I wanted to share is that > > > > >since my dad has started the kefir, his need for > > > > >insulin has dropped dramatically. At first he > > > > >was not willing to credit the kefir with his > > > > >lowered insulin needs, but since there is > > > > >nothing else in his life that has changed, and > > > > >this lower insulin requirement has continued > > > > >unexplained, there is no other explanation than > > > > >the kefir. When I sent him an article regarding > > > > >probiotics and their protective effect against > > > > >diabetes, he was surprised and was able to > > > > >finally realize the benefits the kefir was > > > > >providing him. He is now one of the most vocal > > > > >supporters of it. Both he and my mother are > > > > >sharing kefir testimonies with lots of their friends. > > > > > > > > > >Just wanted to share that! If you have > > > > >diabetes, if it runs in your family, or if you > > > > >have been struggling with high blood sugar since > > > > >implants, please consider getting some kefir > > > > >grains and begin consuming homemade kefir on a > > > > >regular basis. I believe you will be grateful > > > > >for the benefits you will experience. At least > > > > >check into it! This is one article that I found > > > > >about a probiotic dietary staple. > > > > > > > > > ><<<<<http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.a>http://www > .nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.a>http://www.nu > > traing redients- usa.com/news/ ng.a><http://www.nutra>http://www.nutra > > > ing redients- usa.com/news/ ng.a > > > > sp?n=71862-dahi- probiotic- > > > > diabetics><<<http://www.nutraing/>http://www.nutraing/>http://www.nutraing > /><http://www.nutraing>http://www.nutraing > > > > redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- > > > > probiotic- > diabetics><<<http://www.nutraing/>http://www.nutraing/>http://www.nutraing > > /><http://www.nutraing>http://www.nutraing > > > > redients- usa.com/news/ ng.asp?n= 71862-dahi- probiotic- diabetics > > > > >Patty > > > > > > > > > >___________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___ > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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