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"Hertzler and Clancy [93] investigated the effect of kefir ingestion on lactose maldigestion and intolerance symptoms in a group of lactose maldigesters. The kefir used in the study contained Streptococcus lactis, Lactobacillus plantarum, Streptococcus cremoris, Lactobacillus casei, Streptococcus diacetylactis, Saccharomyces florentinus, and Leuconostoc cremoris (as per label information) as the starter cultures." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Other cultured dairy products, such as kefir and koumiss, originated many centuries ago. kefir, derived from the Turkish word keif, which loosely translated means "good feeling," originated in the northern Caucasus mountains in Russia. Koumiss, a fermented alcoholic beverage prepared from milk, was known to the Scythians (7th century BC), according to the famous Greek historian, Herodotus. Today, in the same area of the world, which is now referred to as Siberia, fermented milk products are a staple in the diet." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"Traditional-style kefir has a tart, refreshing taste and is usually effervescent, owing to the presence of carbon dioxide, which is an end product of the fermentation process. Kefir contains different types of beneficial bacteria than yogurt does. Yogurt contains transient beneficial bacteria that keep the digestive system clean and provide food for the friendly bacteria that reside there. But kefir bacteria can actually colonize the intestinal tract, a feat that yogurt does not seem to accomplish." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.)

"I placed an order with some Amish for raw cottage cheese, kefir, yogurt and several flavors of cheeses. 1 was in dairy heaven! I had just gotten off a two-week juice-only diet, so I was very clean inside. My sensitivity was thus heightened. If something was bad for me, my body was going to reject it immediately. There would be no time for me to be in denial! To my chagrin, I got asthma attacks as bad as when I was a teenager. Since the phlegm layers had already been cleaned out, the toxins got to me more intensely." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Common probiotic-containing fermented milk products include lactobacillus acidophilus and kefir. Increasing garlic and onions in the diet may also be helpful due to their antimicrobial activity. They have been shown to inhibit the growth of E. coli, Proteus, Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus.'" - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"I'm also a big fan of kefir (fermented milk), goat's milk yogurt, and Greek-style yogurt. And I'm not a big fan of the no-fat kind, which contains more sugar than the regular varieties. Probiotics are also available in supplement form, in both capsule and powder. They're alive, so refrigerate them for best results. Starve the Critters: The Anti-Yeast Diet If you want to get rid of yeast, you have to starve them. And that means not giving them their favorite food: sugar. Remember, yeast thrives in a sweet, carbo-loaded environment." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Other probiotic foods, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), include kefir (fermented milk drink), tempeh (cake made of fermented, cooked soybeans), miso (fermented soybean paste), and sauerkraut. Foods considered to be prebiotic include whole grains (like barley and oatmeal), legumes, many vegetables and fruits (including onions, dark leafy greens, berries, and bananas), ground flaxseed, and foods containing inulin (including some yogurts and nondairy frozen desserts). Yogurt with active cultures helps stimulate the immune system." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Kefir improves lactose digestion and tolerance in adults with lactose maldigestion. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 103, 582-587. 94. Lin, M.-Y., Savaiano, D?and Harlander, S. (1991). Influence of nonfermented dairy products containing bacterial starter cultures on lactose maldigestion in humans. J. Dairy Sci. 74, 87-95. 95. Hove, H., N0rgaard, H., and Mortensen, P. B. (1999). Lactic acid bacteria and the human gastrointestinal tract. Eur. J. Clin. Nutr. 53, 339-350. 96. Gilliland, S. E. (1989). Acidophilus milk products: A review of potential benefits to consumers. J. Dairy Sci. 72, 2483-2494. 97." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "The response to yogurt was similar to that observed with kefir. E. Unfermented Acidophilus Milk Individuals who are lactose maldigesters may consume unfermented milk containing cultures of Lactobacillus acidophilus in an effort to consume adequate amounts of calcium and avoid intolerance symptoms [94-96]. Various strains of L. acidophilus exist; however, strain NCFM has been most extensively studied and used in commercial products." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "Yogurt, kefir, and capsules containing freeze-dried probiotic bacteria are examples of commercially available probiotics. The beneficial effects of consuming probiotics, which include improvement in lactose tolerance and a reduction in the risk and severity of diarrheal symptoms (i.e., as a side effect to antibiotics, traveler's diarrhea, or induced by rotavirus as in the case of gastroenteritis), have been observed in clinical studies." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Fermented dairy and vegetable foods such as yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut are all high in good bacteria. If you want to increase the good bacteria in your digestive system, eat those foods and, most important, eat a high-fiber diet (35 grams or more per day). Why? Because good bacteria love to eat soluble fiber. When they eat soluble fiber, they multiply. When they multiply, they can crowd out the bad bacteria and maintain the proper balance." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"The only dairy he has ever had is organic yogurt, frozen yogurt, or kefir. Another lifesaver is making baby food. Our household has a veggie mix, which is a great way to add many fruits and vegetables into every meal. Actually making up different recipes ' for Noah sparked interest for my husband and me to try some ourselves. Now the entire family makes a conscious effort to have at least seven fruits/veggies a day. Noah never had cradle cap or eczema. I used bath products that were free of irritants like propylene glycol or sodium lauryl sulfates." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"The grains resemble cauliflower. kefir, cheese and yogurt are all natural sources of probiotics. New Ways to Eat Probiotics—and Prebiotics Today, probiotics are available in all sorts of foods. The emergence of functional foods (foods with added nutrients that offer health benefits) into the marketplace has given rise to non-traditional probiotic food items. The easiest of food groups to add probiotics to is dairy products. It is not surprising that dairy products are the most popular food source of probiotics around the globe." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.) "Sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, kvass, miso, beer, wine and tamari are all foods that are made with the help of bacteria and yeast. The most common source in your diet of probiotics is likely yogurt and cheese. New probiotic-rich foods have been emerging on the market since 2000, including probiotic chocolate bars, cereals, milks and more. To date, the best way to get high dosages of probiotics into your gastrointestinal tract is through probiotic supplementation." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"He added fermented raw dairy products (yogurt and kefir) and eggs to his diet. The symptoms disappeared. In the 30-some years of his raw food experience, Nazariah came across many vegans who were suffering similar symptoms of Vitamin B|2 deficiency. Yet they would stubbornly cling to the idea of veganism because it was theoretically best, and they didn't want to violate their philosophy. In an interview with Frederic Patenaude, he addresses the issue of veganism." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Unlike yogurt, kefir also contains beneficial yeasts, such as Saccharomyces kefir and Torula kefir, which help control and eliminate destructive pathogenic yeasts in the body. eat modest amounts of these harder cheeses without suffering intestinal distress. Cheese and other dairy products are among the foods most commonly associated with allergic reactions, particularly in children. Aged cheeses are also associated with tension and migraine headaches. Yogurt Once eaten only by certain populations, yogurt is now an established fermented dairy product." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.)

"K KEFIR See Yogurt fr kefir. kefir CHEESE See Yogurt & kefir. KETCHUP Pesticide residues; sucrose. SAFE ALTERNATTVES Brand Name/Mai/ Order Honey-sweetened ketchup is sold in natural-foods stores. It may be called "imitation ketchup" or be spelled a different way, because federal standards of identity require that ketchup contain a sucrose sweetener. (Despite this, some products not containing a sucrose sweetener still label themselves ketchups.) A Walnut Acres Ketchup (Walnut Acres). Kennedy's Natural Foods. Walnut Aaes." - Debra Lynn Dadd, Nontoxic & Natural: how to avoid dangerous everyday products and buy or make safe ones (Get the book.)

"Unlike yogurt, kefir also contains beneficial yeasts, such as Saccharomyces kefir and Torula kefir, which help control and eliminate destructive pathogenic yeasts in the body. eat modest amounts of these harder cheeses without suffering intestinal distress. Cheese and other dairy products are among the foods most commonly associated with allergic reactions, particularly in children. Aged cheeses are also associated with tension and migraine headaches. Yogurt Once eaten only by certain populations, yogurt is now an established fermented dairy product." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.)

"Probiotics Probiotics such as Acidophilus and Bifidobacterium are beneficial bacteria which are found in kefir and yogurt. If you like these products, use an unsweetened variety. These bacteria help to re-colonize the beneficial bacteria in the gut and keep bad bacteria in check. They also help the intestine to metabolize and eliminate toxins. If these products are not refrigerated, they may be a dead culture which does not help the beneficial flora to grow. They can be purchased in a standardized capsule to ensure the number of live bacteria per capsule. Follow the directions on the package." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "The lactobacilli can be found in fermented foods such as yogurt, miso, tempeh and kefir. However, the number of bacteria is not standardized. The bacteria may not be an active culture if they are not stored properly. It is best to use a standardized capsule of probiotics. It should be stored in the refrigerator which helps ensure that it is a live culture. Follow the directions on the package. Typical dosage for a probiotic supplement is one to 10 billion cells per capsule. One to three capsules can be taken daily. There are no known side effects from probiotics." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "The lactobacilli can be found in fermented foods such as yogurt, miso, tempeh and kefir. However, the number of bacteria is not standardized. The bacteria may not be an active culture if they are not stored properly. It is best to use a standardized capsule of probiotics. It should be stored in the refrigerator which helps ensure that it is a live culture. Follow the directions on the package. Typical dosage for a probiotic supplement is one to 10 billion cells per capsule. One to three capsules can be taken daily. There are no known side effects from probiotics." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "The lactobacilli can be found in fermented foods such as yogurt, miso, tempeh and kefir. However, the numbers of bacteria in these food products are not standardized. The bacteria may not be an active culture if they are not stored properly. It is best to use a standardized capsule of probiotics. It should be stored in the refrigerator which helps ensure that it is a live culture. Follow the directions on the package. Typical dosage for a probiotic supplement is one to 10 billion cells per capsule. One to three capsules can be taken daily. There are no known side effects from probiotics." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Additional beneficial bacteria in kefir that are not found in yogurt—Lactobacillus Caucasus, Leuconostoc species, Aceto-bacter species, and some Streptococcus species—make kefir a valuable addition to the diet. The active yeast and bacteria in kefir aids digestion and helps to keep the colon environment clean and healthy. Yogurt is an essential curative for anyone who is taking antibiotics, which destroy the "friendly bacteria" in the body. Many doctors recommend acidophilus yogurt (or acidophilus supplements) for patients on antibiotics." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal (Get the book.)

"Kefir, though similar to yogurt, is a liquid and is made from a different culture. kefir cheese has had some of the water temoved and tastes like sour cream mixed with cream cheese. At the Store/By Mail Look for yogurt and kefir at your natural-food store. Earthwise yogurt Seven Stars Farm Biodynamic Yogurt (Seven Stars Farm). From a four hundred-acre farm that uses biodynamic hetbal preparations to enhance the vitality of its composted soil, plants, and animals. Cows exclusively fed home-grown biodynamic hay and grains." - Debra Lynn Dadd, Nontoxic, Natural and Earthwise (Get the book.)

"With that said, I am going to leave the dairy aisles without discussing the other products made with bacterially fermented milk: acidophilus milk, sour cream, buttermilk, kefir, koumiss, and all the others. Many of these products have long traditions of use in one or another part of the world and they vary greatly in flavor, texture, and components introduced during fermentation. They raise no nutritional issues beyond the ones already covered, however." - Marion Nestle, What to Eat (Get the book.)

"Additional beneficial bacteria in kefir that are not found in yogurt—Lactobacillus Caucasus, Leuconostoc species, Aceto-bacter species, and some Streptococcus species—make kefir a valuable addition to the diet. The active yeast and bacteria in kefir aids digestion and helps to keep the colon environment clean and healthy. Yogurt is an essential curative for anyone who is taking antibiotics, which destroy the "friendly bacteria" in the body. Many doctors recommend acidophilus yogurt (or acidophilus supplements) for patients on antibiotics." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal (Get the book.)

"Breakfast: S whole grain waffles or pancakes S whole grain bread and free-range, organic eggs for French toast ¦S whole grain muffins topped with butter S oatmeal, barley, or quinoa cereal served with butter or coconut oil (Great with some kefir or yogurt on the side!" - M.D. David Brownstein, The Guide to Healthy Eating (Get the book.)

"If you are taking antibiotics, consume plenty of non-dairy sources of probiotics such as yogurt, sauerkraut, or kefir. Supplements: Vitamin A and vitamin C can help with a sinus infection. Vitamin A thins the mucus, promotes the growth of healthy mucus-promoting cells, and strengthens the immune system. Take 10,000 IU of vitamin A and 1,000-2,000 mg of vitamin C a day. Take 500 mg of bioflavonoids a day with the vitamin C to improve its benefits. Aromatherapy: Steam inhalations work directly on the sinuses, loosening thick mucus and fighting infection." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

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