Kefir, pronounced kee-feer, is a drink made from the fermented milk from a cow, goat, or sheep. Water kefir is similar but has a water base instead of milk. Kefir grains have yeast and good ...

Yuliya Minina, from Stary Oskol, Russia, claims her 3-year-old Maine Coon cat Kefir is “the largest cat in the world.” In one Instagram video posted on Minina’s page last month with over ...

Kefir is a type of fermented milk that may help manage blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and boost digestive health, among other benefits. However, more evidence is needed to back some of these ...

But if you really want to do something for your digestive system — and your overall health — try one of the original gut-friendly foods: kefir. Kefir (pronounced kuh-FEER) is yogurt’s ...

New research from Brazil has identified promising cognitive improvements linked to regular consumption of kefir, a tangy probiotic-rich beverage with origins in Eastern Europe. Alzheimer’s ...

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 ...