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Kefir-

Why Kefir is so good for you-

Water kefir is rich in beneficial bacteria, enzymes, and B vitamins.
Abi- Nutrition for change

Water Kefir Recipe-

Equipment-

​Quart mason jar with lid
Flip top bottles

Plastic sieve for straining ]
​the grains.

Ingredients-

1 jar Foodshed water kefir grains
1⁄4 cup black strap molasses or coconut sugar (1/4 cup organic sugar can be used as well)

The doing bit-

1. Boil your filtered water and fill your mason jar 3/4 full with the water then add the molasses or coconut sugar. 
2. Mix thoroughly and set out to fully cool. When it the mixture is cool put in your water kefir grains and the lemon, put the lid on, and let sit at room temperature for about 3 days to let the water kefir grain eat and transform the sugars into a delicious healthy drink. 
3. Each day slightly open the jar to let some pressure release then retighten again. After the third day pour off the liquid into another glass bottle like and put in the fridge to enjoy. 
100ml a day is a good start.
The kefir grains will rapidly multiply so share with friends. 
Now you are ready to make more – just repeat.
Tip* The lemon is good for at least two fermentation rounds then remove and compost and use a new lemon. 
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