Have you ever heard of Keffir? It is a drink, made mainly from milk and a starter substance called 'Keffir Grains' that act like a yoghurt started and ferment the milk in a particularly health and I think very tasty way. It has been credited over the years with incredible health benefits ranging from digestive benefits to immune system benefits to anti-cancer and increased life-span. I cannot attest to any of those except digestive - it works wonders on a disturbed tummy! The name Keffir comes from the Turkic-Mongol word 'Kief' which means 'a good feeling'. This is why I am writing about Keffir - because drinking it makes me feel incredibly good. Taste wise it is smooth and creamy and sour and refreshing, a bit like a strong plain yoghurt. And it has all the health benefits of yoghurt and more - in addition to beneficial bacteria, keffir is said to contain many minerals & essential amino acids. Because the milk protein is broken down in the fermentation process it is much more digestible than milk in its original form. It can also be made from rice or soy milk. If you have the 'keffir grains' Keffir is pretty easy to make at home - easier than yoghurt in fact. But getting the grains can be difficult! You need to find someone who has them and is willing to share. If you would just like to try it out then call in to Organico - we have a 500ml drink available that comes with our weekly vegetable deliver which is made with organic milk and is reasonably priced. If you don't live near here look out for ready-made Keffir in a Russian or Eastern European food shop. If you would like to try out different cultured products check our Cultured Food Company range here.