I am a type 2 diabetic and started making kefir at home two months ago. I was only taking 1/4 cup a day. Yesterday, I started taking a 1/2 cup before every meal. I only eat lunch and dinner. I was astounded at the results. My blood sugar has been in the 90’s including my fasting blood sugar. I am convinced this is the answer I have been looking for!
I am 81 years old and I didn't start hearing you until around 2015. I have been watching since then. You have helped so much that I can never describe it. God bless you.
Thank you Donna for this wonderful teaching. I started following your teaching several years ago; making and using kefir on a daily basis. I am 72, healthy, strong and active. I take no meds and I control my blood pressure and sugar level with kefir and other healthy lifestyle choices. Over the years I have shared kefir and kefir grains with dozens of people and they too have had successful results. Thanks again for everything you do and thank God for the gift of kefir. Paul
Donna, You are such a wonderful woman for sharing your knowledge on kefir. I am already feeling much better. I have suffered from digestive problems my entire life! I am 74 years old and just now being cured!
one of the qualities I admire most about your outlook is always promoting the good without dwelling on the negative! I watched a star wars movie, one of the newer ones, I can't remember the name.... Anyway there's a scene at the end where things look real bleak and this woman fighter puts herself in danger to save a friend and when he ask why she said something like this, " we don't win this war by killing the bad, we win by saving the good ". That line really resonated with me and I feel so much peace and hope listening to your videos ❤️ Thank you for what you are doing! Ps, I did exactly what you said not to and jumped right in to kefir, kombucha and kraut.....😕 The detox reactions were not pleasant but I'm thankful for the experience and that I am feeling better each day😊
I started drinking Kefir and was feeling way better so I started looking for information on if Kefir eats sugar in the stomach and I found your video. Blessings 🙏
Donna, I had twins that weighed a little over 4 pounds, so I can totally relate to your stress! I love all you do for us. My husband is a type 2 diabetic, and it has helped his A1C numbers! Thank you so much🙏🙏
You are a wonderful woman, I started listening to you many years ago and kefir was the first thing I tried, and I have never been disappointed in using it. I do not have diabetes but I have been told that I could be insulin resistant. Though I never got diabetes and I thank you for that, because I have been taking kefir for years now, while it wasn't long until I started making cultured foods and kombucha.
I'd eat 2 to 3 bowls of grain cereal most nights before bed. this eventually set off my leaky gut . now I'm trying to heal. it got bad. really bad. went to e.r. 3 times YOUR CHANNEL IS PART OF MY WELLNESS PATH. THANK YOU
Donna could you do a teaching on your podcast about the glycemic index on second fermentation of Kefir? I figured you would have the resources to find an answer! Your kefir grains are growing strong! It has helped me lose some belly fat; helped a lot with my seasonal affectual disorder and anxiety. ( I love your fermented veggies as well! And I can attest to it staving off the stomach bug! ) I wish I would have found your podcast and products earlier! God bless you!
Since we started listening to you we started fermenting kefir, tepache and salvadorean sauerkraut (curtido). Your podcasts are so informative and we appreciate them greatly! I’m hoping the kefir will help my diabetes. It been out of control for years, I’ve taken myself off of 3 diabetes medications including insulin and I’m doing a strictly LOW CARB HIGH FAT, exercising daily and also started a 36 hour fast last night. I’m hoping the kefir will really help as well. Thank you 🙏🏼
The Truth sorry but fasting is biblical. The entire world benefits from fasting, it has been proven to reverse diabetes (look up Dr. Fung). It is only us Americans that think it’s a weird and unhealthy practice...look where that has gotten us. 🙄
@@ll6559 well honestly i been fasting for more then 15 years in ramadan every year but its you people who told the world that how it can really work for the betterment of our health then the keto diet is also 1 of the best things that we can have and again the depth that went into by Dr burg , Siim, Thomas delauer and many others who have completely change the way we look for food and fasting..
@@Nicolee7764 m a diabetes n i got the same question, so i just filter da whey out before i eat, that ensure lowest sugar or some said no sugar will be consumed
I have insulin resistance. If you seek wellness, it will seek you. You could not have said it better. The answers are coming to me and I'm getting better everyday. I'm just finding out that kefir is a better fermented food than yogurt so I am starting homemade kefir ASAP. Thank you for your video.
@@Nicolee7764 Thanks for asking. I committed myself to a 90 day experiment with kefir on 1/3/22, and I'm happy to say that I absolutely love how this creamy carbonated elixir has contributed to my overall wellness. The fermentation process takes care of 99.9% of the milk sugars (lactose) so no need to be weary of giving this amazing food a trial run on your wellness journey.
TY, Donna, for the timeliness of this PodCast. You continue to be used of God, ministering to so many of us, who have various and varying issues !! I'm sitting here, with a delightful Ninja Smoothie Blender cup ... after having put in a "long day" already.
You are telling my story. I had Gestational Diabetes with both pregnancies, gone after births, back 22 years later with Diabetes 2. I was probably pre-diabetes all that time. Then I found you Donna 8 yrs ago or so. I made my own keifer, kombucha and fermented vegetables. But then I was introduced to another path using fruit for detox and cell regeneration. I was taught that fermented foods wasn't good. HOW WRONG WAS THAT?? I unfortunately went down that path for a couple of years and it did me great harm. I'M BAAACCKKKK!! Jan 2020 I had a brain melt and went to ER. Found my sugars were 306, blood pressure 186/102, Cat Scan and Brain MRI showed I had had a mini stroke, Next day introduced to Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting and got rid of all sugar and grains etc. But still I'm being told keifer is too much sugar!!! Yet your diabetes was changed so much by doing it. God showed you this path to take. Do you have a chart showing how much sugar is in it? Kombucha also, store bought has a lot of sugar. I'm not supposed to have over 2 grams of sugar in any product. I hope you have time to answer this. I want so badly to start making all 3 again. I know you are highly successful now and may not have time. Good for you, Congratulations!! Can't wait to get your low carb book!!!! YUM!!!
Hi Paula! I believe we emailed you back regarding all this. But we have some good information on low carb cultured foods you can find here: www.culturedfoodlife.com/low-carb-cultured-foods/ So happy you're back on the path to healing and are finding some relief!
I’m hoping that you share new updated research. It would be fun to see any advances in this subject. Especially involving kefir. Thank you for all you do!!
Kefir is a great keto diet food. The key is keto diet, which changes the gut bacteria. World class athletes that have had carbohydrate focused diets have died in their early 50s are Jim Fixx and Bob Harper (revived due to immediate help).
I just finished listening to your entire podcast and “oh boy” this information is so amazing and to think that this kefir can heal you within. This is definitely a godsend as I am unable to walk due to arthritis in my feet and bone Spurs. Watching and listening to you talk has given me motivation to heal myself. Thank you for sharing this with us as you have a beautiful soul 😍😂😘
Oh Donnnnnna! You are AMAZING!!! Thank you for all the Life Changing Advice! Isn't God SO Good to have these things here on earth to help us, ... His Children!!! Your sourdough bread looks delicious! Do you have any recipes for cultured butter to go with that lovely sourdough bread? :)
What a calming voice you have, so pleasant to listen to. Question..you didnt mention if raw or pastuerized kefir? I just started a week ago with raw goat kefir, and now just opened raw cow kefir..hope to improve microbiome and blood sugar. Im a subscriber now..thank you for what you do to help others!😊😊❤
I just heard you share about kefir n diabetes n I am going to try making kefir.i have retired a yr ago n am diabetic.i found that during this period my sugar control is not as good as it should be.thank you for sharing your story n recipes.
Great podcast! There are also genetic forms of diabetes like MODY 2 (AKA GCK MODY). If diabetes seems to run in your family it might be worth it to get genetic testing. MODY 2 does not require treatment and is thought to not have long term consequences.
Hello Donna, I am quite severe type 2 diabetec and high blood pressure, my sister in law suggested to drink Kefir and listen to your podcast, could you tell me what's the volume (cup) I have to drink on daily basis, and when I would see the result? Thanks so much Donna
A cereal and skim milk for breakfast a two BIG NO, NO,... two things that spiked your blood sugar. If you`ve had bacon and eggs this would never happen.
A little,confused…I have made my first batches of successful a kefir…I also am on a keto diet which helps immensely my IBS. I a,not diabetic, but want to,keep my carbs down because I feel so good this way. So having trouble computing the carbs in kefir…do I count them all or only some?
Prior to making my own, I bought Redwood Hill Goat Kefir (made with Grade A pasteurized goat milk), for several years. Can you look at their ingredients to see whether they are good? However, I have made approximately 4 gallons of Kefir using frozen raw goat milk @ $27/2 liters- OUCH! Thanks for the tips, like not rinsing with water: I was wondering why it was taking so long for grains to grow. I was using napkins + rubber bands during ferment; now using a plastic lid to cover, not a screw lid, but once it's made does it matter whether the lid is plastic or metal? Also what is a good daily amount for a healthy person, and drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach... prior to sleep...?
I have. It is awesome. I make all Dr. Davis's long ferment yogurts. The kefir yogurt is great because it contains bacterium like bifido and plantarum and longum,, in addition to keystones reuteri, gasseri, b. coagulans, boulardii, and the one from yakalt brand (sirota?) Love making and drinking kombucha and water keifer too.
Your story is very interesting and encouraging. However, my concern is the amount of sugar in kefir. Even before high sugar issues, l always felt it had too much sugar for me.
My biggest challenge is sweets I use for comfort 24/7 and now I want to stop. How do I go from a sweet tooth to rehabilitation? I’ve started using kefir making it at hime for myself and autistic son and what a wonder for him yet I still have a great diet but sweets is the problem. Can kefir help me to quench my cravings?
Thank you for the much useful information. Maybe you mentioned and I missed it, would like to know when is the best time of the day to drink kefir? On an empty stomach or it doesn't matter?
Hi Fidan! Any time of day is best! Morning can be a great way to get you off on the right foot and before bed can be helpful for a good nights rest. But any time with or without food is beneficial!
So, let's pretend I'm really dumb. How many carbs are in kefir? Cuz I've heard varying accounts from different sources. (I make my own kefir with whole milk)
In short words. She was eating junkfood. Like most northamericans. Please... Atop feeling sorry for yourself. Ur work was to be aware of healthy lifestyle and diet. You piisoned your kids. And yourself. Out of ignorance. Shame on you
