Gut imbalances and thyroid function are inextricably linked. People with low or high thyroid function usually show a lack of biodiversity in their gut. Low thyroid function can increase leaky gut by influencing the tight junctions, and leaky gut can increase low thyroid by releasing a stress response systemically in the body.
Micronutrients are found to be low in people with thyroid dysfunction largely because gut bacteria break down food releasing these vital minerals that are needed for thyroid function. Iodine, iron, and copper are crucial for thyroid synthesis.. Without good gut diversity it is difficult to have proper mineral utilization and therefore proper thyroid function.
Our products can help with balancing the gut diversity and leaky gut so that the thyroid can function optimally.
Ingredients
Please check the individual product pages: Lavender Ginger Lemonade, Cinnamon Apple Sauce, Vanilla Coconut Milk Kefir
Recommended Dosage
Begin with 2 oz kefir daily every morning. Then increase to 4 oz daily along with adding in 1-2 tablespoons of applesauce throughout the day. Take sips of lemonade to keep minerals and hydration in check throughout the day. You can add a pinch of sea salt to the lemonade to balance sodium/potassium intake. Dosage varies per individual. Not medical advice.
FAQ
Questions and Answers
What is the best serving amount for your kefir?
We recommend 2 ounces of the bottle each morning or evening if there is no evidence of gut imbalance or immune system imbalance. If there is evidence of imbalance, then the recommended dose should be 1/4-1/2 of the bottle each day. If your body craves the entire bottle, then go with it!
How long is the shelf life of your kefir?
Thanks to the abundance of healthy bacteria found in our kefir, the shelf life, even when opened is 6 months. We recommend drinking it within that time frame. You'll notice the taste becomes tangier as time goes on since the bacteria continue to eat the natural sugars from the coconut milk. You may even notice a slight effervescence. This is safe and drinkable and delicious.
Why does your coconut milk kefir get chunky?
Currently we produce our own coconut milk. We have the highest intentions to offer you the cleanest food possible. Therefore, we do not add any emulsifiers or additives to create a product that does not separate. Coconut milk separates naturally as the fat solidifies from the liquid. We recommend shaking really well and if needed breaking up the chunks with a butter knife. If some chunks do not come out of the jar, putting a wee bit of filtered spring water in the jar and then shaking should work. Be sure to drink the chunks. Healthy coconut fat is good for you!
What cultures do you use?
We grow and maintain kefir grains. These are not really grains as we know rice, quinoa, buckwheat or oats. They are SCOBY (symbiotic community of bacteria and yeast). They are living microorganisms. We DO NOT use the powder freeze dried cultures. They are LIVING micororganisms. This is why our kefir is the most powerful drink on the market.
What are the health benefits of your kefir?
Milk kefir is one of the healthiest foods that exists for human consumption. Ours is a dairy free, vegan coconut milk kefir. The health benefits are plentiful:
- 82 billion probiotics in one bottle (more absorbable to your body than a pill form)
- High microbial diversity
- Helps relieve constipation and diahhrea
- Supports the immune system
- Can alleviate depression and anxiety
- Reduces leaky gut or dysbiosis
- Helps combat Candida
- Decreases inflammation in the body (not just the gut)
- Cancer fighting compounds
- And so much more....
Is your lemonade like kombucha?
Yes and no. Our lemonade is made in a similar fashion as kombucha. However, we use ginger as our SCOBY. This is a wild fermentation as we derive our probiotics from the natural environment. We also differ from kombucha as we do not add sugar AFTER fermentation to create carbonation. Our lemonade does not contain caffeine, added sugar and is low in yeast but high in healthy bacteria.
Our shelf life for our probiotic lemonades are 6 months even after opened. Our lemonade bottle has potential to explode if using after about 6 months. Gas build up continues as time goes on. It is advised to let gas out every week that you have your lemonade refrigerated. Follow the instructions in package insert to "burp" your lemonade.
What are the health benefits of your lemonades?
Our lemonade is the only probiotic lemonade on the market! One bottle contains 31 million probiotics! Plus you get the benefits of fermented ginger and lemon combined to combat inflammation, nausea, vomiting and too much heat in the body. Kids go crazy for our lemonade. Its great for women who are pregnant with nausea and vomiting. Its an excellent addition to people going through cancer treatment to replenish electrolytes and to combat nausea. In addition, it can help with decreasing depression and anxiety. It is excellent to eliminate GERD or acid reflux without medicaitons.
What is the serving suggestion for your lemonades?
We recommend 1/2 to a full bottle of lemonade! But it is always advised to start slow and with 1-2 tbs per day.