Nourish Kefir is first and foremost a refreshing fermented milk drink that can be enjoyed by all. For some, however, kefir is much more than that... Our MD has experienced the miracle of kefir and was so impressed with it that she wanted to make the traditional kefir drink available to everyone in the UK. (See her story at the end of this page). Since we started selling kefir we have received lots of positive feedback, some of which is included here:

Mr Thacker, from London ... (Sept 2010)
It is not possible to thank you enough for the excellent kefir product you are supplying to the public.
I discovered your "nourish Kefir, the miracle milk drink" approximately two months ago [I always select the natural flavour]. It was quite by chance: I had only learnt of it through my various readings of internet websites, and because roughly a year ago, my father was diagnosed with IBS and other gasto-intestinal issues. My mother too has suffered for a while with a delicate stomach and now so too does my brother. Weak digestion?
When I spotted your kefir a local and famous healthstore in London, I was quite excited and tried it for lunch. It is cool, refreshing, immediately effective and very addictive! I daresay it seems to inspire what I can only describe as... an internal smile. I feel peaceful after drinking it, and, although I do not drink it every day, am convinced I will never stop drinking it.
Thank you once again for supplying us with this product.

Jon, from Reading told us...(July 2010)
I have now tried one of the flavoured versions as well, fantastic, keep up the great work!

Janet, in the USA ordered some kefir for her family here in Devon. She said... (July 2010)
Thank you so much for supplying this healthy option to people in England.

Heather emailed to say... (July 2010)
"I am a regular customer and have found that the milk kefir really helps my ME"

Guy told us...(Apr 2010)
I'm normally very sceptical when it comes to health food drinks but I tried Kefir over the weekend for the first time and I must admit I was absolutely amazed. It was delicious - and not syrupy and sweet like some other pro-biotic drinks. And you know what, I felt an extra bit of zing after I drank it. I'm arranging for a regular supply! Thank you so much.

Jo emailed us to say...(Mar 2010)
Thank you for your wonderful kephir. I am so glad that you are using organic milk now. Do you have another batch ready for delivery soon please?

Mary from Guildford said...(March 2010)
Thanks lots. Love the kefir....much more than the stuff I have been making with the powdered culture!! Yours is really yummy and creamy.

Charlotte said..(March 2010).
I recommended your kefir to a few people including my friend Paul who said that as soon as he drank your kefir it settled his stomach immmeditely as he was suffering.

Alex told us ...(Feb 2010)
Hi, I was born in Poland where Kefir was synonymous with butter, bread and tea. It was always in our fridge and my mum used to make her own which we'd have cold plain or with crashed strawberries. In the season when new baby potatoes arrived we used to dip them in Kefir. These are my very early childhood recollection. We left Poland when I was a child and Kefir, amongst other things, made onto the list of the nostalgic memories of our distant life. So, I am absolutely THRILLED to see that I can now buy KEFIR in London in my local health shop. I love the taste and I know it's good for you as well. I can't (really can't!!!!) believe I am going to leave a testimonial on a corporate website about ...KEFIR.... Here we go. Well done.

Paula (Jan 2010) said...
We are enjoying your kefir, my husband and eldest daughter like to drink it straight. My son and myself enjoy it as a smoothie base with raspberries and a splash of orange juice and I also like it with my porridge. Thank you very much, we'll be in touch with our next order soon!


Wendy from Warrington told us... Nov 09
Just thought I'd let you know what a great product you have in Kefir. I have had IBS for nearly 16 years. Have had it officially diagnosed after cameras, scans and various other tests but no constructive advice. Over the years I have spent enough on IBS products both from the doctor and off the shelf to give me enough bonus points from a well known high street chemist to get christmas sorted for the whole family. Just a few weeks ago I discovered Nourish Kefir, thanks to my other half, and since then have had no symptoms to speak of of the dreaded IBS. No bloating, no discomfort and my bed fellow the hot water bottle has been banished to the bathroom cupbard! I must admit I add honey to drink it so am currently trying all different honey's to flavour the drink.
Thank you very much - I feel 'normal' again after all this time. I feel I dont have to run my life by how my tum is going to be behaving anymore. Thanks again.

Matthew tried kefir for the first time in September 09...
Recieved the order this morning, thanks. Really quite pleasant stuff!

Maxim wrote to us... (Sept 09)
Hi, I am from Russia, living in the city of Krasnodar not too far from a Black Sea. I have occasionally found your website and was lovely amazed to know that British people have such a great opportunity to drink this really-good-for-your-health milk drink. I never knew and never could find Kefir in the UK, when I was there first because I thought that British people do not know what Kefir is, and second because most retailers simply do not sell kefir. Here in Russia one can buy kefir in every (please note that In Every) supermarket, store or retailer. Kefir is usually standing near milk. Kefir is really good! Do not hesitate and do not delay with drinking kefir!
Next time when I am in the UK, I will taste your kefir and tell you about my experience of drinking kefir made in UK.
Good luck to everyone and be healthy!

Roy Harris (Isle of Wight) (Aug 09)
Hi, I tried your kefir and it is wonderful. I have been averse to drinking milk for years. But I could not stop myself finishing the whole first bottle I tried! However, please please please make it with organic milk.

Kath told us... (Aug 09)
Order received this afternoon, its the first time I have tried kefir, and it tastes great.
I have been ill with ME for a long time, with major digestive problems. This year there has been new research and a test developed by a doctor in belgium, which I have had, and proved positive, h2s test, which shows a high percentage of ME sufferers have bad bacteria in the digestive system. It was a report from a british gp on this test who recommends kefir and lots of it to help, so that is how I came to find you.
Thankyou for the excellent service and hope to deal with you again, regards Kath

Brian's news
I had a review with my GP regarding my rheumatoid arthritis and he was surprised to learn that for the past year I have been getting away with just a very low dose of a medicine which is given to ordinary arthritis sufferers (I haven't taken Methotrexate for 18 months)
I couldn't understand why they prescribe methotrexate and other such drugs to actually suppress the immune system?!! My "take on it" was surely if the immune system is broken, doesn't it need help to boost it back up?
So this is what I have been doing, basically the opposite to the western method. I know it is still there because I have recently had a mild "flare-up" (first in 12 mths) however, compared to over a year ago I was hobbling around like a very old man and getting worse by the day! now I am bouncing around with my grandchildren, playing football - I simply feel so good and healthy. Of course I tried to tell my GP the list of healthy foods I am taking in order to boost my immune system and he simply said "whatever it is you are doing - keep on doing it"
So yes we (my Mother-in-law and I) she is 85! are certainly hooked on your new UK Kefir - It really is fresher creamier and better than ever before. And you just know it is doing you so much good. I am still working on the rest of the family...........

Colleen in the US told us...
We don't have Nourish Kefir in the United States, but I drink kefir regularly, and it seems to help every physical problem you can think of. Don't forget your pets. My cat begs for kefir, and I feed him 2 teaspoons a day. His fur is beautiful, no hair balls, and no cat box problems.

Gemma said (Apr 09)
I love your plain Kefir and I just tried the strawberry flavour, it is fantastic! It is also great to see that you are not using any added sugar that I usually find on flavoured yoghurts etc.

Kostas said... (March 09)
The kefir is great. Very good quality. I'll be waiting for the delivery.

Amanda said...(Jan 09)
I have been drinking your product for about 6 mths and it has really helped my digestion.
I have no diagnosed condition but I had stomach pain for around ten years. The problems started after having three lots of anti-biotics for a root canal infection in a short period of time. I cut out wheat and reduced my sugar intake and sort of managed my symptoms but I still needed to use an oral anti fungal treatment every 4 mths or so - which I didn't like doing. I wanted to prevent the problem. I was also eating live yog,yakult and garlic (but still having some symptoms) then I came across Nourish which I have everyday and my stomach pain has gone.

So thanks for you excellent product and I will look forward to trying the new varieties.

Nicolette said... (Oct 08)
Just wanted to say that the Kefir has arrived safely (and brilliantly packed!) and arrived nice and chilled, ready to drink.
My colleagues and I are all sitting round enjoying it now! Many thanks, NS

Gabor emailed to say...
I had Kefir to drink in the morning and evening whilst growing up in Hungary. I am still in love with the stuff and now that I have happened upon this product I would perhaps contemplate trying to take it intravenously 24/7!

Brian told us (Aug 08)
I can't believe how healthy I feel since taking it!
I must admit though, it is definitely an acquired taste but I persevered with determination and I have actually grown to like the taste in a very short time, even though I found that adding it to any type of fruit juice also tastes truly delicious making it very simple to drink.


Peter Langsam, Fresh Food Buyer, Planet Organic says:b>
Nourish Kefir is one of the best selling chilled drinks at Planet Organic. Its health properties seem to be well recognised by our customers.

Chelsea Football Club
It's great to know that some of the players of Chelsea FC are drinking Nourish Kefir! Deliveries are sent to the training ground, and it has been confirmed that Nourish Kefir is enjoyed by some of the team.

Sue commented...
i am really enjoying the Kefir, the change is very subtle and slow, but my stomach is much more comfortable that it was, I have also lost the irritation on my back, and around my nose that used to drive me mad, and I think, oh yes that has been fine since I have been having the Kefir, i love it, and will be ordering some more soon!

Helen’s story
I had always enjoyed reasonably good health. However, in my early 30s I had begun to notice that I was having bad reactions to certain food types – such as dairy products that made me feel sluggish and puffy-eyed and I’ve been advised (by doctors and alternative therapists) to cut them from my diet as much as possible. As my symptoms increased over time, I realised that I was developing IBS.

When I was first introduced to Nourish Kefir I was a bit sceptical. Having avoided dairy products for so long, I was nervous about drinking something milky. I was expecting to be puffy-eyed and feeling sluggish the next morning, but that just didn’t happen, so…I decided to drink Kefir for a couple of weeks to see if I would notice any changes to my health. Within a few days, I noticed a very significant improvement in my IBS symptoms; tummy cramps and frequent going to the loo. I felt ‘normal’ again for the first time in years, it was such a relief.

Boris told us...
"Thank you so much for the kefir delivered yesterday. Last night I slept a full eight hours as a result, something that in my condition would not happen otherwise."


Nanice's story
Nanice wanted to try Nourish Kefir because her grandmother came from the Caucasus - the original home of kefir. Nanice comments:
"Thank you so much for sending me the kefir drink. It is truly amazing and it really works. Since I have been drinking the miracle kefir my tummy has deflated considerably and all ache has gone from my colon."


Celebrity Chef - Raymond Blanc sampled Nourish Kefir for an article in the Evening Stardard - he commented:
"It's good, clean old-fashioned milk - tart, slightly lemony and delicious and I like to think I'm nurturing my gut."

Nutritionist - Dr John Briffa also sampled Nourish Kefir for the same review article in the Evening Standard - he commented:
"Fermented milk breaks down certain components making it more digestible. This will do more good than popular probiotic drinks, which can have so much sugar added that they encourage yeast organisms and bad bacteria."


New mum Helen told us...
At 35 weeks pregnant I found out that I was a ‘high risk’ carrier of the Group B Strep bacteria which can be very dangerous for newborn babies. Women with a ‘high risk’ of passing on Group B Strep are given intravenous penicillin throughout labour to minimizes the risk of infection to the baby. However, receiving high doses of antibiotics at birth could also leave my baby more susceptible to infections later on, and the healthy bacteria in the mother's digestive system may be compromised.

After much research I realised that the best way I could help the situation would be to keep drinking the most effective probiotic I could find, and I was relieved to have already come across Nourish Kefir. Drinking it regularly has given me confidence that I am doing something positive, which may reduce the amount of the Group B Strep bacteria in my body. I also believe that drinking kefir will help to repopulate my gut with good bacteria, counteracting the big doses of penicillin I will be receiving during labour, will will transfer to my baby during birth and breastfeeding. Helen gave birth to a healthy baby boy, in December 07 !


Angela, from Richmond said...
"This kefir is not only delicious but also settled my lactose intolerant stomach - great!"


Pete from Falmouth, Cornwall said...
"You are in my thoughts as I really believe what you are doing is important for the good of the people. I wish for more success in being able to communicate. Partly in a state of shock to find you are producing just what has been my main topic since 2003.... Kefir. Well done ! "


Judy McGeough said...
"I found it a tasty and refreshing drink and it had an almost immediate soothing effect on my sore gut. It's a great combination of healthy, natural and enjoyable. I wish you every success with the product."


Kryssia said...
"I have tried the kefir many years ago in Spain. I use to have it natural and make it myself. It is great that now we can buy it already made, I will like to be able to get it locally because I know that it is very healthy."


Donna Silverman said...
"A friend made me a smoothie with your Kefir and now I am hooked! I buy Kefir and add a banana, some barley powder and organic frozen blueberries, strawberries and use a Braun immersion blender for a healthy smoothie. Thanks for a great product which makes people healthier and happier!"


Violet King said...
"Amazing stuff!! I have it in the morning with a little honey and I don't want to eat at lunch time. Maybe a good weight losing tool!Kefir slimming club!!

Food poisoning!
I just recently had a nasty bout of food poisoning - when I finally stopped being sick, I started to drink some kefir - just sips at first, for my first day of recovery. It tasted so soothing to my throat and stomach that had been in so much pain. I really feel it helped me to recover from the food poisoning and get back to normal again.

Jo emailed to say...
I have been very impressed with your product and am amazed at how much it has helped with my many stomach/digestion problems.

Marta told us...
Kefir is my favourite milk drink of all - Thanks for the great idea of bringing kefir to UK!


My story... Deborah Carr, Managing Director of Nourish Kefir(Pictured left)
For more than twelve years I have suffered from IBS, and about eight years ago I was also diagnosed with Crohn’s disease; both are gastro-intestinal related conditions, which I had chronic symptoms of painful spasms, bloating, wind and diarrhoea. As you can imagine, having these symptoms for such a long time has had a big impact on my life - my relationships, my mood and general health.

I have always wanted to be well and heal myself of IBS, which I just expected would go, so when I was diagnosed with crohn's disease I was very upset and alarm bells started ringing. I tried the prescribed medicines for crohn's - but reacted badly to them, so with the agreement from my consultant I tried many different alternative therapies to see if they could help me. As part of my efforts to be well I have made many changes in my life - a holistic approach to mind, body and spirit, with varying degrees of success.

Before I was introduced to kefir, I had been on a restrictive diet for just over six months. I was following results from a food intolerance blood test, and had eliminated dairy and wheat/gluten and other foods. At the same time I was taking food supplements including L-glutamine to help heal my ‘leaky gut’, vitamin C and Omega 3 & 6 oils. I had also been exercising regularly for a year. With all these things going on my symptoms were less severe, but still there and if I was stressed I would be ill.

I first started drinking kefir in April 2006, and gradually I could feel my health improving as I continued to drink some every day. Within a few weeks I felt so much better, and relieved that my body was functioning more normally again! For a couple of months I was drinking a lot of kefir – around a pint a day. My skin, nails and hair were improving as well as my stomach problems. I experimented with my diet to see how much it could go back to normal. Occasionally I would treat myself to bread or dairy products and thankfully did not suffer after eating them. During the past two years I have still been careful with food - however I now eat a normal diet and only have to watch what I eat if stress upsets my balance again.


In 2010 kefir is still an important part of my diet. I don't always drink it every day - although I love it - especially the fruit kefirs, but if I skip a day or two I’m still fine. My body let's me know when I need more kefir. As well as my personal experiences of kefir I have read a lot about its healing qualities and I do believe that kefir is a living healing food that can do so much to keep our bodies normal. Although it's not a cure for crohn's, kefir has dramatically improved my symptoms, which in turn has had a positive effect on the rest of my life! And in the last year I have been really happy to share experiences with others who are getting some benefit from drinking Nourish Kefir.



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