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.


My story... Deborah Carr, Managing Director, CARR FOODS
For more than eleven years I have suffered from IBS, and about six year 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. I first started drinking kefir in April 2006, and gradually I could feel my health improving as I continued to drink it every day. Kefir is not a cure - but it has dramatically improved my symptoms, which in turn has had a positive effect on the rest of my life!

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 – to rid or heal myself of IBS, which I just expected to go, so when I was diagnosed with crohn's disease I was very upset and alarm bells started ringing.

I tried the prescribed medicine for crohn's - but reacted badly to it, so with the agreement from my consultant I investigated 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 - in a holistic approach rather than just physical. I have tried many alternative therapies, 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 various foods from my diet including dairy and wheat/gluten. At the same time, a nutritionist recommended food supplements including L-glutamine to help heal my ‘leaky gut’. I had also been exercising regularly for a year – and my body was stronger and fitter than it had been in a long time. With all these things going on I was gradually improving. My symptoms were less severe, but still there and if I was stressed I would be ill!

By far the biggest, most positive improvement to my health has been a result of drinking traditional kefir, made from the living kefir grains in cows milk, and I am so grateful for it!

I started drinking kefir every day and noticed that my symptoms were gradually improving. 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 – sometimes a pint a day.
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.

I'm still careful about what I eat, but I would say my diet is around 85% back to normal.
I now usually drink a glass or even a bottle of kefir everyday, but if I skip a day or two I’m still fine. My body let's me know when I need more kefir.

My last blood test for crohn’s, in February 2008, gave a normal result for a healthy person. My belief is that kefir has given the biggest benefit on my intestines to achieve this result – thank you kefir!

I believe kefir is ‘the miracle milk drink’ as it has made a consistently positive difference to my health since developing IBS and crohn’s. I am so impressed with it that I decided to bring the nutritious, traditional kefir drink to the UK and Ireland, so that everyone can enjoy it. I am continuously studying the research findings of scientists who have demonstrated the healing benefits of traditional kefir and am always impressed and inspired by what I discover.

May 2008... I also want to add that kefir is nota cure, but it is a natural and nutritious food with potentially healing benefits to people with gut health issues. Regarding my situation with crohn's, the medical specialists I see are still happy for me to manage my symptoms myself - drug free - and monitor how I'm getting on. Kefir is part of my diet and hopefully always will be as part of my efforts to be healthy and well.

Helen’s story
35-year-old Helen had been suffering from IBS for several years until she discovered Nourish Kefir, started drinking it on a regular basis and soon returned to normal health. Here’s her 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. It tastes like a creamy, frothy natural yoghurt drink.
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.

When I’m away from home, I notice that my old IBS symptoms return after a while. It seems to me that Nourish Kefir is making a difference and I look forward to my daily glass in the morning.


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! best wishes Sue


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, the beautiful lady (in the picture), 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 the 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.

Your story...
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