Kefir has only been on the shelves for a few years. But it is certainly not new. The fermented drink dates back centuries originated in the Caucasus, a mountainous area northeast of Turkey. Nomadic mountain dwellers added clumps of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts to their milk. These kefir grains fermented the milk and made … Continue reading The History and Health Benefits of Kefir: Separating Fact from Fiction