Important Microbes Associated with Obesity

Introduction In 2016, a scientific article published in The Lancet put forth the shocking finding that the numbers of obese people now outnumber those that are under-weight. Further, health risks associated with obesity are among the leading causes of death. While there are many ways that fat accumulation can be influenced, one of the more recent areas that has …

Continue reading Important Microbes Associated with Obesity

Kefir vs. Yogurt: What’s the Difference?

Originally published October 20, 2017 The other day my wife brought home single serve “yogurt” containers. When I looked again at the packaging, I noticed they were labeled “Kefir,” not yogurt. It got me wondering, what’s the difference between yogurt and kefir?  Kefir involves a milk being fermented at room temperature using kefir grains (the mother culture). This …

Continue reading Kefir vs. Yogurt: What’s the Difference?