Body Ecology Kefir Starter CultureKefir is an ancient cultured food known for its anti-aging and immune-enhancing properties. It aids digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, helps establish beneficial microflora in the intestines, and is an excellent source of amino acids, enzymes, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamins K and B.Superior to commercial kefir and yogurt, homemade kefir is easy and fun to make using Body Ecology&rsquo,s kefir starter culture. Simply take one packet and combine it with milk&mdash,full instructions are included inside the box, and each box contains six packets. You can use about a quarter of a cup from your first batch to &ldquo,transfer&rdquo, the friendly bacteria to your next batch of kefir. Do this up to seven times with one package of starter.Enjoy your kefir plain or flavored, mix it with fruit, or use it as a base for smoothies, dips, or salad dressings. You can also make a delicious, health-enhancing kefir from young green coconut water.Regularly drinking kefir will:&bull, Increase lactobacillus bacteria and beneficial yeast in the intestines&bull, Restore beneficial microflora after antibiotic use&bull, Help regulate the body&rsquo,s water balance and maintain proper internal pH&bull, Aid in vitamin and mineral absorption&bull, Lower cholesterol and help prevent cardiovascular disease&bull, Alleviate cravings for unhealthy foods, including sweets&bull, Provide excellent nourishment for the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.Coconut Water KefirA young green coconut is really the same food as the mature (brown, hairy) coconuts most Americans are familiar with&mdash,it&rsquo,s just younger. The green outer shells are sometimes removed before the young coconuts are shipped to U.S. markets, but you can still identify them by the white &ldquo,husk&rdquo, if the outer shell has been cut off. Although large-chain supermarkets may not carry them, you can find them easily in Asian, Latin, and other ethnic or fa