I want to incorporate Kefir into my eating plan. Do we count it as blocks or not? I read on another board that the carbs are cancelled out by the active yeast etc.
Also do most of you prefer homemade or store bought?

Jacqueline

I love Kefir and want to know the answer to this too.

Carole

What is Kefir?
Lou

Absolutely. Count the Protein. Fat and Carbs (minus fiber, if there is any)

That is not standard Zone advice. Only fiber is deducted from the carb count to arrive at the insulin stimulating carb.

The label of a popular "drinkable" yogurt, Yonique, states: 150 calories in the 6 oz. container; total fat 1.5 grams; carbohydrate 30 grams (Total 32 grams minus the 2 grams of fiber content); and protein 5 grams. After Zoning the label, this product is 80% carbohydrate, 13% protein, and 9% fat. This would not be Zone favorable because it is too high in less favorable carbohydrates, and too low in protein and fat content. (Note: the sweeteners used are sugar and high fructose corn syrup, which contribute to the less favorable blood sugar and insulin response.)
I am not familiar with kifir, but as with many products (like yogurt), I'm sure there are many favorable alternatives available.

KIFIR: A macrobial rich food similar to yogurt that helps restore and maintain inner ecology. It is LACTOSE-FREE.

I was curious too Lou!

I have Lifeway low fat kiefer.

For a one cup serving (8oz) it is
Calories: 110
Fat: 2.5g
Carb: 8
Protien: 14

This would make it 1 fat block, 1 carb block, and 2 protien blocks wouldn't it? 20% fat, 50% protien, and 30% carb? Am I doing this right?

So would that make a good snack with a little carb and fat added? Maybe some fruit?

I drink HELIOS Nutrition plain, organic kefir. It has no added sweeteners. 120 calories, 5g fat, 13g carb, 2g fiber, and 9g protein in a one cup serving. I mix it with a little SF Davincis and I am good to go. LOVE IT!!!