Question 1

Why organic?

Accepted Answer

If a plant has been grown in soil that has chemicals, toxins, and/or hormones, it is no longer clean and can pass these harmful substances to us. When we ingest foods that are not clean, our bodies try to eliminate the unnatural substances. If they cannot, it can lead to inflammation and possibly chronic disease.

Question 2

What is “functional vegan”?

Accepted Answer

Vegan has become shorthand for healthy eating. Many believe that vegan food must be healthy food. Just because a food is labeled vegan doesn’t mean it’s good for you. The food may be processed or loaded with refined sugars or made with contaminated grains or deep-fried or covered in sauces prepared with preservatives or artificial thickeners. “Functional vegan” refers to plant-based, organic foods that confer health benefits. These are foods that are raw or minimally cooked in order to preserve maximum nutritional value.

Question 3

Why handcrafted and artisanal?

Accepted Answer

At muun chi, we don’t create foods and beverages for mass consumption. We produce in small batches with love and care. We believe food should be fresh when nutrients are at their best. We will never add anything to our products to make them last. We prefer to take the time to handcraft and add love.

Question 4

What’s the difference between a probiotic and a prebiotic?

Accepted Answer

A real food probiotic is a food that has live microorganisms produced during fermentation.  These microorganisms populate the gut and strengthen the gut’s microbiome. Prebiotics are fiber-rich foods that feed the probiotic bacteria. Imagine the gut as a garden: probiotics are the seeds, while prebiotics are the fertilizer.

Question 5

How do I pronounce “kefir”?

Accepted Answer

In America, most people pronounce it “kee-fur” with the accent on the first syllable. Europeans, on the other hand, will often say, “Oh you mean ka-feer,” with emphasis on the second syllable. Since kefir originated in Europe, we generally use the European pronunciation. No matter the pronunciation, kefir is one of the most powerful real food probiotics. It is packed with billions of good bacteria and enzymes that will help your gut in many ways, while also boosting your immune system and cutting sugar cravings.

Question 6

How is muun chi kefir different from traditional kefir?

Accepted Answer

Traditional kefir is a fermented probiotic dairy beverage. muun chi kefir is a vegan version. We make it by fermenting organic coconut milk.  muun chi’s coconut milk kefir is free of cane sugar. Unlike most dairy kefirs and yogurts that are heat pasteurized, which kills most of the bacteria, muun chi’s kefir is also raw.  It’s light and fluffy, almost like a creme fraiche.

Question 7

How do I eat muun chi kefir?

Accepted Answer

Some eat our kefir with a spoon, sprinkling muun chi granola on top. Others do the reverse, spooning kefir over a bowl of granola or muesli. Still others drink it like a shake. muun chi’s kefir has a natural effervescence, reminding one that it’s alive and working in the gut. There is no need for refined sugar, as the coconut milk is sweetened by Mother Nature. Since the kefir is free of dairy, there’s no risk of inflammation or bloating, just pure joy.

Question 8

What’s kvass?

Accepted Answer

kvass is an ancient Slavic fermented beverage that was originally made with rye bread and, in more recent times, beets. As a probiotic, it was intended to boost the immune system and keep Russian soldiers from contracting infectious disease during war time. muun chi’s kvass results from fermenting beets with other organic plant ingredients.  We make three versions:  one with golden beets, a second with red beets, and a third also with red beets but we add fermented fig water for effervescence and digestive support.  Beets are rich in natural nitrates, which the body converts to nitric oxide, a molecule that relaxes and widens blood vessels, improves circulation, and lowers blood pressure. Nitric oxide can also improve exercise performance by speeding delivery of oxygen and nutrients to muscles.

Question 9

What’s the difference between probiotics and prebiotics that are real foods and probiotics and prebiotics that are in the form of pills or powders?

Accepted Answer

A real food probiotic is fermented and packed with billions of good microorganisms that populate your gut and keep it healthy. muun chi’s CoCoFir, Kvass, and Fauxmage are real food probiotics fermented with fresh ingredients. They are packed with dynamic LIVE cultures that colonize, grow, and add diversity to your gut, which in turn strengthens your microbiome and supports your immune system, mood, skin, and overall health. muun chi’s granola, muesli, bites, and crackers are real food prebiotics. They contain fiber that healthy bacteria in the gut need to grow and thrive.Probiotics and prebiotics in the form of pills or powders are made by companies using synthetic or processed ingredients. They lack the diversity of microorganisms that real foods provide – diversity that helps the gut successfully digest a wide variety of foods, including some that might otherwise provoke an allergic reaction.

Question 10

How do I incorporate probiotic and prebiotic foods and beverages into my daily diet?

Accepted Answer

Our bodies heal naturally when fed real organic foods, especially plants grown in rich organic soils. The closer we are to Nature, the happier our bodies are and the more likely they are to maintain our health. muun chi’s probiotic coconut milk kefir is fun to eat with our prebiotic no-grain granola or no-grain muesli. Many take a 2 oz shot of our golden beet kvass in the morning and a 2 oz shot of one of our red beet kvasses in the evening before bed.  muun chi’s probiotic fauxmage (cheese) tastes great on our prebiotic no-grain crackers, as does the hummus we make with heart-healthy white navy bean.  Our protein fiber bites are an easy-to-pack, on-the-go snack without refined sugar. Eating muun chi products ensures you are feeding your gut real food to make it happy and perform at its best.

Question 11

How do I get muun chi probiotics and prebiotics?

Accepted Answer

muun chi’s real food creations are available at our store in Redondo Beach, California.  Please stop by to taste our products and give us your reactions.  Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday.

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