We’ve known for a long time that kefir and probiotics are beneficial to health, and we continue to be excited when we learn of more and more research that supports our knowledge. From studies recommending our favorite bugs for management of digestive disorders, including Ulcerative Colitis, to papers that illustrate the gut-mind connection, probiotics are in the health spotlight more than […]
Childhood Nutrition
Chef’s Playground Takes School Lunch to the Next Level
Continuing our partnership with Chicago’s Academy for Global Citizenship, we’re proud to be the presenting sponsor this year’s Chef’s Playground benefit, which brings together some of the nation’s most elite chefs for a school lunch-themed night of food and fun. The Academy for Global Citizenship With a mission is to empower all students to […]
Lifeway Kefir: Good for Childhood Nutrition
At Lifeway, we know that one of the greatest impacts an organization can make on the world is to do work that is good for the present and will positively affect the future. When we talk about the future, we specifically mean our environment and those who will inhabit the planet. We’ve discussed our commitment to global sustainability and […]
“This strange drink called kefir had changed us so dramatically”
Donna Schwenk’s youngest daughter Holly, was born seven-and-a-half weeks premature via emergency C-section. Her family was overjoyed, but because Holly was born so early, her immune system wasn’t fully developed. “She got colds, the flu, she wasn’t gaining weight,” Schwenk remembers. “I knew I had to do something to help our preemie.” After conducting some […]
Kefir for Kids
We spend a lot of time talking about the incredible health benefits kefir provides adults, but did you know it’s also great for kids? A healthy digestive system is crucial for childhood development – physical, mental and emotional. However, with the temptation of high-calorie and sugary foods available to kids at school and publicized on […]