World Mental Health Day is when we take a moment to shed light on a topic that is considered taboo. Mental health can often be an uncomfortable conversation because it’s not a black and white topic. But when we start the dialogue, knowledge, and compassion show up! If you know someone who has been affected […]
Healthy Living
Ivan Zwick: #1 Kefir Fan
Ivan Zwick, of Marion, IL, has won national and international championships in bench press competitions. He is a former international gold medalist and decorated athlete. But what’s even more impressive? He’s 79 years old and doesn’t plan to end his weightlifting career anytime soon. This past May, Zwick competed at the World Bench Press Championships […]
Maisha Wynn Demonstrates Two Plantiful Recipes at 39th Annual Taste of Chicago
Vegan enthusiast and author, Maisha Wynn, will demonstrate two original vegan recipes using Plantiful, our new dairy-free, probiotic drink at the 39th annual Taste of Chicago. The native-born Chicagoan battled obesity at a young age. It was the unfortunate and untimely death of her mother that served as a wake-up call for her to live […]
Happy Holidays with Eggnog Kefir!
Eggnog Low Fat Kefir is back on shelves! Check the below list to see if Eggnog Kefir can be found near you. If you’re still having a hard time finding it near you, you can always use our Product Request Form and request it at your local grocery or health food store. Acme Big […]
What Are Healthy Fats? Why Are They Good For You?
The low-fat food trend has received a lot of criticism in recent years. Because of this, foods high in healthy fats are finally getting the recognition they deserve. Of course, not all fats are created equal. Trans fat, for example, should be avoided at all costs, whereas unsaturated fats, like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, are actually […]
The Fitness Craze of Plogging: What You Need to Know About This Eco-Friendly Exercise
Plogging, a new hobby/exercise originating from Sweden (plocka upp), is the combination of jogging while picking up litter. This new eco-conscious exercise began in 2016, benefitting not only the body, but the planet’s health. This craze grew into a cultural connector, with the UK, Finland, Australia, Italy, India, Canada, and the US joining in. Jogging has taken on a new purpose, shedding light on global waste, and giving us the chance to rewrite the future of our planet.
Sunchokes: Superfood Spotlight
Sunchokes, otherwise known as Jerusalem artichokes, are root vegetables that resemble the look of ginger with the texture of potatoes. Sunchokes are native to North America, originally found in the central United States and Canada before being introduced to France in 1616. It was with that journey to Europe that this knobby veggie first began […]
Cranberry Crème Brûlée is back!
One of our Holiday favorites is back on shelves! Check the below list to see if Cranberry Crème Brûlée Kefir can be found near you. If you’re still having a hard time finding it near you, you can always use our Product Request Form and request it at your local grocery or health food […]
#LifewayLeftovers: Thanksgiving Leftover Hacks
Leftovers don’t have to be boring! Take a fresh look at leftovers with these hacks from @JoeyThurmanfit, @WhatRobinEats, and @DashaFitness. What are some of your favorite ways to enjoy leftovers? Let us know by tagging #LifewayLeftovers. Toast Toppers @WhatRobinEats: Bored with leftovers by day two? Have a little fun with your leftovers with these […]
5 Nutrition Tips to Make Your Run More Effective
Running has a way of making us feel alive. It’s natural and invigorating to feel our feet on the earth and the breeze roll off our skin. From a path in the woods, a busy city sidewalk, or a gym treadmill, we have a sense of freedom when we run. Freedom from our thoughts, to-do lists, and work. Whether we’ve run a marathon or around the neighborhood, we must remember to care for our bodies when we get home. After a run, our food choices, actions, and sleep schedules affect us more than we know!
In our latest blog, we put together some nutrition tips that anyone – whether you’re running in a marathon or just starting a couch to 5k program – can benefit from!