While they’re not in season just yet, we couldn’t pass up the bright boxes of strawberries we saw at the store earlier this week. Maybe it’s a longing for sunny days and warmer weather, but before we even reached the office, our culinary team was chowing down on this summertime classic. We’ve Got a Strawberry Crush Taste […]
Tummy Troubles, Be Gone with Lifeway Kefir
“My tummy hurts!” a dear moaned to us over the phone the other day. “What’s wrong?” we asked. “It’s in knots. I feel awful. I don’t even want to move. But I dragged myself to the store to see if there’s any medicine I can take.” Medicine? We thought. Who needs pricey drugs when a creamy, […]
Go Bananas for Lifeway Kefir Banana Bread
While February 23 is National Banana Bread Day, warm, delicious banana bread is – in our opinion – a great treat any time, especially on frigid winter days. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, including eggs, bananas, and kefir, banana bread is an awesome last-minute dessert that can actually be good for you! Our recipes rely […]
Lifeway Frozen Kefir Lands at Freshii
Fresh foodies, rejoice! Lifeway frozen kefir is now available at many Chicago-area Freshii locations (more to come soon!). Stores will be serving our probiotic original frozen kefir and using it in their signature healthy smoothies. A kefir treat is the perfect way to conclude a fresh, healthy lunch, don’t you think? It’s also the perfect […]
Get Nutty on National Almond Day
National Almond Day calls for making sure we remember the benefits of almonds (there are so many!) and we couldn’t be more psyched. The delicately-flavored nuts pair perfectly with kefir when sprinkled on our smoothie bowls, rolled in our Farmer Cheeseball Bites, or as a yummy filling in our delicious donuts. Other than offering a crunchy, contrasting texture to […]
The Power of Pomegranate
The week of love is once again upon us, and while Valentine’s Day isn’t here just yet, we’re already feeling a bit overwhelmed. From boxes of chocolates and bottles of wine to red rose bouquets and ribbon-tied teddy bears, we’re surrounded by messages prompting us to show our love by sharing a decadent gift. While […]
“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 […]
PRIDE Shops are Carrying Your Favorite Frozen Treat!
Starfruit fans: you can refuel your belly while refueling your vehicle! Your favorite frozen treat is now available at four Chicago- area PRIDE convenience stores! It’s just one more way we’re adding more good to your day. PRIDE of Lake County 20915 Quentin Rd Kildeer, IL 60047 847-550-8392 PRIDE of Hinsdale 149 E. Ogden […]
Sitting: Your Newest Health Risk
Sitting gets a bum rap for good reasons. Study after study proves that chairs are basically a swift, direct path to disability and disease. And no, it doesn’t matter if you hit the gym after work: the simple act of remaining sedentary is enough to put you in an early grave. A new study from […]
Ginger: Superfood Spotlight
The holiday seasons are arriving and so is the risk of getting sick. Be it the flu, cold, or simply just lack of energy, everyone is looking for ways to stay healthy this winter. While our first recommendation is always, “drink more kefir,” we recognize the value in including a variety of Mother Nature’s healing gifts into our daily habits! One of our favorite earthy roots is the spicy, warming, gnarly-shaped ginger.