Today is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day – a day that doesn’t just celebrate the wonders of our favorite lunchtime legume, but allows all peanut butter lovers to openly express their adoration for an inexpensive, versatile and delicious meal staple. Rich in healthy fats, protein, fiber and a slew of other essential vitamins and […]
Your Teeth on Kefir: Probiotics for Dental Health
For many people, February is the month of love. Not only is it the American Heart Association’s Heart Month, but everyone’s favorite love fest (also known as Valentine’s Day) falls smack dab in the middle. It’s subsequent celebration gives us a break from the winter blues with boxes of dark chocolate (for heart health, of […]
Superfood Spotlight: Hibiscus
With February coming to a close, we’re feeling the first inklings of the coming spring. From sunny afternoons and longer days to birds chirping and trees budding, we know that winter’s grasp is loosening and an end to our winter blues is nearby. While winter in the Midwest (where we happen to be) is typically an […]
Heart Strong with Kefir: Healthy for Life
This week, as part of our coverage of American Heart Month, we’re tackling the topic of kids and heart health. Childhood is a time to run and play, to sleep long hours, to be stress-free. Unfortunately, today’s kids tend to spend more time on their tech gadgets than the jungle gym. Academic pressure has them […]
Heart Strong with Kefir: Your Heart and Probiotics
Hearts are a big deal, to put it simply, and we love reading the latest studies and findings about the small steps we can take outside of the doctor’s office to keep your ticker in tip-top shape. Our interest was especially piqued when we saw a recent headline, 11 Surprising Ways to Prevent a Heart […]
5 Superfood Ingredients for Sensational Smoothies
In a world always on the lookout for shortcuts to a healthy life, the term “superfood” is thrown around without any real definition. While it’s true that some natural foods have qualities that make them stand out of a crowd, the truth is that now food, no matter how great, is the cure-all of a […]
Heart Strong with Kefir: Women and Heart Health
If you think only older men have heart attacks, think again. Heart disease is a serious threat to people of all ages and genders, and women are actually far more likely to die from heart disease than they are from all forms of cancer combined. A shocking one in three women will succumb to heart […]
Cooking with Kefir: Meal Prep Part 2
Last week we introduced you to our favorite ways to incorporate our kefir into your weekly meal prep routine. From smoothie packs to strained kefir cheese, there are countless places where fabulously fermented milk smoothies can make your life easier, tastier and healthier. While preparing a large portion of your food or meals over […]
Kefir Eats for the Big Game
This weekend’s big game is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year, not just because of the activities on the field, but because of amazing commercials and the incredible food we get to eat. No game-day is complete without a smorgasbord of kefir eats, so we’ve put together a list of our […]
Yoga and Kefir: The Mind-Body Connection
At Lifeway, we know that when you cultivate a healthy lifestyle, you need to focus on how you move your body as much as what you put in your body. Good health is all about the mind-body connection. While we work hard to make sure all of our kefir products provide the best nutrition possible, […]