Spring is one of the best seasons of the year to take stock of your health practices and enjoy a mini reboot as the weather warms up. Time changes, alternating weather patterns, and adjustments to schedules this time of year can throw our circadian rhythm and natural alignments off track if we’re not congizant of it all. Spring might also be a little difficult for those who suffer from allergies and other immune system reactions, but all hope isn’t lost! It can be a great time of year to enjoy many health benefits with the right tools on hand. That’s where we come in!
Since springtime means more sunshine for brighter moods, warming temps so you can get outside more often and enjoy nature, and brings new types of produce to enjoy to support health during this time of year, consider it the best time to take stock of what you need and go from there. The kitchen is a great place to start. Whip up a few easy smoothies this week to see what we mean. Embracing seasonal fruits and veggies, probiotic and cultured foods like Lifeway Kefir, and supportive herbs and spices are all easy, doable things anyone can do this week and get fast results to feel better and enjoy more energy and better digestion.
To get you started, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite spring smoothies that are made with the probiotic powers of Lifeway Kefir to support digestion, combat allergies, and give your microbiome what it needs to thrive during seasonal changes. We paired our kefir with nourishing seasonal fruits and veggies that balance the body from season to season.
1. Allergy Support Smoothie
Don’t let allergies steal the show this year! Be prepared with nutrient-packed foods instead, just like the ingredients in this Allergy Support Smoothie. It’s a must for spring. It starts with our Organic Whole Milk Lifeway Kefir, which offers a winning combination of probiotics and vitamin D to help support your immune system, and then gets a boost from local honey, bee pollen, turmeric, ginger, and frozen fruits like dark cherries and berries. With nourishing ingredients that support your immune system, powered by the probiotics in Lifeway Kefir with bioavailable protein, seasonal allergies don’t stand a chance. Get the recipe here!
2. Strawberry Carrot Smoothie
Carrots and strawberries are two of everyone’s favorite springtime produce, and we’re no exception to the rule. That’s why we blitzed them up with frozen pineapple that supports digestion along with Lifeway Kefir. Strawberries and carrots are both rich in antioxidants that support your skin and give your immune system ample amounts of vitamin C, a well-known important vitamin for optimal immune function. Lifeway Kefir’s probiotics, protein, and vitamins A, D, K, and B12 also provide critical nutrients to give your body some extra love and care. Get the recipe here!
3. Carrot Peach Apple Smoothie
Carrots and peaches are sensational choices for spring smoothies, along with apples, which contain a plant compound known as quercetin. Quercetin is a flavonoid found in many plants that is known to combat allergy reactions like colds and sniffles; it can also help reduce inflammation. Peaches and carrots are also rich in fiber that acts as “fuel” for the probiotics in Lifeway Kefir so your microbiome can work its magic. Lifeway Kefir combined with these fruits and veggies are excellent for keeping your digestion on track which can take a hit this time of year as the times change and weather patterns shift. Make this recipe and enjoy the benefits it brings!
4. Pineapple Peach Dream Smoothie
Spinach, peaches, and pineapple are treasure of a trio for your health, but when blended with Lifeway Kefir’s probiotics and protein, they’re unstoppable. Peaches, pineapples, and spinach are all rich in vitamins C and B6, along with prebiotic fiber, and they’re all supportive of immune system health. Mango Lifeway Kefir makes the perfect pairing and gives the smoothie a wonderful tropical flavor plus a wealth of probiotic goodness. We even added in some fresh orange and flax seeds for an extra boost! Show your gut some love while you enjoy the deliciousness this dreamy smoothie brings.
5. Detox Green Lemonade Smoothie
While our bodies all detox naturally on their own, it never hurts to include a few extra ingredients to give them some extra support now and then. Lemons, ginger, fresh greens, and fermented foods like Lifeway Kefir are four of the best natural ingredients you can find at your local supermarket that can help you do just that—no pricey pills or powders required. We whirled all four of these powerhouse foods up into this, dare we say decadent, Detox Green Lemonade Smoothie. The greens, ginger, lemon, and Lifeway kefir all help keep your digestion on track, tame any tummy troubles, so you can keep on keeping on, all spring long. Get the recipe for this green, gut-healthy smoothie here.
For more healthy smoothie recipes with protein and probiotics, check out all our recipes here. We also share new recipes every single week on social media, so give us a visit over at Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Pinterest. We’d love to see you there!