Everyone’s talking about probiotics these days – the enzymes and bacteria that help regulate digestion, support immunity and generally make you feel good. Prebiotics are another, equally important component of a healthy diet. But what exactly are they?
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5 Quick and Easy Gut-Healthy Labor Day Recipes made with Lifeway
Labor Day is meant to be enjoyed by taking a day away from work, not by standing over a hot stove or spending all day in the kitchen prepping your eats for the day. So we’re here to help keep you fueled and free up your time in the most delicious, gut-healthy ways with five […]
Pumpkin Spice Kefir is Back!
When the nights grow colder and the leaves start changing, it can mean only one thing: fall is here! With autumn’s arrival, we break out our favorite flannel, roast marshmallows over bonfires and pour tall glasses of our famous Pumpkin Spice Kefir!
Back by Popular Demand: Lifeway Basics Plus
Lifeway Foods is bringing back a fan favorite! The Basics Plus line of kefir and colostrum, which first hit shelves nearly 30 years ago, is making a comeback. These grab-and-go supplement shots combine Lifeway’s signature blend of gut-loving probiotics with nutrient-dense colostrum in a convenient format, helping you support your body anytime, anywhere, without skipping […]
9 Gut-Healthy Potato Recipes Packed With Protein
Whether you bake them, boil them, roast them, or even fry them, potatoes are one of the most versatile plants to keep around in your kitchen. While they get a bad reputation, potatoes are packed with benefits you might not know about. From white to gold to sweet to purple, all potatoes contain prebiotic fiber […]
10 Back-to-School Recipes for Better Gut Health
It’s that time of year where schedules resume, alarms go off earlier, and lunchboxes get packed—it’s back-to-school season! Whether you’ve got little ones going off to school, teenagers with growing appetites, or you’re in college and doing your own thing, this time of year can be hectic no matter who’s doing the lunch-packing or the […]
9 Amazing Avocado Recipes Packed With Probiotics
Avocados are a powerhouse of nutrition all the way around. These rich, green fruits are packed with prebiotic fiber, and important vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, folate (vitamin B9), potassium, magnesium, and carotenoids which are plant compounds that support eye and skin health, including lutein and zeaxanthin. Avocados are well-known […]
7 Gut-Healthy Ice Cream Recipes Made with Lifeway Kefir
It’s hard to beat the taste of your favorite flavor of ice cream on a hot summer day, but when it’s made with probiotic, protein-packed Lifeway Kefir, it’s game over! Turn your ice cream into a healthier, high-protein treat that your gut will love as much as you do by swapping the heavy cream (and […]
The Brilliant Benefits of Blueberries, and 7 Blueberry Recipes Made with Lifeway
Blueberries might seem like an ordinary fruit, however, these little gems are anything but basic. Small, yet mighty, blueberries are rich in antioxidants including vitamin C, fiber that nourishes the gut and supports regularity, and are a potent source of beneficial polyphenols. Polyphenols are a compound found in deeply colored plants, including berries, that […]
Lifeway Celebrates 40 Years of Kefir with a Lifeway Drone Show in Chicago
On June 18th, we celebrated a major milestone for Lifeway Kefir with National Kefir Day, making it the first national holiday for us at Lifeway Kefir! To culminate the festivities, and to show our thanks to all those who have supported Lifeway over the years, we hosted a celebratory drone show in Chicago on Friday, […]