As you finalize this year’s Thanksgiving menu, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Before you brave the grocery store or click to purchase your online shopping order, remember that all these recipes call for kefir, so be sure to stock up! Baking with kefir gives each recipe protein, calcium, and vitamin […]
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Tips to Destress This Holiday Season
The holidays are just around the corner, it’s time to spread cheer! You may have to change some of the typical family traditions to ensure the health and safety of loved ones, but the joy can still remain the same. We also want to provide you with resources to de-stress and relax during the most […]
Debunking the Myth: Dairy and Inflammation
Cutting out dairy to reduce inflammation seems to be a current trend, but one that is misunderstood and, perhaps, detrimental to one’s health. The truth is unless you have a true milk protein allergy, research suggests that dairy is likely not the cause of inflammation in your body. In fact, consuming dairy and fermented dairy […]
Halloween Recipe Roundup
Well, hello my pretty, you’ve come to just the right place for some Halloween recipes. With two blinks of our eyes and three wand flicks, we finished brewing four potions and one special surprise. The starving ghouls and goblins are desperate for a bite, but with a little magic, we locked them away and saved […]
Health Expert EJ Okolo on Fitness & Nutrition
EJ Okolo is a fitness trainer at Train Elite in Philadelphia. As part of the Lifeway IG Live Self-care Sessions, EJ energizes the Lifeway community with his high-intensity workouts and passion. His career in fitness began in high school sports and he’s enriched his personal training career by studying health science and exercise physiology at […]
The Gut-Skin Axis
Genetics, diet, hydration, exercise, sunscreen, and skincare all contribute to the health of our skin. However, as the saying goes, “true beauty lies within,” which may very well hold true with keeping our skin beautiful. The Gut-Skin Axis Similar to our gut, we have a skin microbiome that is home to billions of microorganisms that […]
Black Lives Matter
Lifeway is more than just a kefir company. At the heart of our business is the mission to help people lead healthier, happier lives. We recognize that racism is a public health crisis, and feel it is vital that we all help lift and heal our communities, especially those that have long been impacted by […]
Gut Health and Sleep
A good night’s sleep is often easier said than done. Insomnia or a bad night’s sleep can affect our daily well-being and even be detrimental to our health. While relaxation techniques, changing up our bedtime routine and limiting screen time before bed are great ideas to improve sleep, perhaps the secret of a good night’s […]
Ways to Support a Healthy Immune System
With the heightened awareness surrounding how to prevent illness, we’ve rounded the best ways to strengthen the immune system and fight off infection. Get The Sunshine Vitamin, Vitamin D: Vitamin D is a unique vitamin that can be produced by our body with exposure to ultraviolet lights. However, cloudy and cold days or the risk […]
Self-Care Practices for Immunity
Right now, the kindest thing we can do is stay home to prevent the spread of illness. Trust us, we understand that the idea of social distancing is overwhelming and scary, which is why we suggest a few self-care practices to relieve your anxiety and show yourself love while you’re safe indoors. Use this time […]