April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month, a month dedicated to IBS diagnosis, treatment and overall improvement in quality of life. IBS is a functional disorder of the gut where the gastrointestinal system does not function as it should. It is not curable, making dealing with IBS management a lifelong issue. For people […]
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Lifeway Kefir is Now Available at Erewhon Stores
Attention all Erewhon shoppers! Lifeway Kefir is now available at all Erewhon locations in our delicious, clean, organic grass-fed line of whole milk kefir and our line of ProBugs products. You can now find our Grassfed Kefir in Plain and Strawberry flavors at your local Erewhon. Kids and parents will love that Lifeway ProBugs for […]
Foods That Support Healthy Vision – Everyday Superfoods for Your Eyes
It’s time to think more about our eye health this month since March is Save Your Vision Month, the American Optometric Association’s annual campaign to remind the public to take care of their eyes to prevent future vision problems. Eye health not only includes annual eye exams but also screen time considerations, sunlight protection, and […]
SXSW 2023 Panel: It Takes Guts with Lifeway Foods CEO Julie Smolyanksy
Lifeway Foods CEO Julie Smolyansky and “News Not Noise” Host and Author Jessica Yellin to Speak at SXSW 2023 Lifeway CEO Julie Smolyansky has been selected to speak at the SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas on March 12, 2023 at 2:30 PM CT as part of the Food Track. Julie will be joined by […]
How to Support Your Heart Health With a Nutritious Lifestyle
February is American Heart Month, and it’s a great time of year to evaluate our nutrition and lifestyle choices to ensure we’re taking proper care of our bodies and minds to reduce our risk of heart disease. While lifestyle habits such as exercise, stress management and the use of tobacco and alcohol are important, the […]
Black History Month Resources
February is Black History Month. It’s a time to reflect on and celebrate the achievements of voices that often go unheard. This month —and every other day of the year— we honor diversity and remember the accomplishments that marginalized people have contributed to our society. Together, we can make a difference in the fight for […]
Kefir: The Cultured Dairy Beverage You Should Be Drinking
Confused about the buzz around dairy and whether you should consume it or not? With concerns about lactose intolerance and claims that dairy can increase inflammation, it’s no wonder people are advocating against it. But it’s not always so black and white – in fact, cultured (or fermented) dairy is particularly beneficial. It can often […]
It Takes Two: Prebiotics and Probiotics
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?
Kefir Vs. Yogurt: What You Need to Know and Why They’re Not the Same
Kefir and yogurt are both cultured dairy products, but don’t be fooled… they’re not the same! While both are cultured, kefir contains more probiotics and is fermented for a longer period of time, resulting in a higher count of colony-forming units (CFU) – and by a landslide. Some commercial yogurts don’t actually contain probiotics because […]
The Benefits of Kefir for Skin Health + DIY Kefir Face Mask Recipes
How Kefir Can Benefit Skin Health For skin health, kefir is good for you both inside and out. Let us explain… Emerging research shows that our gut and skin have a two-way communication (gut-skin axis) to help keep our skin healthy. When our gut microbiome is in a state of imbalance or distress, an appropriate […]