With the sun beaming down and summer fast approaching, we thought it’d be a good time to revisit some of our favorite frozen treats. Unlike traditional ice cream, frozen goodies that are made with Lifeway Kefir support your microbiome with 12 live and active probiotic cultures. Do you like fruit? Check out our Raspberry Chocolate […]
Digestion
Benefits of Lifeway Kefir
Our Lifeway Kefir is loaded with love. We love your microbiome with 12 live and active probiotic cultures. We love your bones with up to 390mg of calcium and 3.8mcg of vitamin D per serving. We love your muscles with up to 10g of protein per serving. We love your heart with kefir that is […]
Foods that Make You Feel Good, Plus a Pomegranate Rose Smoothie
What we choose to eat and what we choose not to eat directly affect the way we feel both physically and mentally. Food choices are connected to the health of our mood and overall outlook on things due to how our gut microbes either benefit or suffer from the dietary choices we make, a connection […]
The Importance of Probiotics in Kids’ Diets
Fall is the perfect time to focus on supporting our immune system and lifestyle so we can adjust to the new season with ease and feel our best. It’s also a great time to take stock of children’s diets to ensure that health-supporting foods are included in their meals and snacks each day to support […]
The Importance of Prebiotics
The health of our microbiome is affected by many factors, including what we eat each day. Like probiotics, consuming foods rich in prebiotics play a special role in the health of our gut and body. Prebiotics are the food for necessary probiotic cultures (good, live bacteria) that we depend on for a healthy microbiome. Learn […]
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 […]
5 Tips for Staying Mindful During the Holidays to Help Feel Your Best
Staying mindful of health and nutrition during the holiday season, spanning from October through the end of December, can sometimes be challenging. Chocolates, baked goods, alcoholic beverages, decadent brunch and breakfast spreads, as well as richer sides and proteins are in abundance and often easy to overindulge in. Veggies, fruits, and whole grains often take […]
Our 5 Favorite Easy Meal Prep Tips Using Kefir
Lifeway Kefir is one of the best ways to get probiotics, protein, calcium, and vitamins A, D, and several B vitamins all in one easy-to-digest, nearly lactose-free serving. One of our favorite things about kefir is that it’s also an easy meal-prep staple since it is so versatile and lasts a long time in the […]
Chia Seeds, Kefir, And More – How Ancient Foods Are Making Their Comeback
Many foods we call superfoods today, typically foods that originated from other parts of the world besides the United States, are making a comeback—and in a big way when it comes to how they can enhance and support our health. Some of these “superfoods” have been known for years, such as chia seeds and […]
9 Reasons You Should Be Drinking Kefir
Lifeway kefir is a tart and tangy fermented milk beverage that contains 12 live and active probiotic cultures and 25 to 30 colony-forming units. These beneficial bacteria and yeast-based probiotic cultures provide a myriad of health benefits, making kefir a perfect addition to breakfast, a light snack, a probiotic boost to recipes, and an excellent […]