Antibacterial is out! As huge proponents of probiotics, we’ve always believed in nurturing your microbiome, not destroying it — and now it appears the FDA feels the same way. A few weeks ago, the FDA officially banned the use of triclosan, triclocarban, and 17 other chemicals in antibacterial hand soap and body washes. Not only are these products no […]
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What are natural flavors?
Artificial flavors, natural flavors – you’ve seen them on labels, but what are the differences between the two? Natural flavors, as the name indicates, are derived from real, natural sources. All natural flavors that Lifeway uses are made from fruit juices, fruit essences, and essential oils. The fruit flavoring is derived from the fruit itself. […]
Healthy Snack Ideas For a Healthy Gut
As a Duke University Hospital dietetic intern who also happens to be lactose intolerant, Lauren Littmann is in the unique position of really needing to know her stuff when it comes to lactose-free options. So when she recently tweeted at us, “My favorite source of probiotics. Fermented milk, y’all #happygut” alongside a pic of our blueberry kefir, we knew that we wanted to reach out to her and hear what else she had to say.
4 Reasons Blending Beats Juicing
While food trends come and go with the seasons, some have true lasting power. Juicing is one, and making smoothies is another, and we’re often asked, “is it better to juice or to blend?” The decision can be tough, and there are strong advocates for and against both. Smoothies and juices are typically packed with healthy […]
Added Sugar to be Required on New Nutrition Labels: FDA
Coming soon will be an updated Nutrition Facts Panel aka “The Nutrition Facts.” The new label will feature a larger type for Calories, a new line for added sugar, and the addition of Vitamin D and Potassium. With the current nutrition label standards being more than 20 years old, we here at Lifeway are excited about the update especially […]
Mental Health in America: National Mental Health Month
Last week we introduced our Mental Health Awareness Month series with a post about new research showing a connection between probiotic-rich foods, such as kefir, and reduced anxiety. We also talked about the White House’s National Microbiome Initiative (NMI), which will “advance microbiome science in ways that will benefit individuals, communities, and the planet.” Today we’re taking this series […]
The Secret to Happiness? Gut Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a month where those who often suffer silently are acknowledged. As kefir producers, it makes us proud to know that our product may aid in bolstering mental health. There have been several studies that have linked probiotic-rich foods to a decrease in anxiety. In fact, we’ve written about probiotics’ potential mental health benefits before.
Ticket Giveaway to The Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo
The Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo will take place in Schaumburg, IL from May 14-15. Lifeway has four (4) free single day adult passes to giveaway to four (4) lucky winners! The codes we will give out are good for either Sunday or Saturday (your choice). In addition to checking out some of the […]
Master the Art of Smoothies
There are many ways to create smoothies with our signature kefir. Choose from our low-fat, protein, or organic lines. If you want something more dessert-like, our frozen kefir is much healthier than fro-yo and ice cream!
Innovation Summit: Kefir & Science
The 2015-2016 Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge kicked off its Innovation Summit yesterday with a Welcome Dinner Beach Party, where we served our famously delicious Hibiscus Frozen Kefir Floats for dessert! Lifeway is proud to be sponsoring this year’s Summit which runs April 20-24 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The […]