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 […]
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7 Ways To Keep Your Gut Healthy When You Have Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, with November 14th marked as World Diabetes Day. It’s a month and day to bring public health awareness efforts and initiatives for those living with diabetes or for those who may be at risk. Afterall, it affects about 37 million Americans (both adults and youth), and 537 million adults […]
‘Biotics…What’s in the Name?
Fermented foods, fiber, probiotics, and prebiotics are foods and terms that often come to mind when it comes to microbiome gut health. But now a more recent term is making the rounds, called postbiotics. Then add synbiotics into the mix and these terms can get confusing, not to mention tongue-twisters. Prebiotics. Probiotics. Postbiotics. Synbiotics. Here’s […]
Kefir – A Perfect Workout Recovery Drink
The secret to a great workout or competing successfully in an athletic event may come down to the foods you choose. When it comes to avoiding fatigue and performing better at the next event or workout, a focus on nutritional pre- and post-activity is a key component to success. Proper recovery foods and beverages (within […]
Which Frozen Kefir Would You Choose?
Choose the flavor you are craving! All of these frozen kefir recipes are no-churn and probitoic. Strawberry Basil Frozen Kefir Celebrate any occasion with a scoop of our Strawberry Basil Frozen Kefir. It’s a creamy, naturally sweet treat that tastes like the fresh flavors of a summer garden. Buttered Popcorn Frozen Kefir We captured the […]
Which Kefir Smoothie Would You Choose?
Which kefir smoothie do you choose? Strawberry Matcha Drink Skip the long wait at the drive-thru and make your own Strawberry Matcha Drink. We whipped up a gut-healthy version with creamy strawberry kefir. Start by pouring a blend of strawberries, ice, and strawberry kefir halfway into a glass, then layer with matcha latte on top. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]