National Ice Cream Month is quickly (and unfortunately) coming to an end, and while we’ve enjoyed working with our favorite frozen delights, we don’t want to miss the opportunity to share with you why our frozen kefir is a treat we can’t stop talking about. Tart, tangy, creamy and refreshing, it’s a deliciously healthy dessert […]
Healthy Living
Finding Our True North with Wanderlust
When it comes to being healthy, what you put in your body is just one piece of the puzzle, albeit a very important one. At Lifeway, we’re dedicated to producing the absolute best kefir, made from the highest quality ingredients, to fuel our bodies. We’re a health food company – the food we make should […]
Why You Should Drink Your Colors with Kefir
Throughout our Drink Your Colors with Kefir series, we’ve discussed the importance of including a variety of colorful, fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Colorful fruits and vegetables, we’ve learned, are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and enzymes that are beneficial to human health. From phytonutrients to flavonoids, antioxidants to fiber, each individual piece […]
Drink Your Colors with Kefir – Powerful Purples and Blues
The last stop in our Drink You Colors with Kefir series is with our powerful, potent purples and blues. Purple and blue fruits and vegetables are abundant in nature, easily recognized and, most of all delicious. From blueberries and blackberries, to eggplants and even cauliflower, they’re packed with important vitamins and minerals and, you guessed […]
Drink Your Colors with Kefir – Gorgeous Greens
Raise your hand if you know a child who finishes their peas and broccoli, on their own, without protest. We bet very few of you have your hands up, and there’s nothing wrong with that! Vegetables of any variety generally fall into the “yucky” category, due to their tendency to be bitter and less sweet […]
We’ve Got the Fever: It’s Allergy Season
Allergy season is upon us. If you’re one of the millions of bleary-eyed, runny-nosed Americans who struggle with Hay Fever every summer, as the lovely green trees, flowers and grass release their tiny pollen grains into the air, grab a tissue and take a seat. A brand new meta-analysis of 23 studies has confirmed that […]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Lifeway Kitchen Style
We’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the Lifeway Kitchen with some of our favorite kefir-ized recipes, inspired by Mexican favorites. Nothing says, “fiesta” like a delicious spread of dips, dressing and snacks to share with a group of friends, right? Even better, all of these great dishes are lightened up and pack powerful probiotic punches! […]
Gas Attack: What to Eat to Avoid Bloat
Ever wondered why some foods cause more bloating than others? If you’ve ever experienced excess flatulence or bloating, you know it can be extremely uncomfortable and unpleasant. While it might feel like gas tends to come at the most inconvenient times, there are a few things you can do to recognize why it happens […]
Lifeway’s Favorite Spring Recipes
It’s officially spring and while that doesn’t mean the snow is done, it does mean our spring wardrobe is coming out, and so are our favorite spring recipes! The doldrums of winter are slowly rolling out and in their wake are mounds of fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs for us to play with. New snacks, […]
Dairy Still Rules in New Report
If you’re like most of the country, it’s currently snowing outside your window and you have zero desire to leave your couch. That makes this the perfect time to slog through the newly released 571-page report prepared by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The report is meant to offer recommendations for the 2015 edition of […]