It’s the time of the year when we look back with reflection and thanks. As we end 2023, we’re recapping our top recipes, Lifeway products, blog posts, and fun events we shared with you this year. We’re so grateful that you chose to be a part of 2023 with Lifeway. Thank you! Here are the […]
Healthy Living
Lifeway Kefir vs. Other Kefir
Kefir is the champagne of dairy, we like to say. It’s the cream of the crop when it comes to a gut-healthy option in the dairy department. Not quite yogurt and not quite regular cow’s milk, it’s the best of them all. Kefir is full of probiotics when it’s made properly and is incredible for […]
Ways to Support a Healthy Immune System
The fall season is an excellent time of year to take stock of your immune-supportive choices within your daily routine. Making just a handful of changes can yield many health benefits to keep your immune system and overall health in check all fall and winter long. This is also a great time of year to […]
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 […]
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, Lifeway 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 […]
5 Important Tips for a Healthy Back-to-School Season
When August arrives, it’s cue for back-to-school which means new notebooks, packing lunchboxes, and getting back into a normal routine. Maybe you’re going to college the first time, going back to college, have kids in school, or are in middle or high school. No matter your situation, Lifeway’s here to help you stay on track […]
5 Reasons (and Tips!) to Keep your Skin Healthy and Safe With Probiotic Foods
Most of us already know of all the benefits of a healthy microbiome, from better immunity to better gut health and brain health. However, our skin is also a unique part of our microbiome and has an entirely different microbiota than that of our guts. In fact, our skin is the largest organ of our […]
The Importance of Starting Your Day With Cultured Foods
Every morning, as soon as our feet hit the floor, an opportunity is before each of us. Most of us have tasks, to-do’s, and tight schedules in the early hours of the day, but we also have an incredible chance to do something good for our bodies that doesn’t require a lot of time. Sure, […]
The Incredible Benefits of Blueberries for Brain, Heart, Skin, and Gut Health
For National Blueberry Month, we couldn’t help but share with you all the incredible benefits of blueberries for brain, gut, and heart health. While you might know a few of these, there is new research coming out regularly that shows blueberries are one of the fruits that consistently prove to be more beneficial than […]
How Mushrooms, Maca, and More Functional Foods Help Support Your Health
Functional foods and adaptogens are not new but are becoming more and more common just like other common health-supporting foods and drinks all of us eat daily. Many of these have been around for centuries across the entire world but are now being used by different ages, cultures, and health backgrounds in common and unique […]