We know how difficult it can be to exercise when the weather gets cold and snowy – especially here in the Midwest. It’s hard to work up the motivation to stay fit when all you want to do is cuddle up in bed with a nice cup of hot chocolate. It’s important to stay active, […]
Healthy Living
Crickets, Blue Green Algae, and Kefir… Have a #HealthyHalloween with Our Sea Monster Smoothie!
The Sea Monster The Lifeway Kefir Shop, our chain of soft serve frozen kefir cafes, has a tasty and terrifying new smoothie featuring ingredients that will soon be on all the trendsetting healthy food lists. The Sea Monster is crawling up on Chicago’s shores just in time for Halloween! This kefir-based creature contains Lifeway […]
6 Foods that Fight Colds
Cold season is upon us, and this year we’re ready! We’re stocking our kitchens and pantries with our favorite food remedies that will help prevent seasonal colds and help us feel better faster if we do catch one. Check out six of our favorite, accessible, and delicious foods to fend off colds this season. Fall Foods that […]
What Food Blogger and Physician Assistant Emily Vanderburg Eats in a Day
It’s no secret that we love our kefir here at Lifeway. We truly believe that our fabulously fermented beverage can be a healthy and beneficial part of almost anyone’s diet. To get a better look at who exactly our drinkers are, and the diverse lifestyles they lead, we reached out to a handful of loyal drinkers […]
Eat Your Fruits and Veggies on World Vegetarian Day
Today is World Vegetarian Day – the official kick-off of Vegetarian Awareness Month, celebrated every October. According to the North American Vegetarian Society, “World Vegetarian Day was established…to promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism.” In short, it is a day created to celebrate all the wonderful things that can come with a vegetarian diet! There’s […]
Grab a FREE Bag of ProBugs Bites!
You read that right – we’re giving you the chance to win a free bag of our family-friendly ProBugs Bites Freeze-dried Kefir Melts!
When we say family-friendly, we mean it! These bites are specially formulated for tiny tummies (more specifically, toddlers nine months and older) and dissolve quickly, delivering 10 live and active probiotic cultures in a gentle, effective way.
Bye Bye, Antibac!
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 […]
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. […]
7 Caffeine Free Energy Boosts
With a rumored coffee shortage coming soon, we wanted to find some caffeine substitutes that will help you avoid the jitters and withdrawal of your afternoon cup of joe.
5 Back-to-School Snack Hacks for Probiotic Health
Whether you’re heading back to college or have kids of your own, prepping snacks and lunches in advance can save a lot of time. We have some snack ideas that will help you tackle the busy fall schedules ahead. 1. The To-Go Snack Being hangry is the last thing you want when trying to shuttle your kids […]