Calming Kefir Smoothie

Ritualize your next smoothie by blending up our Calming Kefir Smoothie. When it comes to easing stress, starting with what you eat is the first step. Studies have found that high-fiber foods have been linked to a reduced risk of stress and probiotic foods may help support a healthy gut microbiome, suppressing your stress response and reducing anxiety. So blending together high-fiber pears and carrots with probiotic kefir is a delicious way to nourish your inner calm! Probiotics nourish the microbiome which supports the gut-brain axis and can promote a sense of calm and tranquility. If you can’t tolerate dairy or choose not to have it, no problem—we have you covered! You can easily swap in our amazing Lifeway Oat instead. The peaches and cream flavor is a fantastic choice, but you can also try other flavors of Lifeway Oat if you wish to. For all our kefir lovers out there, pick and choose between all the flavors we offer; we use our Organic Whole Milk Kefir since it’s neutral in flavor, but we know some of our low-fat and other whole milk products would be amazing here as well. No matter what Lifeway product you use to make these, you’ll get a good dose of probiotics to nourish your body and brain.

Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Actually Need to Know

With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.

Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.

Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole fat milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health.

Not Just Oat Milk: Cultured Oat Milk Benefits to Know

With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.

Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion. Studies have also shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, a combination of fiber and probiotics is even more beneficial for the gut, immune system, and for brain health due to the way this combination strengthens the microbiome, the powerhouse system of your entire health. This is where Lifeway Oat is so beneficial since it is an organic, cultured oat milk beyond just another standard oat milk. Lifeway Oat contains both fiber and probiotics to help support a healthier body and brain, which means an overall healthier you.

Prebiotics + Probiotics = A Healthier You

Prebiotics are non-living, non-digestible carbohydrates naturally found in a variety of fiber-rich plant foods. Your body actually can’t digest prebiotics, so they’re what probiotics feed off of to remain actively working in your digestive system. They help the digestive system by promoting the growth of good bacteria. Prebiotics and probiotics work together in balance to make sure our digestive system stays on track and regular. Research has found that consuming a variety of prebiotic and probiotic food sources may improve your body’s natural functions, including both your immune and digestive systems.