These Cherry Night Time Pops are a dream come true! This before-bed treat is designed to help you unwind and relax, deliciously. We all know Lifeway Kefir is loaded with probiotics for gut support, but it also has tryptophan and is a good source of selenium, which may help enhance sleep quality. Cherries bring melatonin and more tryptophan to the mix for restful sleep, while magnesium has been shown to aid in relaxation.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and even help support healthier blood sugar levels and improve levels of satiety due to how it triggers the release of GLP-1 since it is an excellent source of protein and high in bioavailable nutrition.
Lifeway Kefir contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Lifeway also offers our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy cultured cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that is also an excellent source of complete protein.
Prep Time: 5-10 min Servings: 1-2
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lowfat Cherry Kefir
- **or use 1 cup Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- 1 tbsp magnesium powder
- 1/2 cup pure tart cherry juice
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a glass. With a hand blender, blend together everything until all mixed together. Add to freezer pop bags and freeze for 24 hours. Eat before bed for a great night of sleep!
