Coconut Carrot Smoothie

Carrots are incredibly healthy and delicious, which is why our Coconut Carrot Smoothie deserves a spot in your spring smoothie rotation. They’re an excellent source of vitamins A and C, loaded with fiber, and full of minerals like potassium and magnesium for healthy blood pressure and natural electrolyte balance. Plus, they taste amazing when blended into a smoothie! We mixed these glowing root veggies with warming spices, pineapple, kale, and Lifeway Organic Whole Milk Coconut Kefir, the secret ingredient to better smoothies and better gut health. Besides being loaded with probiotics, protein, calcium, and vitamin D, Lifeway Kefir’s rich and creamy consistency elevates any smoothie to pure delight!

Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You 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 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. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is also a great source of all these nutrients, just in a different format for all the cheese lovers out there.