Creamy, Dreamy Cherry Kefir Mocktail

Our goal for the new year? Better gut health and sleep with the help of this Creamy, Dreamy Cherry Kefir Mocktail made with Lifeway Kefir. This dreamy mocktail is made with a double dose of our kefir, including Lowfat Plain Lifeway Kefir and Lowfat Strawberry Lifeway Kefir, which both power this mocktail up with complete protein and live probiotics in one delightful drink.

Kefir + Cherries = Better Sleep and Gut Health

Not only has kefir been shown to support gut health, it’s also beneficial for sleep support and mental well-being that are important for good rest. Kefir contains nutrients that help enhance your body’s natural sleep cues, including containing specific amino acids (the building blocks of protein) that triggers serotonin production, two of which include tryptophan and glycine. Kefir also contains substantial amounts of calcium, magnesium, and potassium that help support a natural state of calm and relaxation. Furthermore, the probiotics used in our kefir have been shown to improve sleep health by supporting the gut-brain axis for a healthy mind and gut.

Tart cherry juice and cherries are also helpful for sleep as they help your body produce melatonin (the sleep hormone) more efficiently. Cherries are a good source of prebiotic fiber as well, which helps support a healthy microbiome. Additionally, they contain high amounts of polyphenols, which are a specific class of antioxidants shown to support a healthy heart and better gut function.

So, grab your blender and your favorite glass, then get blending to better gut and sleep health with this sweet treat of a drink. It’s full of benefits from top to bottom, never leaving you with next-day regrets!

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 optimal digestion and 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, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.

Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.