Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Find probiotics at the end of the rainbow this St. Patrick’s Day (or any time of year!) with our Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. This classic combination of chocolate and mint is better than what you’ll find in the store because this recipe is made with clean, wholesome ingredients. We start with Lifeway Kefir for gut-loving probiotics. Then for natural color, we add spirulina powder for antioxidants and banana for sweetness along with vitamins and minerals, plus a dose of avocado for a wonderfully creamy consistency. We then add a handful of mint for that sharp, fresh flavor we all know and love about mint chocolate ice cream.

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 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.