Peanut Butter Kefir Protein Bars

Snack on these Peanut Butter Protein Bars during the day for a protein boost or immediately following a workout for muscle recovery. Peanut butter has monounsaturated fats, which are healthy fats that may improve heart health. It’s also a great source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing healthy muscles. To make these bars, mix peanut butter, kefir, honey, vanilla extract, rolled oats, almond meal, chia seeds, and protein powder in a food blender. Then spread the mix on a pan and cool for 2-4 hours in the fridge. Once cooled, cut the spread into bars and dip each bar into white chocolate. Pro tip: Store these bars in a secret hiding spot because once the kids discover them, they’ll be gone in a flash!

Prebiotics + Probiotics = a Healthy You

Prebiotics are non-living, non-digestible carbohydrates naturally found in a variety of 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 system.

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.