Pumpkin Bread with Probiotic Frosting

Grab your fork and dig into this holiday-ready recipe! Our Pumpkin Bread with Probiotic-Frosting is the perfect way to welcome in the fall season and enter the holiday countdown. Made with Lifeway’s probiotic-rich original whole milk kefir, gluten-free flour, seasonal spices, pumpkin purée, and a few other ingredients, this is the quick bread recipe everyone will be asking you once they try it! Our kefir keeps the bread super tender with a flaky crumb without any toughness or strange texture. Kefir is a great stand-in for buttermilk and has a much higher nutritional value to it, plus natural protein! This bread has it all: flavor, fiber, and gut-friendly kefir. Give it a try for your Thanksgiving this year!

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.