Rest easy with our Sleepy Girl Smoothie. Made with a blend of Lifeway Kefir, tart cherry juice, and a bit of magnesium powder, this is the perfect bedtime treat. Lifeway Kefir is the drink of your dreams because it’s a good source of selenium, which studies have found may promote optimal sleep time. Cherries contain melatonin and tryptophan to support sleep, and magnesium may help promote relaxation. It’s the trifecta of sleepy girl goodness!
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Actually Need to Know
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 unique 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.
Prep Time: 5 mins Servings: 1Ingredients
- 1 cup Lowfat Cherry Kefir
- **or use 1 cup Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- 1 tbsp magnesium powder
- 1/2 cup pure tart cherry juice
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a glass. With a hand blender, blend together everything until all mixed together. Drink while winding down right before bed!
