Give your morning an egg-ceptional start with a plate of Soft-Boiled Eggs and Lemon Toast. For this easy recipe, we spread our mildly tangy Lifeway Farmer Cheese over crisp toasted sourdough. Loaded with probiotics to support a healthy gut, our small batch cheese has a smooth and creamy texture and glides effortlessly across the bread. We then add a soft-boiled egg, prepared so its silky, golden yolk is encased in a delicately set egg white. And finally, we sprinkle hand-picked, aromatic herbs to add a burst of freshness to every bite.
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.
Prebiotics + Probiotics = A Healthier You
Prebiotics are non-living, non-digestible carbohydrates naturally found in a variety of fiber-rich plant 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 systems.
Prep Time: 20 mins Servings: 2Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, soft boiled
- 1 medium lemon
- 2 cups Farmer Cheese
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- Fresh chopped basil, dill, fresh chives, olive oil, salt and pepper for garnish.
Directions
- To boil the eggs, lay the eggs in a pan and add water just enough to cover the eggs. Heat the pan until the water started boiling. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 6 minutes. When done, immediately transfer the eggs to ice water and let them sit for 2 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix together Farmer Cheese and juice of 1 lemon.
- Toast sourdough bread, top with Farmer Cheese mixture, sliced soft boiled eggs, fresh herbs, salt/pepper and enjoy!
