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Strawberry and Dragon Fruit Smoothie

Give your next strawberry smoothie a colorful spin and a probiotic powerful boost with Strawberry Low-Fat Kefir, real strawberries, bananas, and frozen dragonfruit. If you haven’t tried the purple-pink colorful fruit yet in your smoothies, you’re in for a delicious and colorful surprise. It blends perfectly with strawberries since the flavor of dragon fruit has mild hints of pineapple, strawberries, and kiwis naturally.

Thanks to the whole fruit and Lifeway Kefir in this smoothie, it’s a fantastic source of important energizing B vitamins, vitamins A, D, and C, along with calcium, protein, fiber, and antioxidants. What more could you want? Oh, and we forgot to mention: probiotics. The most valuable and important part of Lifeway Kefir of all. We offer 12 billion colony-forming units (CFUs) in our kefir to give your microbiome the full support they need to be your best self.

Dairy-Free? No Problem!

If you’re dairy-free or looking to explore healthy, delicious organic dairy-free options, you can also use our Strawberry Vanilla Lifeway Oat in this recipe. It’s the perfect organic, gluten-free probiotic oat milk to try and the only oat milk that offers you probiotics with your oat milk. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think!

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 immunityimprove 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 fat 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.

Not Just Oat Milk: Cultured Oat Milk Benefits 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 immunityimprove allergies, and improve digestion. Studies have also 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, a combination of fiber and probiotics is even more beneficial for the gut, immune system, and for brain health due to the way this combination strengthens the microbiome, the powerhouse system of your entire health. This is where Lifeway Oat is so beneficial since it is an organic, cultured oat milk beyond just another standard oat milk. Lifeway Oat contains both fiber and probiotics to help support a healthier body and brain, which means an overall healthier you.

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: 2-5 Minutes Servings: 2-3

Directions

  1. In a blender, blend everything until smooth, then pour into glasses.
  2. Top with whatever garnishes you love. We like natural coconut cream, shredded coconut, and natural granola. Other nuts, seeds, sliced kiwi, sliced strawberries, and more could also be used here.