Strawberry Carrot Pineapple Smoothie

Sneak a little carrot into your next smoothie recipe with our Strawberry, Carrot, and Pineapple Smoothie! This smoothie contains gut-friendly fiber to fuel the probiotics in Lifeway Kefir, which is a protein powerhouse along with one of the best sources of live and active probiotic cultures you can buy. Furthermore, this recipe is loaded with vitamins and minerals; strawberries and pineapples are both packed with vitamin C and vitamin B6 while carrots offer vitamins A, C, and B6.  Lifeway Kefir boosts your health with not only probiotics and protein, but also calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin D, plus vitamins B6, B12, and K2.

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 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. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is also a great source of all these nutrients, just in a different format for all the cheese lovers out there.