April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month, a month dedicated to IBS diagnosis, treatment and overall improvement in quality of life. IBS is a functional disorder of the gut where the gastrointestinal system does not function as it should. It is not curable, making dealing with IBS management a lifelong issue. For people […]
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How Fermented Foods Support Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
Keeping blood sugar levels stable and healthy can be a concern for many people, even for those who have not been diagnosed with diabetes, an autoimmune disorder that affects millions worldwide. Managing blood sugar levels and preventing up and down spikes is vital to feeling your best and avoiding potential health issues. Stable blood sugars help […]
The Importance of Protein in the Human Diet
Most of us think about protein as a muscle-building nutrient that keeps our bodies strong and healthy, but protein does many things in our body way beyond just helping build muscle and aid in post-workout recovery. It’s a component of every cell and is involved in everything from blood sugar regulation to a healthy mood […]
Tips for College Students: How to Still Eat Healthy and Frugal If You Live in a Dorm
Whether you’re a first-time college student or going back to school this fall, we’d like to share with you some tips that can help you eat healthfully and frugally too, even if you live in a dorm with limited resources. Students on a limited income or working within a food budget and a lack […]
The Importance of Starting Your Day With Cultured Foods
Every morning, as soon as our feet hit the floor, an opportunity is before each of us. Most of us have tasks, to-do’s, and tight schedules in the early hours of the day, but we also have an incredible chance to do something good for our bodies that doesn’t require a lot of time. Sure, […]
Cherry Smoothie Bowl
Life is just a bowl of cherries with this incredible tasting Cherry Smoothie Bowl! A smoothie bowl makes a great breakfast because it’s quick, filling, and nutritious in many different ways. Our Cherry Smoothie Bowl recipe is a tart treat for your tastebuds since we use fresh ingredients all full of flavor, plus our delicious […]
Creamy Cold Brew Smoothie
Calling all coffee lovers! If you already love cold-brew coffee, just wait until you try this magnificent probiotic-rich Cold Brew Smoothie. Our smoothie packs billions of probiotic cultures thanks to the Organic Lifeway Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir used in this recipe and is a great source of prebiotics thanks to the banana, gluten-free oats, and […]
Strawberries and Cream Smoothie
It’s strawberry season! This is our favorite time of the year to visit our local farmers market and come home with a handful of fresh, succulent strawberries. We’re taking these juicy berries and blending them into a delicious Strawberries and Cream Smoothie. This recipe takes a traditional treat and gives it a probiotic spin with […]
Apricot and Poppyseed Overnight Oats
Apricots are one of the most underrated fruits to be enjoyed during the final days of summer so we took the liberty of creating a recipe for you to do just that! Enhanced with probiotics and protein from Lifeway Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir, which is rich in protein and contains 12 probiotics for optimal gut […]
Cranberry Fudge Smoothie
Put those leftover cranberries and pecans to good use with this Thanksgiving-inspired smoothie. Treat yourself to a Cranberry Fudge Smoothie, a decadent and superfood-packed indulgence with ingredients like prebiotic chia seeds, mineral-rich maple syrup, and probiotic kefir. We used our limited edition Cranberry Crème Brulee Kefir to bring holiday flair, protein, and probiotics to this […]