February is American Heart Month, and it’s a great time of year to evaluate our nutrition and lifestyle choices to ensure we’re taking proper care of our bodies and minds to reduce our risk of heart disease. While lifestyle habits such as exercise, stress management and the use of tobacco and alcohol are important, the […]
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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 […]
Farmer Cheese Linzer Cookies
These Farmer Cheese Linzer Cookies are a sweet, irresistible love letter to your gut. ❤️ A creamy blend of Lifeway Farmer Cheese and fresh raspberries nestles between two soft pistachio cookies, delivering a balance of probiotics and prebiotic fiber to support your microbiome. Plus, Farmer Cheese is an excellent source of protein and a good […]
Kefir: The Cultured Dairy Beverage You Should Be Drinking
Confused about the buzz around dairy and whether you should consume it or not? With concerns about lactose intolerance and claims that dairy can increase inflammation, it’s no wonder people are advocating against it. But it’s not always so black and white – in fact, cultured (or fermented) dairy is particularly beneficial. It can often […]
Kefir Vs. Yogurt: What You Need to Know and Why They’re Not the Same
Kefir and yogurt are both cultured dairy products, but don’t be fooled… they’re not the same! While both are cultured, Lifeway Kefir contains more probiotics and is fermented for a longer period of time resulting in a higher count of colony-forming units (CFU) – and by a landslide. Some commercial yogurts don’t actually contain probiotics […]
Fig and Honey Smoothie
We’ve put together a simple, sensational smoothie that will satisfy your sweet tooth naturally with ripe and tender figs. We blend this luscious fruit with Coconut Honey Lifeway Kefir, a banana, and a mix of winter seasonings to create a delightful treat that will get your weekend started right. Lifeway Kefir loads this smoothie with […]
Broccoli Mushroom Egg Breakfast Casserole
Rise and shine with this Broccoli, Mushroom, & Egg Breakfast Casserole! We’re loading fresh vegetables, mushrooms, Lifeway Kefir, and Lifeway Farmer Cheese into a casserole dish and baking up a tasty, hearty meal to get you on your way at the start of your day. Beyond the probiotics, Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese elevate […]
Eggplant Hummus Pita Pocket
We cannot tell you hummus we love this dish! Chickpeas are one of history’s earliest cultivated legumes for good reason; they’re a delicious source of plant-based protein and they pair perfectly with a wide variety of foods. For this recipe, we’ve blended chickpeas into hummus, spread it inside a pita pocket, and mixed-in eggplant, artichoke […]
The Benefits of Kefir for Skin Health + DIY Kefir Face Mask Recipes
How Kefir Can Benefit Skin Health For skin health, kefir is good for you both inside and out. Let us explain… Emerging research shows that our gut and skin have a two-way communication (gut-skin axis) to help keep our skin healthy. When our gut microbiome is in a state of imbalance or distress, an appropriate […]
Detox Green Lemonade Smoothie
Our Detox Green Lemonade Smoothie is a dream for your gut health with no pricey pills or powders needed thanks to probiotic Lifeway Kefir! We love a good refreshing glass of lemonade, but the traditional recipe doesn’t have enough nutrients for our liking (and way too much added sugar). So, we’re going green with our […]