If you’ve seen an increase in news about walnuts lately, you’re not alone. The aptly named “Wonder Nut” has been the focus of many research studies lately, specifically in regard to their potential anti-aging properties. “Anti-aging” is a bit misleading, if you ask us. After all, you can neither slow down, stop or reverse […]
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Carbs are Back: the Lowdown on Resistant Starch
Did you hear the news? Carbs are not the public health scourge they’ve been made out to be. Whole grains and other healthy carbs are brimming with fiber for digestive health, as well as an array of vital vitamins and minerals. Plus, they taste pretty awesome, too. Beyond that, some carbohydrates contain a type […]
Spring Clean Your Diet with Amie Valpone
We’ve reached the third and final week of our series, Spring Clean Your Diet with theHealthyApple.com’s Amie Valpone! If you missed parts one and two, check them out here and here. In part one of our series we took a look at the word “detox” and its actual meaning: A process or period of time in which […]
Spring Clean Your Diet with Amie Valpone
We’re back with part two in our three part Spring Clean Your Diet with Amie Valpone series. Amie is a good friend of ours and author of the new book Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation and Reset Your Body. If you missed part one of the series, check it out here. […]
Spring Clean Your Kitchen for a Healthy, Wealthy Season
While the weather here in Chicago still can’t make up its mind what season it is, the beginning of March signals for many that spring is on its way. If you’re like many of the members of the Lifeway team, winter means hunkering down, bundling up and bracing yourself for weeks on end of […]
5 Superfood Ingredients for Sensational Smoothies
In a world always on the lookout for shortcuts to a healthy life, the term “superfood” is thrown around without any real definition. While it’s true that some natural foods have qualities that make them stand out of a crowd, the truth is that now food, no matter how great, is the cure-all of a […]
Superfood Spotlight: Teff
One of the food trends we’re most excited to see explode in 2016 is the growth in interest, and availability, of ancient grains (sometimes called super grains). Long gone are the days where our only options were brown or white rice. Thanks to the introduction of cous cous, followed swiftly and powerfully by quinoa (an […]
4 Probiotic Pasta Dishes for Cold Winter Nights
While it’s been unseasonably (and wonderfully) warm here in Chicago, we know frigid winter nights are on their way and are going to stick around. Add that to extremely early sunsets (we’re talking 4:30 p.m., folks) and the soon-to-be-absence of holiday cheer, we’re definitely going to need some easy, healthy comfort food to keep us […]
Lifeway’s Favorite Hanukkah Recipes
Looking for something exciting to add to your Hanukkah table this year? You came to the right place! We’ve pulled together our favorite recipes for appetizers, dips and treats all made with real ingredients – no mystery cream-of-something soups or artificial flavorings here. Plus, they all contain Lifeway kefir, so you know you’re serving up […]
Farmer Cheese Lasagna Roll-ups
Pack your next batch of pasta with Lifeway Farmer Cheese, and you’ll be glad you did thanks to its satisfying protein and rich, creamy texture that works just like ricotta and other types of cultured fresh cheese varieties. Our Farmer Cheese Lasagna Rolll-ups are the perfect one to try next. This recipe marries the […]