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 […]
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5 Important Things to Know if You or a Loved One Has Celiac Disease
Celiac Disease is something you may or not have heard of with the recent boom in “gluten-free” products, benefits, and individuals testifying they feel better when they don’t eat sources of gluten. Others are able to eat gluten with no side effects, and in the proper whole grain form, whole grain wheat, barley, and […]
Our 5 Favorite Easy Meal Prep Tips Using Kefir
Lifeway Kefir is one of the best ways to get probiotics, protein, calcium, and vitamins A, D, and several B vitamins all in one easy-to-digest, nearly lactose-free serving. One of our favorite things about kefir is that it’s also an easy meal-prep staple since it is so versatile and lasts a long time in the […]
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 […]
10 Different Ways to Use Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese
If you’re new to Lifeway Kefir, or any probiotic beverage in general, you might be wondering what you can do with it. After all, if you’re not used to drinking it straight, it can take some getting used to since it’s a potent, tart beverage that you’ll soon grow to love. Until then, however, why […]
5 Important Tips for a Healthy Back-to-School Season
It’s that time of year again! Time for new notebooks, packing lunchboxes, getting back into a normal bedtime routine, and embracing the excitement— and maybe even a little nervousness—that comes with each back-to-school season. Maybe you’re going to college the first time, going back to college, have kids in school, or are in middle […]
5 Reasons (and Tips!) to Keep your Skin Healthy and Safe With Probiotic Foods
Most of us already know of all the benefits of a healthy microbiome, from better immunity to better gut health and brain health. However, our skin is also a unique part of our microbiome and has an entirely different microbiota than that of our guts. In fact, our skin is the largest organ of our […]
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, […]
The Incredible Benefits of Blueberries for Brain, Heart, Skin, and Gut Health
For National Blueberry Month, we couldn’t help but share with you all the incredible benefits of blueberries for brain, gut, and heart health. While you might know a few of these, there is new research coming out regularly that shows blueberries are one of the fruits that consistently prove to be more beneficial than […]
How Mushrooms, Maca, and More Functional Foods Help Support Your Health
Functional foods and adaptogens are not new but are becoming more and more common just like other common health-supporting foods and drinks all of us eat daily. Many of these have been around for centuries across the entire world but are now being used by different ages, cultures, and health backgrounds in common and unique […]