As consumers, it’s natural to worry about too much added sugar in the diet. Current consumption of added sugars for most Americans is slightly higher than what is recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). Americans’ intake is around 13% of calories per day, while the recommendation is up to 10% (270 calories) out […]
Celebrate American Heart Month With Lifeway!
February is the month of celebrating love and kindness, and it’s also American Heart Month! This is the month to take some time to show love to your body, specifically your heart. We recently shared some smart choices you can make to care of your heart, and want to give you a heart-healthy refresher on those […]
Lifeway Kefir vs. Other Kefir
Kefir is the champagne of dairy, we like to say. It’s the cream of the crop when it comes to a gut-healthy option in the dairy department. Not quite yogurt and not quite regular cow’s milk, it’s the best of them all. Kefir is full of probiotics when it’s made properly and is incredible for […]
Gut-Healthy Thanksgiving Delights: A Feast for Your Microbiome
As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us look forward to a festive feast with family and friends. This year, why not add a gut-healthy twist to your traditional spread? We’ve partnered with Lifeway Kefir to bring you a collection of delicious recipes that not only celebrate the flavors of the season but also promote gut health. […]
Our Favorite Gut-Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin Spice season is well in swing and we’re here to help you celebrate right with a sensational assortment of pumpkin spice recipes that will make you smile, nourish your gut, and support your microbiome on multiple levels. They also taste great, too! We’ve included a round-up of some of our favorite pumpkin spice recipes […]
Ways to Support a Healthy Immune System
The fall season is an excellent time of year to take stock of your immune-supportive choices within your daily routine. Making just a handful of changes can yield many health benefits to keep your immune system and overall health in check all fall and winter long. This is also a great time of year to […]
How Lifeway Kefir Supports Healthy Skin and Hair
You may have heard the saying, “You are what you eat,” but have you ever considered that what you eat could also impact your skin and hair? We are about to dive into the fascinating world of the gut-skin axis, an emerging field of research that reveals the intricate connection between gut health and skin […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chia Seeds, Kefir, And More – How Ancient Foods Are Making Their Comeback
Many foods we call superfoods today, typically foods that originated from other parts of the world besides the United States, are making a comeback—and in a big way when it comes to how they can enhance and support our health. Some of these “superfoods” have been known for years, such as chia seeds and […]