A good night’s sleep is often easier said than done. Insomnia or a bad night’s sleep can affect our daily well-being and even be detrimental to our health. While relaxation techniques, changing up our bedtime routine, and limiting screen time before bed are great ideas to improve sleep, perhaps the secret of a good night’s […]
Ivan Zwick: #1 Kefir Fan
Ivan Zwick, of Marion, IL, has won national and international championships in bench press competitions. He is a former international gold medalist and decorated athlete. But what’s even more impressive? He’s 79 years old and doesn’t plan to end his weightlifting career anytime soon. This past May, Zwick competed at the World Bench Press Championships […]
Kefir Vs Yogurt: Which one is healthier?
What exactly is the difference between kefir and yogurt? They both start out as milk, they’re both fermented, and they’re both tart and tangy — yet they’re completely different products. We’ve got the lowdown on the biggest differences between kefir vs yogurt. For starters, kefir has 12 different strains of live and active cultures and […]
What Are Healthy Fats? Why Are They Good For You?
The low-fat food trend has received a lot of criticism in recent years. Because of this, foods high in healthy fats are finally getting the recognition they deserve. Of course, not all fats are created equal. Trans fat, for example, should be avoided at all costs, whereas unsaturated fats, like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, are actually […]
The Kefir Cookbook Tour
Part memoir, part cookbook, The Kefir Cookbook is a delicious collection of over 100 globally inspired sweet and savory recipes made with the probiotic-rich and nutrient-dense superfood kefir. It contains stories that describe the journey of one of the natural food industry’s pioneering brands, Lifeway, and the family that created it. Author Julie Smolyansky, daughter […]
Betabel Con Kéfir
Este colorido y saludable dip de betabel preparado con Lifeway Kéfir. Rico en vitamina C y fibra te sorprenderá y apasionará a todos los paladares. Ingredientes ½ taza de Plain Lifeway Kefir 1 pieza de betabel grande, pelado y picado ¼ de semillas de girasol 1 Cucharada de jugo de naranja 1diente de ajo picado Preparación 1. Combina […]
6 Steps to Conquering Portion Control
Proper portion control saves money and time, improves digestion, and helps reach or maintain a healthy weight for all body types. It sounds simple in theory, but it can be difficult to execute – especially if you love to eat! Don’t worry, we’re here to simplify things for you! Take a look at our 6 tips and conquer portion control once and for all.
What’s In My Kefir?
What you eat matters. It’s a simple statement, but it carries important meaning. How your body functions and fights off colds, as well as how fast it recovers from exercise and illness, is directly related to what you eat. In the past, it was easy to know what you were eating – an apple was an […]
Eat Pickles, be Cool as a Cucumber
A new psychiatry research study out of the College of William & Mary and the University of Maryland found a potential link between probiotic-containing fermented foods like pickles, kimchi, and kefir, and social anxiety. They discovered that young adults who eat more fermented foods experience fewer symptoms of social anxiety, with the effect proving strongest among […]
Why Our Kefir is Up to 99% Lactose-Free
If you’re a fan of our kefir, there’s likely a specific reason you took the plunge and grabbed your first bottle. While some of you grew up drinking it, others may have tried based on a tip from a friend, had it recommended by a health practitioner, or read a news story promoting the many […]