Whether you celebrate Taco Tuesday, Taco Thursday, or Taco Any-Day, we are here for you with some of our favorite healthy taco recipes to keep your gut thriving. Our taco recipes are a great source of protein and probiotics thanks to Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese, both of which are complete sources of protein […]
Tips for Shopping for Gluten-Free Products
Going gluten-free can be challenging at first, whether you have Celiac Disease or are just sensitive to gluten-containing grains. Gluten is a protein found in the grains wheat, barley, and rye, and derivatives of these grains (such as kamut, emmer, spelt, farro, emmer, triticale, and eikorn wheat). For people who are intolerant or sensitive to […]
Memorial Day Recipes to Help You Celebrate
Happy Memorial Day! Today we wish you and yours a safe and healthy holiday. We hope you enjoy some time away from the day-to-day routine as we all remember those who sacrificed and served our country for all of us to be free. We would also like to help you celebrate by sharing some […]
How to Manage IBS and Anxiety With Lifestyle and Nutrition
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month, a month dedicated to IBS diagnosis, treatment and overall improvement in quality of life. IBS is a functional disorder of the gut where the gastrointestinal system does not function as it should. It is not curable, making dealing with IBS management a lifelong issue. For people […]
Keeping it Green and Clean for Earth Day
Every day is Earth Day here at Lifeway. Here are some ways that we celebrate green business practices and dedication to environmental sustainability every day.
Foods That Support Healthy Vision – Everyday Superfoods for Your Eyes
It’s time to think more about our eye health this month since March is Save Your Vision Month, the American Optometric Association’s annual campaign to remind the public to take care of their eyes to prevent future vision problems. Eye health not only includes annual eye exams but also screen time considerations, sunlight protection, and […]
SXSW 2023 Panel: It Takes Guts with Lifeway Foods CEO Julie Smolyanksy
Lifeway Foods CEO Julie Smolyansky and “News Not Noise” Host and Author Jessica Yellin to Speak at SXSW 2023 Lifeway CEO Julie Smolyansky has been selected to speak at the SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas on March 12, 2023 at 2:30 PM CT as part of the Food Track. Julie will be joined by […]
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, 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 because […]
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 […]