Last week we introduced our Mental Health Awareness Month series with a post about new research showing a connection between probiotic-rich foods, such as kefir, and reduced anxiety. We also talked about the White House’s National Microbiome Initiative (NMI), which will “advance microbiome science in ways that will benefit individuals, communities, and the planet.” Today we’re taking this series […]
4th Annual Chef’s Playground
Last night, the Academy for Global Citizenship’s 4th annual Chef’s Playground fundraising event took place at Chicago’s Art Institute in the Modern Wing. Twenty high-profile chefs, local and national celebrities, and business innovators gathered to sample tasty treats in support of the academy’s mission to empower all students to positively impact the community and world beyond. “The Academy […]
The Secret to Happiness? Gut Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a month where those who often suffer silently are acknowledged. As kefir producers, it makes us proud to know that our product may aid in bolstering mental health. There have been several studies that have linked probiotic-rich foods to a decrease in anxiety. In fact, we’ve written about probiotics’ potential mental health benefits before.
Celebrating 30 Years!
Today marks 30 years of Lifeway Foods! Follow along the timeline as we travel through the past with photos, articles, and videos. It’s been a wild ride, but we have so much planned for the upcoming year! And we couldn’t have made it without the support of our Lifeway customers. So, Thank You! Be sure to stay […]
Made with Lifeway Spring Recipe Book 2016
Keeping in line with our seasonal recipe books, we’re happy to announce the fourth issue of our recipe eBook Made with Lifeway! Our Spring 2016 issue includes some of our favorite seasonal recipes to get you ready for the warm weather ahead. (Are you as excited as we are?!) You’ve seen some of the recipes before, but there’s nothing […]
Kefir in the Arts
We’ve found that artists and creative personalities seem to love kefir — and we love them back! After all, kefir is a cultured dairy product. Lifeway has a history of lending enthusiastic support to a wide variety of creative endeavors, from music festivals to fashion shows, so it’s exciting when artists such as the Red […]
Recipe Roundup: Cinco de Mayo Edition
To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, we’ve gathered some of our favorite Mexican inspired dishes — all healthy and easy to make the day of or night before. Be on the lookout tomorrow for a new Mexican inspired dish. (Hint: it involves burrito bowls!)
Master the Art of Smoothies
There are many ways to create smoothies with our signature kefir. Choose from our low-fat, protein, or organic lines. If you want something more dessert-like, our frozen kefir is much healthier than fro-yo and ice cream!
Find Your Flavor with Our NEW Product Request Form!
It’s now easier than ever to request your favorite Lifeway® products! We’ve designed a brand new Product Request Form that can be downloaded and printed at your convenience. Simply print out all or part of the form, mark which products you’d like your local grocer to carry, and give it to the dairy/store manager! Most […]
Superfood Spotlight: Rhubarb
If you take a trip to any grocery store, farmers market or supercenter in throughout the United States this week, you’ll likely come across rows of long, rose and green colored stalks of fresh rhubarb. Coming into season near the beginning of spring in colder climates, rhubarb is the perennial harbinger of spring. It sticks around just […]