November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, with November 14th marked as World Diabetes Day. It’s a month and day to bring public health awareness efforts and initiatives for those living with diabetes or for those who may be at risk. Afterall, it affects about 37 million Americans (both adults and youth), and 537 million adults […]
#SummerHarvest Smoothie Collection
Feeling adventurous? Explore the #SummerHarvest tag to see all the amazing smoothie creations our community shared in July! Then you can make your own version and tag us in your #SummerSmoothie. Summer Harvest Smoothie by vindiskitchen Recipe: 1 cup baby spinach ½ cup cucumber, diced ½ avocado halved, pitted, and peeled ¼ cup fresh blueberries […]
National Pecan Pie Day Recipe Collection
Go nuts this National Pecan Pie Day with one of our yummy recipes! Which pecan kefir recipe do you choose? Share your creations with us on social by tagging @LifewayKefir and using the hashtags #LoveYourGuts and #MadeWithLifeway. Pecan & Oat Smoothie Our Pecan & Oat Smoothie takes on the energy of loving abundance, giving […]
Which Kefir Smoothie Would You Choose?
Which kefir smoothie do you choose? Strawberry Matcha Drink Skip the long wait at the drive-thru and make your own Strawberry Matcha Drink. We whipped up a gut-healthy version with creamy strawberry kefir. Start by pouring a blend of strawberries, ice, and strawberry kefir halfway into a glass, then layer with matcha latte on top. […]
Health Expert EJ Okolo on Fitness & Nutrition
EJ Okolo is a fitness trainer at Train Elite in Philadelphia. As part of the Lifeway IG Live Self-care Sessions, EJ energizes the Lifeway community with his high-intensity workouts and passion. His career in fitness began in high school sports and he’s enriched his personal training career by studying health science and exercise physiology at […]
Self-Care Practices for Immunity
With holiday travel and the cold and flu season in full effect, we thought it’d be a good idea to take a moment to reflect on immunity. Our daily routines can greatly affect our health and well-being. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fermented foods, like Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese, can help […]
Easy DIY Kefir Face Masks for Natural Glowing Skin
Kefir is more than just a healthy drink! It also makes an effective, nourishing face mask for any skin type thanks to the probiotics and naturally-occurring Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA). AHA’s are a group of chemical compounds that are found in a variety of organic compounds, including fresh fruit, sugar cane, and milk. They’re the key ingredient in many […]
Hemp: Superfood Spotlight
Hemp. This is a plant that has quite a controversial association. It tends to leave the one thinking about marijuana rather than plant-based plastics, treeless paper, fabric, and healthy cooking. However, within recent years, we have seen the rise of hemp being used in the fashion and culinary worlds, giving people the opportunity to see this plant in a new light.
What To Eat the Day Before the Big Feast
The holiday season has arrived and so has an abundance of delicious food, parties, and traveling. During this festive chaos, it’s easy to get caught up in everything and forget to nourish our wellbeing. Instead of starving yourself in order to maintain your hunger for the feast, it’s healthier to mindfully snack throughout the day. Here are some of our favorite ways to snack the day before Thanksgiving!
The Wellbeing of Mental Health
World Mental Health Day is when we take a moment to shed light on a topic that is considered taboo. Mental health can often be an uncomfortable conversation because it’s not a black and white topic. But when we start the dialogue, knowledge, and compassion show up! If you know someone who has been affected […]