5 Nutrition Tips to Make Your Run More Effective

Running has a way of making us feel alive. It’s natural and invigorating to feel our feet on the earth and the breeze roll off our skin. From a path in the woods, a busy city sidewalk, or a gym treadmill, we have a sense of freedom when we run. Freedom from our thoughts, to-do lists, and work. Whether we’ve run a marathon or around the neighborhood, we must remember to care for our bodies when we get home. After a run, our food choices, actions, and sleep schedules affect us more than we know!

In our latest blog, we put together some nutrition tips that anyone – whether you’re running in a marathon or just starting a couch to 5k program – can benefit from!

Dieting Doesn’t Have to Mean Deprivation

This blog was written by Dasha Agoulnik, a NASM certified personal trainer. She is a Master of Science in Nutrition student at Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and future registered dietitian.

Choosing the right diet can be a difficult and time-consuming task. In my experience, the most effective diets are not about sacrifices or restrictions. A sustainable diet is about finding the ideal balance of macronutrients to give your body what it needs to power through your daily activities. Whether your day-to-day routine requires manual labor or sitting at a desk, it’s possible to create a well-balanced meal plan that leaves you satisfied. That’s why, in my professional experience, I focus on creating flexible diet plans specifically formulated to fit individual needs.

Dragon Fruit: Superfood Spotlight

Dragons might not be real but this fruit sure is. Known for its hardy pink skin and its unique seed-speckled flesh, dragon fruit tastes like a mix between a kiwi and pear with a slight crunchiness.   Beautiful and vibrant on the outside, its inside is where the magic resides. Dragon fruit is packed with many […]

Pop Your Probiotics: Our probiotic supplements are now on shelves

Our new probiotic supplements offer a convenient way to get your daily dose of probiotics at home, at work, or even on the road. Our high potency probiotic pills are gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly, non-GMO, Kosher-certified, free of allergens such as nuts and lactose, and easier to check on a cross-country flight than a case of kefir.

Recipe Round-Up: 4th of July

  Independence Day is the perfect excuse to gather friends and family and fire up the grill! Sure, hot dogs and hamburgers are always delicious, but we think they’re a little boring. Luckily we’ve got some ideas to spice up your patriotic festivities. Check out our favorite summertime recipes featuring kefir below. Seamus Mullen’s Grilled Chicken […]

Chef Tips: Breakfast On-The-Go

Today’s post and recipe comes from our friend Seamus Mullen, an award-winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and leading authority in the conversation on food, health and wellness.

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Life is busy. We never seem to have enough time: to cook, relax, or complete all the little errands that are constantly accumulating on our “to-do” lists. Eating a healthy breakfast is a small but effective way to set your day on the right track. Unfortunately, breakfast often ends up taking a backseat or is completely sacrificed because of our lack of time. While I may not be able to gift you extra hours in the day, I may be able to help you better organize your breakfast so you can spend less time in the kitchen and still have a filling and healthy meal.

Sopa de Pepino y Aguacate

Rerescante, cremoso y lleno de fibra, nuestro sopa probiótico de pepino, albahaca y calabacitas es una opción de sopa para el verano y va perfecto con trozos de pan caliente. Ingredientes ¾ de taza de Plain Lifeway Kefir 2 calabacitas sin semilla y picadas 3 pepinos, sin semilla y picado 4 cebollitas de cambray picadas ½ […]

Made with Lifeway: Spring 2017 Recipe Book

Now that warm weather and sunny days have arrived, it’s the perfect time to hit the refresh button on your diet. To help get you on a healthy track, we’ve created an array of fresh, healthy recipes all featuring Lifeway products. Our Made with Lifeway collection of eBooks serve as a reminder of how versatile […]