The Importance of Prebiotics

The health of our microbiome is affected by many factors, including what we eat each day.  Like probiotics, consuming foods rich in prebiotics play a special role in the health of our gut and body. Prebiotics are the food for necessary probiotic cultures (good, live bacteria) that we depend on for a healthy microbiome. Learn […]

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 […]

It Takes Two: Prebiotics and Probiotics

Everyone’s talking about probiotics these days – the enzymes and bacteria that help regulate digestion, support immunity and generally make you feel good. Prebiotics are another, equally important component of a healthy diet. But what exactly are they?

Ways to Be Mindful and Supportive of Your Mental Health

  Mental health is not a one-size fits all issue; it’s a multi-faceted part of our health that can be affected by many things. Our mental health also affects our physical health and vice versa, so it’s essential that we do things on a daily basis to take care of our physical bodies so that […]

Celebrate Veganuary with Lifeway Oat!

It’s time to eat more plants! At the start of the new year lies a unique opportunity. This year, instead of making it a goal to lose weight or fit into a certain size pants size, why not make it a goal to improve your health in other ways?    One option many people try […]

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling: Tips and Tricks

Traveling any time of the year can take a toll on our immune systems with erratic schedules, routine changes, weather extremes, and seasonal illnesses. Amongst all the excitement of travel, we may also find that sleep isn’t as much of a priority. These things can wear down our immune systems, so let’s talk about how […]

The Importance of Protein in the Human Diet

Most of us think about protein as a muscle-building nutrient that keeps our bodies strong and healthy, but protein does many things in our body way beyond just helping build muscle and aid in post-workout recovery. It’s a component of every cell and is involved in everything from blood sugar regulation to a healthy mood […]

5 Important Things to Know if You or a Loved One Has Celiac Disease

  Celiac Disease is something you may or not have heard of with the recent boom in “gluten-free” products, benefits, and individuals testifying they feel better when they don’t eat sources of gluten. Others are able to eat gluten with no side effects, and in the proper whole grain form, whole grain wheat, barley, and […]