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 […]
The Importance of Prebiotics: Everything You Need to Know
The health of our microbiome is affected by many factors, including what we eat each day. Like probiotics, consuming foods rich in prebiotic fiber (a.k.a. prebiotics) plays 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 […]
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, Lifeway 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tips for College Students: How to Still Eat Healthy and Frugal If You Live in a Dorm
Whether you’re a first-time college student or going back to school this fall, we’d like to share with you some tips that can help you eat healthfully and frugally too, even if you live in a dorm with limited resources. Students on a limited income or working within a food budget and a lack […]