Our Lifeway Kefir is loaded with love. We love your microbiome with 12 live and active probiotic cultures. We love your bones with up to 390mg of calcium and 20% your daily value (3.8mcg) of vitamin D per serving. We love your muscles with up to 10g of protein per serving. We love your heart […]
Our Favorite Gut-Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin Spice season is well in swing and we’re here to help you celebrate right with a sensational assortment of pumpkin spice recipes that will make you smile, nourish your gut, and support your microbiome on multiple levels. They also taste great, too! We’ve included a round-up of some of our favorite pumpkin spice recipes […]
It’s Taco Time! 7 Gut Healthy Taco Recipes
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chia Seeds, Kefir, And More – How Ancient Foods Are Making Their Comeback
Many foods we call superfoods today, typically foods that originated from other parts of the world besides the United States, are making a comeback—and in a big way when it comes to how they can enhance and support our health. Some of these “superfoods” have been known for years, such as chia seeds and […]
5 Important Tips for a Healthy Back-to-School Season
When August arrives, it’s cue for back-to-school which means new notebooks, packing lunchboxes, and getting back into a normal routine. Maybe you’re going to college the first time, going back to college, have kids in school, or are in middle or high school. No matter your situation, Lifeway’s here to help you stay on track […]
The Incredible Benefits of Blueberries for Brain, Heart, Skin, and Gut Health
For National Blueberry Month, we couldn’t help but share with you all the incredible benefits of blueberries for brain, gut, and heart health. While you might know a few of these, there is new research coming out regularly that shows blueberries are one of the fruits that consistently prove to be more beneficial than […]
How Mushrooms, Maca, and More Functional Foods Help Support Your Health
Functional foods and adaptogens are not new but are becoming more and more common just like other common health-supporting foods and drinks all of us eat daily. Many of these have been around for centuries across the entire world but are now being used by different ages, cultures, and health backgrounds in common and unique […]
9 Reasons You Should Be Drinking Kefir
Lifeway kefir is a tart and tangy fermented milk beverage that contains 12 live and active probiotic cultures and 25 to 30 colony-forming units. These beneficial bacteria and yeast-based probiotic cultures provide a myriad of health benefits, making kefir a perfect addition to breakfast, a light snack, a probiotic boost to recipes, and an excellent […]