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.
Maisha Wynn Demonstrates Two Plantiful Recipes at 39th Annual Taste of Chicago
Vegan enthusiast and author, Maisha Wynn, will demonstrate two original vegan recipes using Plantiful, our new dairy-free, probiotic drink at the 39th annual Taste of Chicago. The native-born Chicagoan battled obesity at a young age. It was the unfortunate and untimely death of her mother that served as a wake-up call for her to live […]
Made With Lifeway: Summer 2017 Smoothie Edition
It’s finally summer, and nothing beats the heat quite like a refreshing kefir smoothie! In our Made With Lifeway Summer 2017 Smoothie Edition, we’ve compiled some of our favorite smoothie recipes to sail you through the warm summer months.
Recipe Round-Up: Pi Day Edition
Celebrate Pi Day with our best recipes for pie-inspired kefir smoothie recipes and kefir-ized tarts! Check out our favorites below, then whip one up for yourself. After all, you deserve it! Wildberry Pie Smoothie An immune-boosting tart and tangy smoothie with a luxurious blend of antioxidant-rich berries and probiotics. It’s a treat for Pi Day that your […]
6 Steps to Conquering Portion Control
Proper portion control saves money and time, improves digestion, and helps reach or maintain a healthy weight for all body types. It sounds simple in theory, but it can be difficult to execute – especially if you love to eat! Don’t worry, we’re here to simplify things for you! Take a look at our 6 tips and conquer portion control once and for all.
7 Caffeine Free Energy Boosts
With a rumored coffee shortage coming soon, we wanted to find some caffeine substitutes that will help you avoid the jitters and withdrawal of your afternoon cup of joe.
4 Reasons Blending Beats Juicing
While food trends come and go with the seasons, some have true lasting power. Juicing is one, and making smoothies is another, and we’re often asked, “is it better to juice or to blend?” The decision can be tough, and there are strong advocates for and against both. Smoothies and juices are typically packed with healthy […]
Foods that Make You Feel Good
What we choose to eat and what we choose not to eat directly affect the way we feel – both physically and mentally. We’re not talking about the sense of pride you feel when you choose a vibrant salad over a greasy cheeseburger, but the physical and emotional changes we experience when we eat real, nutrient-dense food. The consumption of […]
Pregnancy-Supporting Kefir Smoothie
Last week, a loyal Lifeway kefir drinker called in requesting a smoothie recipe for his pregnant wife. He had read that drinking kefir was good for women who are pregnant and wanted to ensure she was eating the healthiest foods she could to ensure a healthy baby and a healthy pregnancy. While a healthy diet […]