We know how difficult it can be to exercise when the weather gets cold and snowy – especially here in the Midwest. It’s hard to work up the motivation to stay fit when all you want to do is cuddle up in bed with a nice cup of hot chocolate. It’s important to stay active, […]
How to Make Kefir Part of Your Thanksgiving
Sneak some Lifeway Kefir into your Thanksgiving recipes this year and be thankful for the gift of good digestion! Kefir is an incredibly versatile ingredient, which may be surprising if you only sip it from the bottle! (No judgement there, of course, but you’re missing out on some awesome culinary opportunities!) Kefir, packed with probiotics and […]
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.
Need some new snack ideas? We’ve got ’em!
As a Duke University Hospital dietetic intern who also happens to be lactose intolerant, Lauren Littmann is in the unique position of really needing to know her stuff when it comes to lactose-free options. So when she recently tweeted at us, “My favorite source of probiotics. Fermented milk, y’all #happygut” alongside a pic of our blueberry kefir, we knew that we wanted to reach out to her and hear what else she had to say.
8 Ways to Use Kefir Every Day
We like to think that our kefir is the ultimate secret ingredient every cook needs in his or her kitchen. Not only is kefir delicious on its own, it is also an incredibly versatile and useful ingredient in many of our favorite dishes and recipes. Kefir’s acidic nature makes it an excellent marinade for your favorite cuts […]
Grab Your Mats and Hit the Beach for YogaFest
Last fall we rose with the sun to sip Bellinis and kefir smoothies after an invigorating rooftop Sun Salutation yoga party in Austin, Texas. Now we’re bringing our yoga show on the road to New York’s Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa in the Hamptons for YogaFest on Saturday, July 11! Wellness for the Greater […]
Ginger: Superfood Spotlight
The holiday seasons are arriving and so is the risk of getting sick. Be it the flu, cold, or simply just lack of energy, everyone is looking for ways to stay healthy this winter. While our first recommendation is always, “drink more kefir,” we recognize the value in including a variety of Mother Nature’s healing gifts into our daily habits! One of our favorite earthy roots is the spicy, warming, gnarly-shaped ginger.