Kefir Kommunity

Let's Get Juicy: It’s National Blueberry Month!

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:55:00 GMT

Most people associate July with fireworks, corn on the cob, watermelon and the hot summer sun. But did you know July is also National Blueberry Month?

Do You Eat the Same Thing Every Day?

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:35:00 GMT

We have a friend who has eaten the same exact thing for lunch for the past 12 years or so: A can of salmon, a Natural Ovens bagel, and a slice of Laughing Cow cheese. It never wavers. She doesn't add an apple on Mondays or a bag of Sun Chips on Fridays. She's never tempted by Chipotle or McDonalds and she never gets sick of her special triple combo.

Give Your Grandma Some Farmer Cheese!

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Mon, 17 May 2010 14:09:00 GMT

Instead of sticking a zillion candles in a boring cake when Grandma hits 85, you might want to swap in a tub of Lifeway Farmer Cheese. That’s right, a new Finnish study has found that daily consumption of probiotic-containing cheese can enhance immune response in older individuals.

Kefir: The Best Food You’ve Never Heard Of

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:47:00 GMT

Men’s Health just released a list of 25 foods destined to shake up your grocery list, from alligator (!) to Yerba Maté. Kefir falls smack in the middle (alphabetically-speaking; we’re sure we were their number 1 pick overall.) Here’s what they had to say about us:

Who’s Been Watching Jamie Oliver's "Food Revolution"?

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:33:00 GMT

We admit it, our DVR is filled with about ten too many reality TV shows with the words “runway,” “love” and “bachelor” in the titles. But we have also picked up a good TV viewing habit lately: Watching chef Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution on ABC Friday nights. The Naked Chef has traveled from his British homeland, where he has been credited with helping revolutionize the school lunch system, to Huntington, West Virginia, named the nation's unhealthiest city by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

We've Got Your Burning Nutrition Questions…Answered!

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:20:00 GMT

On January 26, we asked you for your burning nutrition questions…and, as promised, we’ve got the answers! Kim Kirchherr, MS, RD, the SUPERVALU Corporate Dietitian (Jewel-Osco, Hornbacher’s, Shop ‘n Save, bigg’s) came to the rescue with savvy, up-to-date info on pregnancy and kefir, feeding babies the creamy drink, even the (healthy!) nutritional content of our Pumpkin Cheesecake. Read on and enjoy!

By Samantha on 1/28/2010 3:30 PM

“Saw the Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe in today's newsletter. Any idea what the nutritional value information might be on that?” (FYI, click here for a link to the recipe.)

Kim Kirchherr says: Hi Samantha! Glad to help out. The nutrition information was calculated using information from the USDA Nutrient Database, found here. It is a great resource in case you ever want to look up other foods!

Kefir Topping “Superfood” Lists Nationwide

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:17:00 GMT

Apples, Blueberries and Chiles may be the ABCs of superfoods, but K belongs to Kefir, and more and more people are flocking to our powerhouse, protein-packed drink.

A new article in the Press of Atlantic City names kefir to its list of superfoods for 2010, developed with the help of dietitians, kinesiologists and holistic-health experts. Among the reasons why they all love our fermented dairy drink:

Ask Our Featured Dietitian Your Burning Nutrition Questions

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:38:00 GMT

Is farmed salmon as heart healthy as wild? Will 2% milk help me shed pounds in the same way skim can? I always see the word inulin on my Lifeway kefir Ingredients list - what IS inulin, anyway?

Chances are, unless you’re a dietitian or nutritionist, you’ve got questions when it comes to eating healthy (and even the experts get tripped up from time to time.) To help you make the best choices and live your healthiest life possible, we’ve offering readers of our Lifeway blog a fantastic opportunity: You can leave any question you might have about nutrition, heart health, weight loss, diabetes, cholesterol – anything! – below in the Comments section and Kim Kirchherr, MS, RD, the SUPERVALU Corporate Dietitian (Jewel-Osco, Hornbacher’s, Shop ‘n Save, bigg’s) will choose a few to answer.

Sunday Snacking That Won’t Ruin Your Tight End

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:49:00 GMT

The big game is less than a week away. But while taco tip and clever commercials may have you salivating already, all too often the fare at SB parties is full of fat, calories and little nutrition.

To the rescue is health and fitness expert Dr. Eric Plasker, best-selling author of The 100 Year Lifestyle, wants to help you get through the game without the gain. Read on for some of his tips to help you satisfy your snack attacks during the big game without looking like a linebacker:

Cinnamon Banana Kefir Ice Cream

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:19:00 GMT

Mmmmm….check out this easy recipe from Kristin Pizzi, who blogs over at EatOxygen.com

She just blended one cup of Lifeway Plain Lowfat Kefir with a banana, a packet of PureVia sweetener and cinnamon to taste, then froze the concoction over night. The result: A creamy, sweet, banana bread batter-tasting frosty treat.

Check out the recipe here.

Anyone else have any ideas for creative kefir recipes?