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A New Pill For Mommies-To-Be?

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:46:00 GMT

Most women of childbearing age know they need to take a prenatal vitamin to give their future baby the best chance at being born healthy. But according to a new study, moms-to-be might want to add a prenatal probiotic to their daily routine.

Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that children born to women who drank probiotic-enriched milk from 36 weeks of gestation to 3 months postnatal during breastfeeding were half as likely to have eczema at age 2 than those whose mothers drank milk with no probiotics. And of the children in the probiotics group who did develop eczema, they demonstrated less severe symptoms.

Two of the strains of healthy bacteria found in the milk used in the study -- Lactobacillus rhamnosus and L. acidophilus – are also found in Lifeway kefir. Over and over, we hear from pregnant women and new moms who love our kefir and feed it to their kids, almost from Day 1. One mom even used it to ease her child’s formula-to-milk transition. We say, if there’s a simple, healthy step you can take that will slash your baby’s risk of being born with this itchy, irritating skin condition…why not?

ProBugs in Jack and Jill

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:38:00 GMT

Jack and Jill magazine has a nice little review of ProBugs in their current issue.

Could a Special Plate Treat Obesity?

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:08:00 GMT

All sorts of gadgets exist to help us monitor how much we’re eating and how fast we’re doing it: iPhone apps and BodyBuggs, bowls marked like measuring cups inside and even high-tech forks and spoons that flash green, signaling “Time to eat.” (After 40 seconds, the light switches to red, telling you to Put Down The Fork for 25 seconds.)

Babies Benefit From Probiotics

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:07:00 GMT

For babies, life is pretty easy. They basically just eat and sleep, plus they get to wear really cute clothes and sleep in a tricked-out crib. They don’t have to work or bring home the bacon; a baby’s life is like chilling on a Carribean vacation, when you think about it.

Probiotics May Help Save Sick Premies

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:21:00 GMT

Even if you don’t have kids, this is pretty exciting news. According to brand new research out this month, probiotic supplements may help reduce death and disease in premature babies. The study, in the May issue of Pediatrics, looked at the breadth of research already published on the topic and concluded that in babies born before 34 weeks (40 weeks is considered full-term), supplementation with probiotics led to lower mortality rates and reduced rates of an illness called necrotizing enterocolitis, in which intestinal tissue actually dies.

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.

Ease the Formula-to-Milk Transition with Kefir

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:46:00 GMT

We recently heard from a mother about her success with weaning her two-year-old off of formula. Well, at first, there was actually zero success. Her little boy fussed and cried when she tried to hand him a sippy cup full of milk, and was forever reaching for the bottle. She was almost at the end of her rope when another mom told her her secret for a smooth formula-to-milk transition: Kefir!

Gotta Have My ProBugs!

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Does drinking Lifeway's ProBugs Kefir make kids more adorable? Click Read More and see what we believe is strong evidence...

We’ve Got Koodies!

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:33:00 GMT

koodie -noun Slang. A child or tween who loves exploring the world of food – not just wolfing down corndogs but experimenting with new flavors, cooking or even watching Food Network TV; a mini-gourmet; usually has been trained or encouraged by a foodie parent.

Bye-Bye Baby Bottle, Hello Probugs!

LifeWayKefir LifeWayKefir — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:56:00 GMT

If you’re trying to help your baby kick the bottle habit, you know it can be incredibly frustrating for both you and your little one. That’s why Lifeway Foods CEO Julie Smolyansky is sharing one of her newest parenting tips with her loyal kefir customers: “I’ve recently realized Probugs makes for a great transition product to help wean babies off of their bottles in the morning and night. My daughter Leah, who is 15 months old, wakes up in the morning crying for her bottle. Lately, I’ve been handing her a Probugs instead, and it instantly soothes her, and the crying stops!" ...