Why You Should Drink An Anti-Inflammatory Beverage to Boost Your Immune Health

By Brooklyn Magazine Staff

The 3 p.m. slump has arrived; fatigue, Slack pings, and meeting alerts are all zapping your energy. So if you’re got five minutes, how can you feel revived (hint: eat some protein), and also support your gut health?

If all of this stress of what to eat—and stress over that afternoon lag—has you scratching your head, don’t fret. Lifeway, the tart and tangy kefir drink, is here to give you a little pep that’s gentle on your gut microbiome. Even better: The drinkable kefir may also assist in improving immunity support too (more on that later).

If you’re in the market for a good-for-you snack, consider kefir since it may help balance the gut. Loaded with protein, calcium, probiotics and vitamin D, Lifeway Kefir is low fat but flavorful. Priobiotics may keep the microbiome balanced—Lifeway is jam-packed with probiotics and vitamin B2 to combat inflammation—and balance is the key to immunity.

The immunity and gut health connection has some promising research, which notes that probiotics found in foods may strengthen the immune system. Essentially with a stronger intestinal lining, the body may decrease inflammatory responses (and symptoms) in the gut, liver, blood and lungs. That being said, this decreased inflammation may also reduce invasive bacteria, prevent infections, and assist in autoimmune disease response.

Instead of trying to cram in more whole foods to your day for immunity support, add in a snack with Lifeway. In just one drink, you can get 11 grams of protein and up to 30 percent of the recommended daily value of calcium. Combine that with other well-being practices like getting some vitamin D for at least 15 minutes a day, eating whole foods with minerals antioxidants, and getting a full night’s rest, you’ll be well on your way to balanced wellness.

Not into imbibing dairy? Lifeway still has you covered with organic Lifeway Oat. Packed with 10 live and active vegan probiotics, Lifeway Oat is perfect for those who are thirsty for plant-based nutrition.

Loading up probiotics has never been so easy. All it takes is a creamy-dreamy protein-based drink. And with holiday-themed kefir flavors like Pumpkin Spice, Holiday Cookie or Cranberry Crème Brulee, you’ll always have variety.

So, the next time you’re in the grocery store, head on over to the dairy section and look for Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Oat to add more probiotics and more protein to your diet. It may help your immune system with just a few sips. Consider your gut, balanced.