200: The Science & Story Behind Kefir – Julie Smolyansky

<p>The Science & Story Behind Kefir</p> <p>Kefir originated in the Caucasus Mountains region where Julie Smolyansky’s ancestors lived. When her family left the Soviet Union in 1976 they were refugees and immigrated to Chicago. A couple of years later, Julie’s mother opened the first Russian deli in Rogers Park. In 1985 while attending a trade show in Germany, Julie’s father bought some kefir and realized that the delicious dairy beverage was not available in the United States. The rest is history!</p> <p>Tune in to this episode with Lifeway CEO Julie Smolyansky to learn about:</p> <ul> <li>Lifeway Kefir’s story – from the basement to NASDAQ</li> <li>What is kefir and what products are available in store</li> <li>Key physical and health benefits associated with kefir</li> <li>A variety of ways to incorporate kefir into sweet or savory recipes</li> <li>The Kefir Cookbook</li> </ul> <p>Full shownotes and resources at <a href= "http://www.SoundBitesRD.com/200">www.SoundBitesRD.com/200</a>  </p>