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Lifeway Foods Applauds New Federal Dietary Guidelines Highlighting Protein, Full-Fat Dairy and Fermented Foods Like Kefir
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products that support the microbiome, today welcomed the release of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These new guidelines endorse full-fat dairy and highlight fermented foods, specially calling out kefir for its potential role in supporting a healthy microbiome.
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