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Document And Entity Information - shares
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Aug. 08, 2016
Document And Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name LIFEWAY FOODS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000814586  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2016  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer No  
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   16,140,633
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016