Fermentation or "culturing" is a special process of food preservation that has been around since the beginning of time. As humans learned the importance of this natural process, it helped them to keep foods safe in a powerful way - even before refrigeration was invented. It can help you in powerful ways too. Listen to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-142-what-are-cultured-foods/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/what-are-cultured-fo...
Feb 02, 2021•29 min•Ep. 142
Many gastrointestinal diseases are caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. H. pylori can cause gastric inflammation which may lead to gastritis, ulcers, and even gastric cancer. But here is the good news! Many traditional fermented foods and beverages that contain probiotic microbes can help with H.pylori in a powerful way. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-141-h-pylori-and-fermented-foods/ Check out these links: http...
Jan 26, 2021•23 min•Ep. 141
When people think of miso, they mostly think of miso soup, but it is so much more. It has an incredible microbial makeup and is a nutritional powerhouse and is so simple to use. It has things that will help you stay healthy and I have lots of fun and easy ways to use miso. Check out this podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-140-the-many-reasons-you-should-love-miso/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/reasons-and-recipes-to-hav...
Jan 17, 2021•24 min•Ep. 140
As 2020 comes to an end, it has been a year of strong emotions and circumstances. I'm surprised to say that I've lived a long time (60 years) and now have some life experience that really serves me in times of uncertainty and when things feel fearful. The world can fall into chaos, but it doesn’t mean I have to. I can adopt ways to help my body and mind to shut out the noise, get focused, and do great things. Check out my podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podc...
Jan 12, 2021•31 min•Ep. 139
I have found that most people’s bodies struggle to digest grains. Yet these same bodies flourish with grains that have been sprouted or are made with a sourdough culture. Check out today's podcast to learn how to make delicious baked goods with sprouted flour. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-138-why-sprouted-flour-is-better-than-regular-flour/ Check out these links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s5oYqYjfSo https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/why-sprouted-flour-is-b...
Oct 20, 2020•24 min
"How do I apply all this cultured food stuff to my life? Where and how do I get started?” This is something that I hear quite often. People want to change their lives and feel better but don’t know where to start. What makes people change their lives while others stay stuck in old patterns that don’t serve them? Let me share with you what I have discovered and how you can change your life too. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-137-i-was-lost-until-i-did-this/ Check o...
Oct 13, 2020•26 min
I've seen cultured vegetables, kombucha, and kefir help with so many gastrointestinal disorders, and I've even witnessed firsthand my son healing from an ulcer that was causing him severe pain every time he ate. Check out the episode to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-136-ibd-crohns-ulcers-and-fermented-foods/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/ibd-crohns-ulcers-and-fermented-foods/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/prebiotics-as-imp...
Oct 06, 2020•21 min•Ep. 136
There are unseen workings of the world of cells that reside within us. Things that we take for granted because we don't understand how it all works. Our trillions of cells govern themselves and create the bodies that we have and also fight on our behalf to keep us well. Learn more about our miraculous bodies in this episode. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-135-your-body-was-designed-to-heal-you/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/your-body-was-...
Sep 29, 2020•20 min•Ep. 135
Aspects of our physical health change naturally with age, but poor diet, reduced digestive enzymes, and unbalanced gastrointestinal flora can wreak havoc on both our digestive and immune systems. Here are things you can do to help your struggling gut and bring peace to your life again. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-134-preserving-gut-health-as-you-age/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/preserving-gut-health-as-you-age/ https://www.culturedfo...
Sep 22, 2020•25 min•Ep. 134
Making your own probiotics is one the best ways to change your health. Buying probiotic supplements are expensive and are often trapped in the acids of the stomach, and the probiotics are killed before the body ever gets a chance to use them. Consuming probiotic foods such as kefir, kombucha, and cultured vegetables is much more effective than taking pills and I can show you how! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-133-grow-your-own-probiotics/ Check out these links: h...
Sep 15, 2020•28 min•Ep. 133
Many years ago I discovered a way to make kefir not only taste better but also increase the nutrients in it. It is the only way that I make my kefir now because it is so delicious. The process is called "second fermenting." I have to admit that the reason I second fermented my kefir is that it tasted so much better. Check out how in this week's podcast. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-132-second-ferment-your-kefir-your-taste-buds-will-thank-you/ Check out these lin...
Sep 01, 2020•31 min•Ep. 132
My husband is used to my crazy new ideas and has become accustomed to my enthusiasm for whatever happens to be my latest discovery. He goes along for the ride but never jumps in with both feet until coaxed. Kombucha was the first food he really grasped on to, and here is why. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-131-did-kombucha-heal-my-husbands-eyes/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/did-kombucha-heal-my-husbands-eyes/ https://www.culturedfoodlife...
Aug 11, 2020•30 min•Ep. 131
Exciting research has found that consuming probiotic fermented cabbage makes it much more difficult for the COVID-19 virus to enter the body due to special properties. Check out this week's podcast to hear more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-130-do-fermented-vegetables-help-with-covid-19/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-fermented-vegetables-help-with-covid-19/...
Aug 04, 2020•27 min•Ep. 139
There is no better time to make cultured veggies than in the summertime! The fruits and veggies are abundant and when you ferment them they'll last nine months in your fridge! Fermentation is a no-sweat endeavor. It's so much easier than canning and you'll get probiotics, enzymes, and increased vitamins in your veggies. Check out my 7 tips for making cultured veggies in the summertime! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-129-how-to-make-cultured-vegetables-in-the-summe...
Jul 21, 2020•37 min•Ep. 129
Kombucha is a must-have in the summertime! When the body is exposed to excessive heat, the liver can become stressed and kombucha can help! Drinking kombucha can keep you cool and hydrated in the summertime. Check out my 7 tips for making summer kombucha. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-128-how-to-make-kombucha-in-the-summertime/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-tips-for-summer-kombucha/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/10-ways-to-use-your-...
Jul 14, 2020•23 min•Ep. 128
Kefir is a living food that tends to have a mind of its own. It ferments differently in the winter than it does in the summer. On this podcast, I'm sharing tips and links to help you make great summer kefir. It's important to keep drinking kefir and especially in the summertime! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-127-how-to-make-kefir-in-the-summertime/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-tips-for-summer-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/se...
Jul 07, 2020•25 min•Ep. 127
Fermented Pickles are delicious, fun, and easy to make. These probiotic pickles bring many benefits to your body with the help of extra good microbes. Take a listen to learn a few things that pickles are especially good at. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-126-how-to-make-crunchy-pickles/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/need-crunchy-pickles/...
Jun 30, 2020•23 min•Ep. 126
Short-Chain Fatty Acids will help you and your body to become a force of wellness in this world. SCFAs are produced by bacteria in the gut during fermentation and they’re essential for your gut, body, and even brain health. They have so many health benefits I think you need to know about them. Check out how you can get them in food and make more in your gut. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-125-why-you-should-know-about-short-chain-fatty-acids-and-fermented-foods/ C...
Jun 23, 2020•26 min•Ep. 125
Kombucha is a must-have in the summertime! When the body is exposed to excessive heat, the liver can become stressed and kombucha can help! Drinking kombucha can keep you cool and hydrated in the summertime. Listen to learn seven Tips on Summer Kombucha. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-124-why-you-should-drink-kombucha-in-the-summertime/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-tips-for-summer-kombucha/...
Jun 02, 2020•24 min•Ep. 124
On this podcast, I talk about the things I drink and include in my life that help strengthen my immune system and gut flora. This is one of the things we used in helping my daughter heal from IBS and food allergies. They had a huge impact on her life and mine too. Listen to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-123-your-microbes-want-this-coffee-alternative/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/your-microbes-want-this-coffee/ https://www.cu...
May 19, 2020•21 min•Ep. 123
So, do you want to know why you have certain persistent problems with things like ringworm, toenail fungus, and athlete’s foot? All of these are caused by a fungus that can spread and grow like crazy and last for years and years. It is caused mainly by the Candida species, so there is also a good chance you have Candida if any of these are plaguing your body. But the good news is cultured foods can help with this problem. Check out the podcast for the many ways good bacteria keeps all of this in...
Apr 28, 2020•22 min•Ep. 122
Cultured vegetables are super powerful, but so is the brine they are made in. The powerful bacteria in cultured vegetables called Lactobacillus plantarum (L. plantarum) is a powerful weapon against pathogens that can invade your body and try to make you their host. Check Out 10 Ways and Reasons to use your veggie brine. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-121-ten-ways-and-reasons-to-use-your-cultured-veggie-brine/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/1...
Apr 21, 2020•23 min•Ep. 121
Most of you don't know what processes are actually happening inside of you every day. There are microorganisms everywhere and you can't see them, but they are inhabiting you and everything else. Understanding how this works is crucial to living a healthy lifestyle. Tune in and listen to learn more about how to help your body stay healthy and strong. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-120-will-eating-probiotic-foods-make-any-difference/ Check out these links: https://w...
Apr 14, 2020•19 min•Ep. 120
It's April 2020, and COVID-19 has everybody staying home and worried about the future. We're all in this together and we need each other. We will get through this despite the fact that it appears like the odds are stacked against us. It's really a wakeup call and I have some things that I think can help you. Tune in to get lots of free recipes and health tips and a free eBook on Cultured Food For What Ails You . I love your guts - quite literally! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/p...
Apr 07, 2020•33 min•Ep. 119
Our guts comprise at least 70% of our immune system and if your gut is healthy, guess what? Your immune system is too! Probiotic cultured foods are an important key but so is something else. Prebiotics are my new frontier of discovery, and all the things I am learning are blowing my mind. Check out the podcast to learn more about how to make the most powerful cultured vegetable recipe. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-118-the-most-powerful-cultured-vegetables/ Check...
Mar 31, 2020•22 min•Ep. 118
There is a lot of fear flying around about the flu and especially the coronavirus. If I can help you understand what happens in your body and how it works when you get the flu, or what you can do to protect yourself, then perhaps it will help you and make you feel more confident in your body's ability to heal and keep you well. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-117-anti-viral-cultured-foods/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/anti-viral-cultured...
Mar 24, 2020•22 min•Ep. 117
What is a prebiotic and why is this so important? Prebiotics are certain indigestible fibers that nourish the good bacteria in the large bowel or colon. The body itself cannot digest these foods, but our bacteria can, and we receive huge benefits. Learn more about how to get these special prebiotics into your diet and find the ones that are best for you. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-116-prebiotics-as-important-as-probiotics/ Check out this article: https://www.c...
Mar 17, 2020•29 min•Ep. 116
Goat milk was a godsend for my tiny daughter, Holli. She was born eight weeks premature and this little one rocked my world. Goat milk kefir really changed her little life and sent me on a mission to understand just what this kefir was doing. Goat milk has many properties that cow milk doesn't have and it can make a world of difference when you need extra help. Check out the podcast to learn all it can do. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-115-7-reasons-to-make-goat-...
Mar 10, 2020•21 min•Ep. 115
More and more scientists are finding a connection between probiotics, a healthy gut, and IBS. My daughter Maci had IBS when we first found cultured foods, and we found healing for her with the addition of cultured foods to her diet. Listen to the podcast to find out what we did and how many people are finding help from IBS symptoms. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-114-ibs-and-gut-bacteria/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/fermented-foods-and...
Mar 03, 2020•34 min•Ep. 114
Most heartburn medications focus on neutralizing the stomach acid in the esophagus. This helps to control the painful burning but it does not treat the root cause of it and can also make it worse in the long run. Fixing your gut function can be a better way to treat heartburn and bring about balance to the body. Listen to hear more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-113-is-kefir-the-answer-for-acid-reflux/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/is-k...
Feb 25, 2020•21 min•Ep. 113
