Emotions are my best friends. They help me not only understand my present state but also how my body is doing. Researchers are discovering that an imbalance in your gut can cause mental symptoms. They call the gut the second brain, and boy are they right. I have witnessed firsthand those with ADD, anxiety, depression, and despair turn completely around when they fixed the microbes in their gut. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-202-emotions-and...
May 10, 2022•36 min•Ep. 202
You'll always have left-over sourdough starter if you feed your starter once a week and don't bake with it. Here are a few of the things you can do with extra sourdough starter, like pancakes, waffles cookies, brownies, and more. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-201-ways-to-use-your-extra-sourdough-starter/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/ways-to-use-your-extra-sourdough-starter/...
May 03, 2022•20 min•Ep. 201
Kids respond very fast to beneficial microbes in cultured foods. It can make all the difference to start them out young. Always follow your own instincts and let your body teach you what works the best. Our bodies are amazing and complex. Check out this week's podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-200-can-kids-have-cultured-foods/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/should-babies-and-children-have-cultured-foods/...
Apr 26, 2022•19 min•Ep. 200
If you have a bunch of kombucha that is over-fermented and tastes like vinegar, don't throw it out! We have lots of ways to use this special tea. Everything from marinades to facial toners. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-199-10-ways-to-use-your-over-fermented-kombucha/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/10-ways-to-use-your-over-fermented-kombucha/...
Apr 19, 2022•19 min•Ep. 199
Do you want to change your life and feel better? Here’s the truth. I have tons of resources to help you. You can find everything you need on my site to get started, and that information is free, but often people are overwhelmed and don't know where to start. Check out my podcast and let me help you get started. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-198-where-do-i-get-started-with-cultured-foods/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/i-want-to-get-cultured...
Apr 12, 2022•24 min•Ep. 198
I get more emails about kefir separating into whey and curds than any other question about cultured foods. It can happen because the grains are growing or the temperatures have gotten warmer or a few other things. It's not a bad thing and the kefir is still good, so don't throw it out and think it's no longer good. Kefir grains are extremely active and strong so check out this podcast to learn to make the best kefir! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-197-the-thick-an...
Apr 05, 2022•20 min•Ep. 197
When it comes to cultured/probiotic and fermented foods, I am officially obsessed. Not everyone is going to make as many of these foods as I do; but once you get started, it's an exciting journey! Here are the top eight probiotic foods I ALWAYS have on hand, and why. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-196-eight-probiotic-foods-to-always-keep-in-your-fridge/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/eight-probiotic-foods-to-always-keep-in-your-fridge/...
Mar 29, 2022•27 min•Ep. 196
When you're making fermented foods, you need to know which ones are anaerobic and which ones or aerobic... meaning or which ones need lids or a cloth & rubber band. It's important to know which one to use so you can avoid problems with your ferments. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-195-fermenting-tip-put-a-lid-on-it/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/fermenting-tip-use-a-lid-or-cloth/...
Mar 22, 2022•23 min•Ep. 195
Lactobacillus Reuteri bacteria species is a superstar in the world of intestinal microbes. Someone who has done a ton of research on this species is Dr. William Davis MD, author of the fantastic book "Super Gut". Dr. Davis is a guest on my podcast who has a lot of experience with L. Reuteri and has found how to harness its benefits in a powerful way. Check out the podcast and enjoy this exciting conversation. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-194-the-many-reasons-to-...
Mar 13, 2022•38 min•Ep. 194
Nothing has changed me more than cultured foods. I've consumed them for over twenty years and nothing is more convincing than your own life experience. I've also done tons of research on fermented foods, and always have a lot of studies and references on my articles and podcasts. It is so exciting to see the research flooding in with what I had discovered myself many years ago. I wanted to share with you a new study that came out in July 2021. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link: h...
Mar 08, 2022•20 min•Ep. 193
Apples have been associated with a number of benefits that could help promote long-term health, but one of my favorite things that apples, and more importantly the peel can do is feed the all-important bacteria called Akkermansia Municiphila. Akkermansia helps to maintain our gut lining and has many health benefits by keeping gut lining strong. When it's damaged you can have leaky gut syndrome which is linked to IBS, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Check out the podcast to l...
Mar 01, 2022•21 min•Ep. 192
I usually make sourdough bread once or twice a week. Making sourdough bread requires a strong sourdough starter. The health benefits are many when you make and eat sourdough bread. The secret to sourdough bread is in the starter and I can show you how to have a strong starter that makes wonderful sourdough bread. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-191-how-to-care-for-your-sourdough-starter/ Check out these links: https://www.cultur...
Feb 22, 2022•27 min•Ep. 191
Orange juice contains special compounds that have a lot of health benefits. Hesperidin is abundant in oranges and is a phytonutrient (a naturally occurring plant compound). I always thought that orange juice was full of sugar and bad for you, but that is the old way of thinking. Over and over in this work, I have seen people demonize foods - only to find out that it's not the food! It's what we've done to these foods and to our guts that are stripped of the bacteria needed to digest them. The am...
Feb 15, 2022•19 min•Ep. 190
Forget everything you think you know about vegetables and let me tell you what happens when you culture them. Grow your own probiotics in a jar of vegetables, and you’ll be shocked and amazed at everything they can do. My life was dramatically changed by a jar of cultured vegetables that was teeming with billions of probiotics. Cultured veggies continue to amaze me and fill me with wonder, but the help they provide can far surpass the things I have seen in myself and countless others. Check out ...
Feb 08, 2022•20 min•Ep. 189
Non-dairy kefir is a wonderful way to have kefir. There are a few things you'll need to know if you want to make this type of kefir. I have lots of FAQs about non-dairy kefir to help you. Tune in and listen to learn how to make the best non-dairy kefir. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-188-faqs-about-non-dairy-kefir/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/non-dairy-milk-kefir-faqs / https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/dairy-free-kefir-every-kind-you-ca...
Feb 01, 2022•25 min•Ep. 188
Making kombucha in the winter can be a little bit of a challenge when temperatures drop, as kombucha likes to brew at about 75-80 degrees. Here are my best and most helpful tips for making Kombucha in the winter when temperatures drop not only outside, but inside your home as well. If your house gets below 75 degrees, these tips can be a lifesaver! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-187-making-winter-kombucha/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/ma...
Jan 25, 2022•16 min•Ep. 187
I love warm chocolate cozy drinks but as the years have gone by I learned that I needed to incorporate healthy treats that not only satisfy my cravings around the holidays but nourish my body. This drink has many health benefits and is so easy to make and have on hand. Check it out you won't regret it. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-186-warm-up-with-prebiotic-marshmallow-hot-chocolate/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/warm-up-with-prebiotic-ma...
Jan 18, 2022•15 min•Ep. 186
Your gut is your largest immune organ and is responsible for 80 percent of your immune system. The more good bacteria you have, the better your immune system is. Your emotions believe it or not are controlled by your gut bacteria, and studies now suggest that gut bacteria are controlling anxiety and stress responses. Your cravings for food are determined by the types of microbes you have in your gut and so much more. If you're feeling out of whack, you might need to check out your gut and I have...
Jan 11, 2022•31 min•Ep. 185
Gingerbread is one of those special recipes that has two of my favorite ingredients: ginger and blackstrap molasses. Loaded with vitamins and minerals it makes a really wonderful healthy treat. I have lots of recipes and listen and learn the history of gingerbread! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-184-gingerbread-the-healthy-holiday-treat/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/gingerbread-the-healthy-holiday-treat/...
Dec 07, 2021•16 min•Ep. 184
If you're making kefir, and especially kefir cheese, you're going to wind up with a lot of whey. Whey has been called liquid gold, and it has been used throughout history to help with many diseases. Lactoferrin, a special protein in whey, acts as a powerful antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory that helps the body heal. Check out all the different ways you can use this powerful food in this podcast. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-183-9-ways-to-use-extra-kefir-whey/ ...
Nov 23, 2021•17 min•Ep. 183
I have a fun and easy way to make kefir soda that does not involve using water kefir crystals. You only need 3 ingredients and a thick glass bottle made for brewing and you'll be making lots of kefir soda and really fast. Once you get your first bottle made you can make subsequent bottles in less than a day. There are billions of probiotics in kefir soda and it's so much better for you than any storebought sodas that can ruin your health. Listen and give it a try you'll be glad you did! Episode ...
Nov 16, 2021•19 min•Ep. 182
When I first heard about how powerful HMOs were, I went looking for them. Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are specific carbohydrates, and essentially a super prebiotic occurring naturally in mother’s milk. It helps build the all-important Bifidobacterium in the gut that has a myriad of health benefits all the while feeding other species of bacteria in your gut to promote a diverse and strong microbiome. I found HMOs at Layer Origin and was pretty impressed but after I tried them I was convinc...
Nov 07, 2021•38 min•Ep. 181
Making your own vinegar has many health benefits and the taste is so good you'll always want to make your own. Vinegar is so simple to make - you just add a few ingredients into a pot and let it ferment. Time is the only drawback since it can take some time, but if you start now it will be ready before Christmas. Check out how to make 5 different types of vinegar and before you know it you'll have homemade vinegar that will be a treasure to your friends and family. Episode link: https://www.cult...
Nov 02, 2021•16 min•Ep. 180
Sourdough bread is worth the effort and the joy you'll get is hard to describe until you pull your first loaf from the oven. The secret to good sourdough bread is in the bubbly sourdough starter, but there are a few other things you need to know to make it easy and fun for you to make delicious sourdough bread. Listen in and learn all the tips tricks and I'll answer many of the questions that are frequently asked. Sourdough bread is love made visible. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.c...
Oct 26, 2021•22 min•Ep. 179
I'm really excited for you to meet Joel Greene founder of Veep Nutrition and author of Immunity Code The New Paradigm for Immune Centric Health and Radical Anti-Aging. Joel gives a powerful paradigm shift to an immune-centric approach to changing your gut, energized living, and how to dramatically slow aging in easy practical steps. I was shocked at how much I learned from doing some of his protocols and how wonderful I felt from them. I think his message is life-changing and I hope it will help...
Oct 19, 2021•38 min•Ep. 178
One of my favorite things about kefir is the many stories, legends, and history behind it. It has been around for thousands of years and the stories are many, as are the mystics behind this food. It would make a great documentary! Kefir seems to have been around since time began and has written its own story on my heart and the lives of my family and friends. Tune it to hear the history of kefir and how it can help you too! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-177-why-p...
Oct 12, 2021•19 min•Ep. 177
Berries and I have a love affair. I eat them every morning for breakfast with kefir and for snacks too. I eat a lot of berries and they are a mainstay in my life in so many ways. I know my gut bacteria loves berries and they keep me energized. Those red pigments keep my skin and heart healthy. Your body and microbes love berries. Check out the many benefits, the different types of berries, and all of their unique health benefits and recipes. Just try them and see how much better you feel adding ...
Oct 05, 2021•21 min•Ep. 176
Gut health is more important than you can imagine. Having a healthy gut means your gut contains large amounts of healthy bacteria and immune cells that ward off infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. But that's not all! A healthy gut also communicates with the brain through nerves and hormones, which helps maintain general health and well-being and less anxiety. If you've been experiencing more anxiety and digestive distress, then look first to your gut. This is your body's cry for...
Sep 28, 2021•19 min•Ep. 175
Resistant starches are a type of fiber that plays a major role in digestive health, but it is also essential for achieving incredible overall health. These special fibers aren't completely broken down and absorbed in the stomach or small intestine. Instead, they pass through to the colon and are converted into short-chain fatty acids which act as prebiotics to help feed the beneficial bacteria in the gut. But there's a trick to consuming these foods. Listen to learn more. Episode link: https://w...
Sep 21, 2021•19 min•Ep. 174
Life gets crazy at times, but most of the articles I write are meant to give you little things you can do that can make a big difference. Life is too short to feel bad and struggle with health problems, so each time I find something that helps and makes a difference, I try and pass it on to you. Let me tell you about something you can add to your kefir smoothies that not only makes them yummy and have a mousse-like texture, but also gives you a special fiber that has health benefits too! Episode...
Sep 14, 2021•15 min•Ep. 173
