Nine times out of ten, I have a kefir smoothie every morning. A cup of coffee and a smoothie has been the norm for me for over twenty years. It's super fast and it tastes really good, but since last March I've changed it up a lot with spectacular benefits. I'm kind of shocked at how much this has changed me and how much I am learning about microbes. Check out my smoothie and add species to your gut that you may be missing and see what a difference it can make. Episode link: https://www.culturedf...
Feb 19, 2023•22 min•Ep. 232
Kefir Soda has a whole host of benefits. I'm really excited to introduce you to my new Kefir Soda Starter. For many many years, I have wanted to make my own soda culture with good yeasts and bacteria. After testing and experimenting with different good bacteria and yeasts, I finally have my own product that is super easy to make and has many enhanced health benefits. Tune in to learn more about why you need Kefir Soda in your life! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-2...
Feb 12, 2023•20 min•Ep. 231
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth or SIBO is popping up everywhere and seems to be becoming more and more prevalent. We have seen a number of people overcome SIBO with this powerful yogurt that has two specific species. These strains are powerfully effective in eradicating harmful species that abide in the upper gastro area and then colonizing with the species that should be there. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-230-fermented-foods-for-s...
Feb 05, 2023•18 min•Ep. 230
I am a big believer that you need more magnesium. Most people are very deficient in magnesium which affects 325 processes in the body. Tune in to listen to my guest, an expert in this field, Laura Collinwood. She talks about magnesium, why we need it, and how to get it in a form the body easily receives. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-229-magnesium-health-and-wisdom/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-mineral-that-saved-my-life/ https://ww...
Jan 22, 2023•42 min•Ep. 229
Before I found cultured foods, I was a different person - physically and emotionally. I started to really change once I had cultured foods and not just my body but my moods and emotions changed too. Now research is finding that your gut bacteria affect your brain. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-228-how-the-microbes-in-your-gut-can-change-your-mood/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-microbes-and-your-brain-work-toget...
Jan 08, 2023•27 min•Ep. 228
Winter kefir is different than summer kefir due to the temperatures cooling. It is my favorite kefir since it's extra creamy. Check out the podcast to learn more tips and tricks! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-227-how-to-make-winter-kefir/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/winter-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-thick-and-thin-of-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/milk-kefir-faqs/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-k...
Nov 20, 2022•17 min•Ep. 227
Lactobacillus Gasseri species is super important in the world of intestinal microbes. You might just think you can take a supplement with L. gasseri and accomplish the task but that's not necessarily true. Supplementation in pill form isn't always optimum since they can open up in places where they shouldn't and cause all kinds of problems. Making L. gasseri into yogurt is the body's preferred method of delivery, and gives you huge CFU counts. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.cul...
Nov 13, 2022•28 min•Ep. 226
Tim James is my guest for the show today and has an amazing story. After suffering from multiple health problems including rectal bleeding, two separate skin issues, chronic acid indigestion, and surgery to remove one of his organs due to serious digestive issues, he healed himself. This led him to launch the Chemical Free Body and he's helped thousands of others do the same. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-225-chemical-free-body-with-tim-jam...
Nov 06, 2022•47 min•Ep. 225
Halloween is always a fun time for kids and families. Let's face it, the kids look adorable in their costumes and even I like to dress up; but it's a sugar fest and that can present some challenges. I've got a few tips and some fun probiotic recipes that can help you enjoy this holiday with a little help from our microbe friends who abide in you and all around you. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-224-8-tips-for-a-healthy-halloween/ Check out this link: https://www....
Oct 30, 2022•17 min•Ep. 224
Changing your gut flora can go a long way in helping with any kind of skin condition. I have lots of new information and testimonies of people who have helped with this condition. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-223-more-help-for-eczema-and-probiotic-foods/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/eczema-and-probiotic-foods/...
Oct 16, 2022•24 min•Ep. 223
Coconut water is one of my favorite drinks! It is fast and super easy to make and wow is it good for you. It has a lot of health benefits and is bubbly, tangy, and delicious! Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-222-7-reasons-i-drink-coconut-water-kefir/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-reasons-i-drink-coconut-water-kefir/...
Oct 09, 2022•17 min•Ep. 222
Food allergies have tripled in the last few years. More and more research supports that many important gut bacteria are missing, or have been damaged and causing food allergies. Check out this podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-221-food-allergies-and-your-gut-bacteria/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/healing-from-food-allergies/...
Oct 02, 2022•22 min•Ep. 221
Sleeping is fundamental to our well-being and health. What’s going on in your gut greatly influences how and when you sleep. Specific cultures like L. reuteri work on deep sleep like nothing else. Listen and learn more about how your gut affects your sleep. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-220-l-reuteri-your-gut-and-sleep/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/sleep-problems-and-your-gut/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/luvele-pure-p...
Sep 25, 2022•21 min•Ep. 220
I get so many emails from people who, in an attempt to help their kefir grains, will rinse them in cool water. You should NEVER, EVER, EVER do this. It damages them and rinses off the protective bacteria that make them thrive. Learn more about this and other important tips on how to care for kefir grains. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-219-dont-rinse-your-kefir-grains-and-more-tips/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/dont-rinse-your-kefir-grai...
Sep 18, 2022•23 min•Ep. 219
There are two parts to the culturing process of Kombucha. The first part is the starter tea, which is just kombucha tea that has already been made. The second part is the SCOBY. You might be surprised to learn how you can make kombucha without a scoby. Tune it to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-218-its-not-the-scoby-that-makes-kombucha/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/its-not-the-scoby-that-makes-kombucha/ https://www.culturedfoo...
Sep 04, 2022•20 min•Ep. 218
Perhaps you've had this happen, and it even happens to me from time to time: my kefir or kombucha will get really sour. This can happen for several reasons and I have lots of help if this does happen to you. Tune in to learn more! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-217-my-kefir-and-kombucha-are-too-sour/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/my-kefir-is-too-sour/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/help-my-kombucha-is-too-sour/ https://www.culturedfoodl...
Aug 28, 2022•24 min•Ep. 217
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 all they can do. Tune in to learn more! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-216-cultured-vegetables-saving-lives/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/cultured-veggies-saving-lives/...
Aug 21, 2022•20 min•Ep. 216
This is the superfood smoothie I've been having every morning. I've changed it up and added some new ingredients that have supercharged this smoothie. Tune it to get the recipe and learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-215-my-every-day-kefir-l-reuteri-super-smoothie/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/my-every-day-kefir-l-reuteri-super-smoothie/...
Aug 14, 2022•23 min•Ep. 215
Kombucha is an amazing probiotic drink. I have many reasons I drink it daily. A few things it helps me with are not needing deodorant to help with detoxification and much more. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-214-many-reasons-i-drink-kombucha/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/more-reasons-i-drink-kombucha/...
Aug 07, 2022•24 min•Ep. 214
You are a cloud filled with 100 trillion bacteria walking around. You change every room you walk into with your bacteria, and it happens within minutes. In my own quiet way, I believe that the power of my 100 trillion bacteria spreads the presence of good bacteria everywhere I go. We can all be a presence of good bacteria that we need so much in today's world. What are you spreading? Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-213-you-and-y...
Jul 31, 2022•24 min•Ep. 213
Every day I receive many emails from people who are new to fermenting and want to do a good job and they are afraid they are going to do it wrong, mess it up, or make themselves sick. Fermenting foods can often feel difficult, but it is not – it’s just new. I can help you feel more confident and have fun in the process. Tune in to learn why fermenting can often be the safest way to preserve foods. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-212-dont-be-afraid-of-fermenting/ Ch...
Jul 24, 2022•19 min
Kefir is a living food that tends to have a mind of its own. It ferments differently in the winter than in the summer, so understanding the process can make a huge difference. I'm sharing tips to help you make great summer kefir. I think drinking kefir first thing in the morning works best for me - especially in the summertime. It's a fast breakfast and I love it so much. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-211-10-tips-for-summer-kefir/ Check out...
Jul 17, 2022•22 min•Ep. 211
Our gut bacteria can not only help us from developing cancers but can also help us repair our guts which is crucial in our survival from chemotherapy. Our microbes are always working to keep us healthy from all manner of diseases but they need our help too. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-210-probiotic-foods-and-cancer/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/probiotic-foods-and-cancer/...
Jul 12, 2022•24 min•Ep. 210
Keeping your gut lining intact is one of the most important things you will do. More and more people are experiencing leaky gut syndrome with dire consequences. Learn things you can do to help keep your gut lining intact and heal IBS. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-209-fermented-foods-and-ibs/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/fermented-foods-and-ibs/...
Jul 05, 2022•24 min•Ep. 209
Of all the health ailments cultured foods can help with, the one I hear the most about is either food poisoning, stomach virus (Gastroenteritis), or stomach distress. I have found nothing more effective than cultured veggies and their juice to stop food poisoning or a stomach virus dead in its tracks or for that matter any kind of stomach distress. It was the very thing that finally convinced me once and for all that cultured vegetables were powerful medicine. Tune in to learn more. Episode link...
Jun 28, 2022•17 min•Ep. 208
Oxalic acid is an organic compound found in many plants that we eat. In fact, all plants produce oxalic acid at various levels. Higher oxalates in the body that aren't broken down can produce kidney stones, joint pain, fibromyalgia, or inflammatory bowel disease. But the good news is that there are bacteria in your body and in fermented foods that break down these oxalates and render them harmless. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-207-oxalates...
Jun 19, 2022•23 min•Ep. 207
The microbes that have made your body their home are quite impressive, and most people are unaware of the magnitude of microbes that reside within them. One hundred trillion microbes is a tremendous amount. So what do you feed your microbes? Check out this week's podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-206-feeding-your-microbes-wellness-is-made-in-the-gut/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/feeding-your-microbes-wellness-is-made-in...
Jun 14, 2022•36 min•Ep. 206
L. Reuteri yogurt has shocked me in so many ways but it wasn't without its problems. I always shoot straight with you and the health benefits blew my mind and continue to do so. It was also a different process from other cultures and we have learned so much to help you learn more about this yogurt and how to make it. Tune in to learn more about this superfood yogurt. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-205-l-reuteri-benefits-and-answers-to-common-questions/ Check out t...
Jun 07, 2022•39 min•Ep. 205
Beets are powerful root vegetables and have many surprising health benefits. Ferment these beets and you'll receive even more benefits. This is an easy and fun probiotic drink. Tune in to get the recipes and understand the benefits. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-204-the-many-benefits-of-beet-kvass/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/beet-kvass-original-orange-golden-lemon/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/beet-kvass/ https://www.cultur...
May 24, 2022•20 min•Ep. 204
Kefir is a powerful probiotic food that has more than 50 good bacteria and good yeasts. More and more studies are coming out showing the power of my favorite cultured food. I've been consuming kefir daily since 2001 and I have witnessed firsthand these effects: lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and so much more. Check out the new studies that show kefir can protect your heart. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-203-kefir-benefits-for-your-heart/ Check out these...
May 17, 2022•25 min•Ep. 203
