It's that time of year when colds and flu abound. It is also the time to build up your immune system and help you fly through cold and flu season. Your gut bacteria will help you if you help it. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-262-fermented-foods-for-colds-and-flus/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/probiotic-foods-for-colds-and-flus/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health t...
Oct 29, 2023•20 min•Ep. 262
Fermented dairy is a completely different food than dairy. It has enhanced vitamins and properties and almost no lactose. The health benefits are huge! Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-261-fermented-dairy-is-better-than-regular-dairy/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/fermented-dairy-is-better-than-regular-dairy/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health tips and recipes, subscr...
Oct 15, 2023•22 min•Ep. 261
Cultured Cabbage is a Super Food! It can help keep your immune system running strong and load you with lots of Vitamin C. I have a lot to tell you about what this fermented food can do for you. You won't want to miss the many benefits of the superfood. Tune in to learn more! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-260-vitamin-c-abbage/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/vitamin-c-abbage/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://youtu.be/Cb...
Oct 01, 2023•28 min•Ep. 260
Coconut water makes fabulous kefir soda. I love how it tastes, and how easy it is to make. It has 10 times the probiotics and 5 times the probiotic yeasts that kefir sodas made with fruit juices have. You can have 236 billion good bacteria in a cup! It reduces the sugars to almost zero and is only made with 3 ingredients. Find out more in the podcast. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-259-powerful-coconut-kefir-soda/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodli...
Sep 23, 2023•16 min•Ep. 259
Kefir is a great fermented drink that can help with lowering cholesterol. More and more studies are finding its effectiveness in helping with cholesterol, blood pressure, heart health and so much more. Tune in to learn more about this powerful fermented food. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-258-kefir-and-cholesterol/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/kefir-and-cholesterol/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9O...
Sep 17, 2023•19 min•Ep. 258
Natto is a superfood that I have been wanting to make for decades. It's fun to make and the health benefits for help with preventing high blood pressure and strokes are huge, not to mention the huge amounts of Vitamin K2 it contains. Tune in to learn more about how to make this superfood! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-257-why-natto-is-so-good-for-you/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-natto-can-help-your-heart-and-improve-blood-pressure...
Sep 10, 2023•22 min•Ep. 257
Einkorn wheat is amazing. It is the most ancient wheat there is, and it has amazing benefits including a different type of gluten that allows most people with wheat allergies to consume it with no problems. It is very helpful for those with blood sugar issues and so much more. Tune in to learn more about this ancient bread. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-256-einkorn-before-gluten-was-a-problem/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/einkorn-befor...
Aug 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 256
Dr. Davis is one of my favorite people to interview. In this podcast, we talk about the many benefits we both have found from consuming L reuteri yogurt for the last year. Dr. Davis is very knowledgeable about L. reuteri and explains why it is so important for us to restore this missing microbe. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-255-more-benefits-of-l-reuteri-yogurt-with-dr-davis/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/what-ha...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 255
I have lots of experience with picky eaters and especially when it comes to cultured foods. Let me tell you how I got my family to eat these life-changing foods. It's easier than you think. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-254-picky-eaters-and-cultured-foods/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/mr-picky-eater-and-cultured-foods/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health tips and recipes, subscribe to ou...
Aug 13, 2023•16 min•Ep. 254
I've been making cultured foods for 22 years and I get lots of questions about different ways to make and consume them. Check out my tips on L. reuteri, kefir, kombucha, and more. Cultured foods are easy to make and I have all the insights to make it easier. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-253-tips-for-making-and-eating-cultured-foods/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/l-reuteri-superfood-starter-faqs/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-...
Aug 05, 2023•18 min
Cultured foods are naturally low in carbohydrates because of the microbes that eat the sugars out of the foods. They fit into any diet be it keto, vegan, low carb, vegetarian, paleo, or raw food diet and are very versatile. Learn how you can add them to your diet in an easy way. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-252-why-most-fermented-foods-are-low-in-carbs/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/low-carb-cultured-foods/ Check out these other links:...
Jul 30, 2023•24 min•Ep. 252
When people ask me how to get started with cultured foods I give them this formula. Most of the time they're really sick and desperate to feel better. This formula is fantastic for restoring your microbiome and giving you a delicious way to do it. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-251-how-to-get-started-with-cultured-foods/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-get-started-with-cultured-foods/ Check out these other lin...
Jul 23, 2023•20 min•Ep. 251
Yeast infections and UTIs are no fun and more common than they should be. Certain foods like berries and fermented foods have protective qualities that can keep these problems at bay. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-250-how-bacteria-can-help-with-yeast-infections-utis/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/utis-yeast-infections-and-cultured-foods/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For...
Jul 16, 2023•21 min•Ep. 250
I love cultured veggies, but mostly I love the bacteria that make these cultured veggies Super Veggies. L. Plantarum has been found to help with anxiety, drepression, all kinds of food and seasonal allergies, and it also can strengthen your immune system. Tune it in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-249-12-reasons-to-make-cucumber-kimchi/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/12-reasons-to-eat-cucumber-kimchi/ https://www.culturedfoo...
Jul 09, 2023•15 min•Ep. 249
Probiotic drinks are a must in the summertime. As you try to cool off and have something that is fizzy and delicious, there are two drinks I recommend. I drink kombucha and kefir soda all the time. You can make different flavors and you can even make a float with probiotic ice cream that is especially delicious in the summertime! Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-248-probiotic-drinks-for-summer/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodl...
Jun 25, 2023•21 min•Ep. 248
Your cultures (kefir, kombucha, sourdough, yogurts, kefir soda, and water kefir) are all living organisms and need to be cared for just like a pet. I love them like family, and have found ways to take care of them when I go on vacation. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-247-how-to-store-your-cultures-while-on-vacation/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/what-to-do-with-your-cultures-while-youre-on-vacation/ Check out these...
Jun 18, 2023•19 min•Ep. 247
Nothing has influenced and changed my body and life more than cultured foods. Each food has different strains and gives different health benefits. I thought I would lay it out for you which ones bring the health benefits you are seeking. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-246-benefits-of-each-cultured-food/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/benefits-of-each-cultured-food/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https:...
Jun 11, 2023•31 min•Ep. 246
Kombucha is one of my favorite beverages. It has so many health benefits that you may not know about. Check out the many reasons I drink kombucha and how to easily make it or buy it. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-245-the-many-benefits-of-kombucha/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/is-kombucha-good-for-you/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. W...
Jun 04, 2023•24 min•Ep. 245
Twenty-one years ago I was filled with fear and sickness. Much to my surprise cultured foods came to my rescue. I've learned so much and continue to do so. What a difference they can make for you too. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-244-how-i-got-started-with-cultured-foods/ Check out these links: My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Star...
May 28, 2023•24 min•Ep. 244
I have been using einkorn flour for everything these days. I really love all the benefits and the wonderful taste that it imparts. It makes terrific sourdough bread and has so many health advantages I highly recommend giving it a try. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-243-einkorn-wheat-and-sourdough-starter/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-care-for-your-einkorn-sourdough-starter/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/sto...
May 21, 2023•25 min•Ep. 243
Cultured Butter is crazy good, fun to make, and loads you with Vitamin K2. This is a very important nutrient that everybody needs more of. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-241-cultured-foods-and-your-bones/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/cultured-kefir-butter/...
May 14, 2023•18 min
Let's take a look at some of the biggest contributors to increasing bone health and cultured food is one of them. Tune in to learn more about how to strengthen your body and bones. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-241-cultured-foods-and-your-bones/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/cultured-foods-for-your-bones/...
May 07, 2023•19 min•Ep. 241
Making dairy-free yogurt, whether it be L. reuteri or Yogurt Plus, it can be a little different than regular yogurt. Since these types of milk are made with mostly water, it can be challenging to create a creamy yogurt. I have four new recipes that have huge benefits. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-240-dairy-free-yogurts-l-reuteri-and-more/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/dairy-free-yogurts-l-reuteri-and-more/...
Apr 30, 2023•17 min
One of the most important bacteria you have is called Bifidobacteria. They call it the young bacteria which is extremely important for adults too, although it often diminishes when it doesn't have to. Bifdio helps to activate your immune system and more. Learn how to build it up and keep it strong. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-239-building-up-the-all-important-bifido-bacteria/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/building-up-the-all-important-bi...
Apr 23, 2023•17 min•Ep. 239
I love to teach people to make probiotic cottage cheese with Yogurt Plus, L reuteri, or kefir. I can even teach you how to make cottage cheese ice cream that is probiotic too! Tune in to learn how fun and easy it is to make and feed those microbes in your gut! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-238-l-reuteri-and-kefir-cottage-cheese/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/make-probiotic-cottage-cheese-with-yogurt-or-kefir/ https://culturedfoodlife.com...
Apr 16, 2023•15 min•Ep. 238
Having a jar of cultured vegetables in your fridge is a must. They can last for over nine months in the fridge and can be very helpful if you have stomach distress of any kind be it food poisoning or stomach cramps. let me show you how easy it is to make these veggies and how powerful they can be. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-237-getting-started-making-cultured-vegetables/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-cultured-vegetables/ h...
Apr 09, 2023•16 min•Ep. 237
We tend to think food cravings are normal and there is not much we can do about them, but there is much more to it than this. How can tiny microbes, and remember we have trillions of them inside us, change whether you crave chips or broccoli? Well, they can and I can explain how. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-236-do-your-microbes-make-you-crave-certain-foods/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/does-your-gut-help-control-f...
Mar 26, 2023•16 min•Ep. 236
I love to eat and make yogurt. I love kefir with every fiber of my being and have it every day, but there were bacterial strains that kefir didn't have that I wanted. Bifidobacteria is a strain that I think we need in abundance that isn't in kefir. There are many ways to get this strain and other beneficial strains and I'd love to show you how to do this. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-235-living-healthier-and-longer-on-yogurt/ Check out thi...
Mar 19, 2023•19 min•Ep. 235
This podcast is about what a typical day looks like for me when I consume cultured foods. I eat cultured food mostly every day but often in little bits. I have recipes and suggestions to encourage you that it isn't as hard as you think. It can be quite delicious too! Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-234-how-many-cultured-foods-do-i-eat-in-a-day/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-many-cultured-foods-do-i-eat-in-a-day/...
Mar 12, 2023•27 min•Ep. 234
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. Healing your gut and keeping your gut strong are crucial to having a healthy body and mind. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-2...
Mar 05, 2023•30 min•Ep. 233
