Cultured Food Life
Donna Schwenk
Discover how to make and serve delicious probiotic foods and improve your overall health with Donna Schwenk. In her weekly radio show "Cultured Food Life" (new episodes every Tuesday), Donna will de-mystify different probiotic foods such as kefir, kombucha, and cultured vegetables, and share how to add these foods into your diet. As a teacher and writer, Donna works with thousands of people to open the door to a world of foods that can help improve an array of health problems including high blood pressure, diabetes, and IBS. In her down-to-earth and informative style, Donna will walk you through the basic preparation techniques and teach you how to make these delicious probiotic recipes at home. You can find out all about Donna on her web site https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/
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Jul 24, 2022 • 19min
Episode 212: Don't Be Afraid Of Fermenting
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/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/dont-be-afraid-of-your-ferments-they-know-how-to-do-this/
Jul 17, 2022 • 22min
Episode 211: 10 Tips For Summer Kefir
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 these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/10-tips-for-summer-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/second-ferment-your-kefir/
Jul 12, 2022 • 24min
Episode 210: Probiotic Foods and Cancer
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 5, 2022 • 24min
Episode 209: Fermented Foods and IBS
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/
Jun 28, 2022 • 17min
Episode 208: Fermented Foods For Stomach Distress
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: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-208-fermented-foods-for-stomach-distress/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/probiotic-foods-for-food-poisoning-and-stomach-virus/
Jun 19, 2022 • 23min
Episode 207: Oxalates and Why You Need Fermented Foods
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-and-why-you-need-fermented-foods/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/oxalates-and-why-you-need-fermented-foods/
Jun 14, 2022 • 36min
Episode 206: Feeding Your Microbes - Wellness is Made in the Gut
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-the-gut/
Jun 7, 2022 • 39min
Episode 205: L. Reuteri Benefits and Answers to Common Questions
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 this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/l-reuteri-superfood-starter-faqs/
May 24, 2022 • 20min
Episode 204: The Many Benefits of Beet Kvass
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.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/orange-beet-kvass/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/golden-lemon-beet-kvass/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/golden-beet-sauerkraut/
May 17, 2022 • 25min
Episode 203: Kefir Benefits for Your Heart
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 links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/kefir-benefits-for-your-heart/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/dairy-free-kefir-every-kind-you-can-imagine/
