Cultured Food Life

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-your-gut/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-you-make-happiness-in-your-gut/

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/

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/

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/

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-where-do-i-start/

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-and-thin-of-kefir/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-thick-and-thin-of-kefir/ https://youtu.be/OqDYJfoiDFc

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/

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/

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-make-l-reuteri-superfood-yogurt/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/l-reuteri-the-bacteria-youre-missing-and-the-superfood-yogurt-i-love/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/l-reuteri-superfood-yogurt-starter/ https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Super-Gut-Four-Week-Reprogram-Microbiome/dp/0306846977/?tag=culturedfoodlife-20

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: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-193-fermented-foods-versus-fiber-guess-who-wins/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/fermented-foods-vs-fiber-guess-who-wins/