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/
Episodes
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May 14, 2019 • 28min
Episode 82: Two Ways to Change Your Beliefs About Food and Transform Your Life
Everybody knows its important to eat healthily but why don't we do it? It's important to understand the science of the body and the mind that will assist us to help us reach our goals. Tune in to learn two easy ways to start on the road to wellness. The post Episode 82: Two Ways to Change Your Beliefs About Food and Transform Your Life appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
May 7, 2019 • 28min
Episode 81: Are Probiotic Foods Stronger Than Supplements?
Many people wonder if probiotic pills provide the same benefit as probiotic foods since they seem to be marketed in the same way—healthy bacteria for our guts. Probiotic foods work significantly better because of their construction. Tune in to listen and learn more. The post Episode 81: Are Probiotic Foods Stronger Than Supplements? appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Apr 30, 2019 • 27min
Episode 80: Can Your Gut Heal Your Joints?
Your body is a host to trillions of microbes. These microbes can influence your health and your joints in a powerful way. Check out the podcast to learn more. The post Episode 80: Can Your Gut Heal Your Joints? appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Apr 23, 2019 • 25min
Episode 79: UTIs, Yeast Problems, and Cultured Foods
We know that more than half of all women will experience the burning urgency of a urinary tract infection in their lifetime and yeast infections are just as common. Understanding how bacteria and yeast work in the body can help set you free. Tune in to learn more. The post Episode 79: UTIs, Yeast Problems, and Cultured Foods appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Apr 16, 2019 • 31min
Episode 78: Fermenting Tips That Nobody Else Talks About
Are you confused about how to make kefir, kombucha, and cultured veggies? I have lots of ways to help ferment faster and easier than other methods. I've been doing this for 17 years and I have tips that can really help you. Tune in to find out more. The post Episode 78: Fermenting Tips That Nobody Else Talks About appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Apr 9, 2019 • 23min
Episode 77: Einkorn Bread and Its Healing Powers
Have you heard about the ancient species of wheat called einkorn? Many people who were gluten intolerant seem to thrive on this bread since it's missing the troublesome protein contained in regular wheat. Check out the podcast to hear more. The post Episode 77: Einkorn Bread and Its Healing Powers appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Apr 2, 2019 • 29min
Episode 76: Can Cultured Foods Hurt Me?
Many people are afraid to make cultured foods for fear they'll mess it up and get sick. They don't understand cultured foods and how they work, and preconceived ideas have created fear. Check out today's podcast and learn the science that will help you gain confidence and remove the fear. The post Episode 76: Can Cultured Foods Hurt Me? appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Mar 26, 2019 • 28min
Episode 75: The Many Reasons I Make Sourdough Bread
It took me a long time to discover why my daughter struggled with gluten. It also helped me discover that it wasn't the bread, but what we've done to the bread and our guts, that was wreaking such havoc on our lives. Listen to gain understanding as to why our bread can be better than ever before. The post Episode 75: The Many Reasons I Make Sourdough Bread appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Mar 19, 2019 • 24min
Episode 74: The Microbes in Your Gut Make Neurochemicals
Before I found cultured foods I was a different woman physically and emotionally. New research shows that you make chemicals in your gut that affect your emotional state. Check out the podcast for more info. The post Episode 74: The Microbes in Your Gut Make Neurochemicals appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Mar 12, 2019 • 22min
Episode 73: How to Give Someone 80 Million Bacteria in 10 Seconds
Did you know you can give someone 80,000,000 of your bacteria in 10 Seconds?! Find out how to make sure that you're giving away good bacteria instead of bad!!! The post Episode 73: How to Give Someone 80 Million Bacteria in 10 Seconds appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
