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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May 8, 2018 • 18min
Episode 32: Dirt Has Microbes That You Might Need
Researchers have discovered that dirt is the new Prozac. Billions of microbes in the dirt can keep us healthy and happy. The earth holds health-boosting energy and gives us what is called "electrical nutrition." Learn more about our dirt on this week's episode. The post Episode 32: Dirt Has Microbes That You Might Need appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
May 1, 2018 • 24min
Episode 31: Six Foods That Can Change Your Life
Loaded with probiotics, these six foods are in different food groups and bring health and well-being to the body in a myriad of ways. Join me to find out what they are and easy ways to incorporate them into your daily life today! The post Episode 31: Six Foods That Can Change Your Life appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Apr 24, 2018 • 39min
Episode 30: Microbes – If you don't feed them, they can eat you!
Find out how important it is to feed your microbes. If your trillions of microbes don't get what they need, they can start to eat the mucosal lining of the gut, leading to leaky gut, IBS, and more. Find out how to keep them happy and fed. The post Episode 30: Microbes – If you don't feed them, they can eat you! appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Apr 17, 2018 • 29min
Episode 29: Probiotic Foods for Depression and Anxiety
The new buzz, probiotics in place of antidepressants. Leading edge psychiatrists are healing people's minds via their digestive systems. Learn why the gut is called the second brain. The post Episode 29: Probiotic Foods for Depression and Anxiety appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Apr 10, 2018 • 25min
Episode 28: Seasonal Allergies and the Vitamin You Need
Seasonal allergies are caused by your immune system overreacting to something that it thinks is harmful but is actually not. There are many ways to support your immune system, and this one nutrient can change the way you feel in 30 minutes. Tune in to find out what it is and why you should have it too! The post Episode 28: Seasonal Allergies and the Vitamin You Need appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Apr 3, 2018 • 26min
Episode 27: The Only Bread I Eat. The Bread Made with Culture.
Our bread is made so differently than in years gone by, and it's wreaking havoc on our bodies. Understand the science of why this is, and how bacteria can change your bread into something healthy. Walk in the footsteps of those who made bread for thousands of years and called it the staff of life. The post Episode 27: The Only Bread I Eat. The Bread Made with Culture. appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Mar 27, 2018 • 23min
Episode 26: Your Microbes Love Coffee!
If you love coffee, you're not the only one. Microbes love the microscopic fibers in coffee too. Learn more about microbes and coffee and how they can reduce your risk of Alzheimer's, diabetes, obesity, and more! The post Episode 26: Your Microbes Love Coffee! appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Mar 20, 2018 • 23min
Episode 25: The Many Reasons My Family Eats Cultured Foods
Everybody I know leads busy lives, but did you know there is always help for you? My family had a lot of big changes this past year, but a constant through it all was the way each member of my family uses and eats cultured foods. Maybe this could be the answer for you too? The post Episode 25: The Many Reasons My Family Eats Cultured Foods appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Mar 13, 2018 • 31min
Episode 24: Sleep Problems? Check Your Gut
If you're having trouble sleeping, fixing your gut can be the answer. Join me to learn about new research on sleep and the world of the micro-biome and cultured foods. Sleeping is so important to feeling good each day, and cultured foods can help! The post Episode 24: Sleep Problems? Check Your Gut appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Mar 6, 2018 • 31min
Episode 23: 7 Reasons I Eat Cultured Vegetables
Cultured vegetables have special powers that go far beyond regular vegetables. They can be powerful food – like medicine – and here's why you should have a jar in your fridge, and a fun recipe to try. The post Episode 23: 7 Reasons I Eat Cultured Vegetables appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
