Podcasts by Cultured Food Life

Episode 265: Cranberries Have Many Healing Powers from 2023-11-19T04:00

Cranberries are usually eaten only around the holidays. It’s a shame we don’t eat them all year long as they are powerful foods that can work like preventative medicine. I got all emotional when...

Episode 264: A Cold You Can Beat After A Holiday Treat from 2023-11-12T04:00

The immune system's connection to your gut microbiome is enormous. If you indulge in many holiday treats, your immune system can suffer. We have lots of tips and tricks with the help of microbes...

Episode 263: The Healing Crisis and Fermented Foods from 2023-11-05T03:00

A “healing crisis” is something that happens when the body starts a detoxification process. This process is really a program of natural healing. It can happen when you start consuming cultured f...

Episode 262: Fermented Foods For Colds and Flus from 2023-10-29T03:00

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....

Episode 261: Fermented Dairy Is Better Than Regular Dairy from 2023-10-15T03:00

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.

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Episode 260: Vitamin C-abbage from 2023-10-01T03:00

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. ...

Powerful Coconut Kefir Soda from 2023-09-23T15:00

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...

Episode 258: Kefir and Cholesterol from 2023-09-17T03:00

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 muc...

Episode 257: Why Natto Is So Good For You from 2023-09-10T03:00

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 ...

Episode 256: Einkorn Before Gluten was a Problem from 2023-08-27T03:00

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 ...

Episode 255: More Benefits of L. Reuteri Yogurt with Dr. Davis from 2023-08-20T03:00

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 know...

Episode 254: Picky Eaters and Cultured Foods from 2023-08-13T03:00

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 253: Tips For Making and Eating Cultured Foods from 2023-08-05T15:00

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...

Episoder 252: Why Most Fermented Foods Are Low In Carbs from 2023-07-30T03:00

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...

Episode 251: How to Get Started With Cultured Foods from 2023-07-23T03:00

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 you...

Episode 250: How Bacteria Can Help With Yeast Infections&UTIs from 2023-07-16T03:00

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...

Episode 249: 12 Reasons to Make Cucumber Kimchi from 2023-07-09T03:00

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 seaso...

Episode 248: Probiotic Drinks For Summer from 2023-06-25T03:00

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 ti...

Episode 247: How to Store Your Cultures While on Vacation from 2023-06-18T03:00

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 t...

Episode 246: Benefits of Each Cultured Food from 2023-06-11T03:00

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...

Episode 245: The Many Benefits of Kombucha from 2023-06-04T03:00

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.

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Episode 244: How I Got Started With Cultured Foods from 2023-05-28T03:00

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 yo...

Episode 243: Einkorn Wheat and Sourdough Starter from 2023-05-21T03:00

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 advant...

Episode 242: Why You Should Make Kefir Butter from 2023-05-14T03:00

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.

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Episode 241: Cultured Foods and Your Bones from 2023-05-07T03:00

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.

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Episode 240: Dairy-Free Yogurts: L. Reuteri and More from 2023-04-30T03:00

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 t...

Episode 239: Building Up The All-Important Bifido Bacteria from 2023-04-23T04:00

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 ha...

Episode 238: L. Reuteri and Kefir Cottage Cheese from 2023-04-16T03:00

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 h...

Episode 237: Getting Started Making Cultured Vegetables from 2023-04-09T03:00

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 poisoni...

Episode 236: Do Your Microbes Make You Crave Certain Foods? from 2023-03-26T03:00

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...

Episode 235: Living Healthier and Longer on Yogurt from 2023-03-19T03:00

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 ...

Episode 234: How Many Cultured Foods Do I Eat In A Day? from 2023-03-12T04:00

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 encoura...

Episode 233: 10 Ways To Heal Your Gut from 2023-03-05T04:00

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...

Episode 232: Kefir&Yogurt For Breakfast from 2023-02-19T04:00

Nine times out of ten, I have a kefir smoothie every morning. A cup of coffee and a smoothie has been the norm for me for over twenty years. It's super fast and it tastes really good, but since ...

Episode 231: I Love Kefir Soda from 2023-02-12T04:00

Kefir Soda has a whole host of benefits. I'm really excited to introduce you to my new Kefir Soda Starter. For many many years, I have wanted to make my own soda culture with good yeasts and bac...

Episode 230: Fermented Foods For SIBO from 2023-02-05T04:00

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth or SIBO is popping up everywhere and seems to be becoming more and more prevalent. We have seen a number of people overcome SIBO with this powerful yogurt t...

Episode 229: Magnesium Health and Wisdom from 2023-01-22T04:00

I am a big believer that you need more magnesium. Most people are very deficient in magnesium which affects 325 processes in the body. Tune in to listen to my guest, an expert in this field, Lau...

Episode 228: How the Microbes in Your Gut Can Change Your Mood from 2023-01-08T04:00

Before I found cultured foods, I was a different person - physically and emotionally. I started to really change once I had cultured foods and not just my body but my moods and emotions changed ...

Episode 227: How to Make Winter Kefir from 2022-11-20T04:00

Winter kefir is different than summer kefir due to the temperatures cooling. It is my favorite kefir since it's extra creamy. Check out the podcast to learn more tips and tricks!

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Episode 226: How to Make Yogurt with L. Gasseri from 2022-11-13T04:00

Lactobacillus Gasseri species is super important in the world of intestinal microbes. You might just think you can take a supplement with L. gasseri and accomplish the task but that's not necess...

Episode 225: Chemical Free Body with Tim James from 2022-11-06T03:00

Tim James is my guest for the show today and has an amazing story. After suffering from multiple health problems including rectal bleeding, two separate skin issues, chronic acid indigestion, an...

Episode 224: 8 Tips For A Healthy Halloween from 2022-10-30T03:00

Halloween is always a fun time for kids and families. Let's face it, the kids look adorable in their costumes and even I like to dress up; but it's a sugar fest and that can present some challen...

Episode 223: More Help For Eczema and Probiotic Foods from 2022-10-16T03:00

Changing your gut flora can go a long way in helping with any kind of skin condition. I have lots of new information and testimonies of people who have helped with this condition. Tune in to lea...

Episode 222: 7 Reasons I Drink Coconut Water Kefir from 2022-10-09T03:00

Coconut water is one of my favorite drinks! It is fast and super easy to make and wow is it good for you. It has a lot of health benefits and is bubbly, tangy, and delicious! Tune in to learn mo...

Episode 221: Food Allergies and Your Gut Bacteria from 2022-10-02T03:00

Food allergies have tripled in the last few years. More and more research supports that many important gut bacteria are missing, or have been damaged and causing food allergies. Check out this p...

Episode 220: L. Reuteri, Your Gut, and Sleep from 2022-09-25T03:00:11

Sleeping is fundamental to our well-being and health. What’s going on in your gut greatly influences how and when you sleep. Specific cultures like L. reuteri work on deep sleep like nothing els...

Episode 219: Don't Rinse Your Kefir Grains and More Tips from 2022-09-18T03:00:26

I get so many emails from people who, in an attempt to help their kefir grains, will rinse them in cool water. You should NEVER, EVER, EVER do this. It damages them and rinses off the protective...

Episode 218: It's Not The Scoby That Makes Kombucha from 2022-09-04T03:00:54

There are two parts to the culturing process of Kombucha. The first part is the starter tea, which is just kombucha tea that has already been made. The second part is the SCOBY. You might be sur...

Episode 217: My Kefir and Kombucha Are Too Sour! from 2022-08-28T03:00:27

Perhaps you've had this happen, and it even happens to me from time to time: my kefir or kombucha will get really sour. This can happen for several reasons and I have lots of help if this does h...

Episode 216: Cultured Vegetables Saving Lives from 2022-08-21T03:00:23

Forget everything you think you know about vegetables and let me tell you what happens when you culture them. Grow your own probiotics in a jar of vegetables, and you’ll be shocked and amazed at...

Episode 215: My Every Day Kefir L. Reuteri Super Smoothie from 2022-08-14T03:00:12

This is the superfood smoothie I've been having every morning. I've changed it up and added some new ingredients that have supercharged this smoothie. Tune it to get the recipe and learn more. Listen

Episode 214: Many Reasons I Drink Kombucha from 2022-08-07T03:00:40

Kombucha is an amazing probiotic drink. I have many reasons I drink it daily. A few things it helps me with are not needing deodorant to help with detoxification and much more. Tune in to learn ...

Episode 213: You and Your Housemates Share the Same Bacteria from 2022-07-31T03:00:35

You are a cloud filled with 100 trillion bacteria walking around. You change every room you walk into with your bacteria, and it happens within minutes. In my own quiet way, I believe that the p...

Episode 212: Don't Be Afraid Of Fermenting from 2022-07-24T03:00:17

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...

Episode 211: 10 Tips For Summer Kefir from 2022-07-17T03:00:16

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 t...

Episode 210: Probiotic Foods and Cancer from 2022-07-12T13:00:47

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 ...

Episode 209: Fermented Foods and IBS from 2022-07-05T13:00:30

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 k...

Episode 208: Fermented Foods For Stomach Distress from 2022-06-28T13:00:22

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 e...

Episode 207: Oxalates and Why You Need Fermented Foods from 2022-06-19T03:00:42

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 ki...

Episode 206: Feeding Your Microbes - Wellness is Made in the Gut from 2022-06-14T13:00:07

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 tremendou...

Episode 205: L. Reuteri Benefits and Answers to Common Questions from 2022-06-07T13:00:50

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 diffe...

Episode 204: The Many Benefits of Beet Kvass from 2022-05-24T13:00:43

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 th...

Episode 203: Kefir Benefits for Your Heart from 2022-05-17T13:00:54

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 k...

Episode 202: Emotions and Your Gut from 2022-05-10T13:00:09

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...

Episode 201: Ways To Use your Extra Sourdough Starter from 2022-05-03T13:00:47

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, w...

Episode 200: Can Kids Have Cultured Foods? from 2022-04-26T13:00:58

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 t...

Episode 199: 10 Ways to Use Your Over-Fermented Kombucha from 2022-04-19T13:00:42

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 o...

Episode 198: Where Do I Get Started With Cultured Foods? from 2022-04-12T13:00:33

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, bu...

Episode 197: The Thick and Thin of Kefir from 2022-04-05T13:00:55

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 ...

Episode 196: Eight Probiotic Foods To Always Keep In Your Fridge from 2022-03-29T13:00:08

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 journe...

Episode 195: Fermenting Tip: Put a Lid on it? from 2022-03-22T13:00:35

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...

Episode 194: The Many Reasons to make L. Reuteri Superfood Yogurt from 2022-03-13T04:00:54

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...

Episode 193: Fermented Foods Versus Fiber — Guess Who Wins? from 2022-03-08T14:00:16

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 ferment...

Episode 192: An Apple Peel A Day Keeps The Doctor Away from 2022-03-01T14:00:05

Apples have been associated with a number of benefits that could help promote long-term health, but one of my favorite things that apples, and more importantly the peel can do is feed the all-im...

Episode 191: How to Care For Your Sourdough Starter from 2022-02-22T14:00:01

I usually make sourdough bread once or twice a week. Making sourdough bread requires a strong sourdough starter. The health benefits are many when you make and eat sourdough bread. The secret to so...

Episode 190: Hesperidin: The Amazing Flavonoid in Orange Juice from 2022-02-15T14:00:37

Orange juice contains special compounds that have a lot of health benefits. Hesperidin is abundant in oranges and is a phytonutrient (a naturally occurring plant compound). I always thought that or...

Episode 189: The Many Reasons To Make Cultured Vegetables from 2022-02-08T14:00:35

Forget everything you think you know about vegetables and let me tell you what happens when you culture them. Grow your own probiotics in a jar of vegetables, and you’ll be shocked and amazed at...

Episode 188: FAQs About Non-Dairy Kefir from 2022-02-01T14:00:30

Non-dairy kefir is a wonderful way to have kefir. There are a few things you'll need to know if you want to make this type of kefir. I have lots of FAQs about non-dairy kefir to help you. Tune i...

Episode 187: Making Winter Kombucha from 2022-01-25T14:00:18

Making kombucha in the winter can be a little bit of a challenge when temperatures drop, as kombucha likes to brew at about 75-80 degrees. Here are my best and most helpful tips for making Kombu...

Episode 186: Warm up With Prebiotic Marshmallow Hot Chocolate from 2022-01-18T14:00

I love warm chocolate cozy drinks but as the years have gone by I learned that I needed to incorporate healthy treats that not only satisfy my cravings around the holidays but nourish my body. T...

Episode 185: 7 Ways to Heal Your Gut from 2022-01-11T14:00

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 ...

Episode 184: Gingerbread: The Healthy Holiday Treat from 2021-12-07T14:00

Gingerbread is one of those special recipes that has two of my favorite ingredients: ginger and blackstrap molasses. Loaded with vitamins and minerals it makes a really wonderful healthy treat. ...

Episode 183: 9 Ways to Use Extra Kefir Whey from 2021-11-23T14:00

If you're making kefir, and especially kefir cheese, you're going to wind up with a lot of whey. Whey has been called liquid gold, and it has been used throughout history to help with many disea...

Episode 182: Kefir Soda: The Soda Pop That's Good For You! from 2021-11-16T14:00

I have a fun and easy way to make kefir soda that does not involve using water kefir crystals. You only need 3 ingredients and a thick glass bottle made for brewing and you'll be making lots of ...

Episode 181: The Power of HMOs from 2021-11-07T03:00

When I first heard about how powerful HMOs were, I went looking for them. Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are specific carbohydrates, and essentially a super prebiotic occurring naturally in ...

Episode 180: How to Make Your Own Vinegar from 2021-11-02T13:00

Making your own vinegar has many health benefits and the taste is so good you'll always want to make your own. Vinegar is so simple to make - you just add a few ingredients into a pot and let it...

Episode 179: Helpful Tips For Sourdough Bread from 2021-10-26T13:00

Sourdough bread is worth the effort and the joy you'll get is hard to describe until you pull your first loaf from the oven. The secret to good sourdough bread is in the bubbly sourdough starter...

Episode 178: Immunity, Your Gut, and Longevity with Joel Greene from 2021-10-19T13:00

I'm really excited for you to meet Joel Greene founder of Veep Nutrition and author of Immunity Code The New Paradigm for Immune Centric Health and Radical Anti-Aging. Joel gives a powerful para...

Episode 177: Why People Fight Over Kefir from 2021-10-12T13:00

One of my favorite things about kefir is the many stories, legends, and history behind it. It has been around for thousands of years and the stories are many, as are the mystics behind this food...

Episode 176: Why You should Eat Berries Every Day from 2021-10-05T13:00

Berries and I have a love affair. I eat them every morning for breakfast with kefir and for snacks too. I eat a lot of berries and they are a mainstay in my life in so many ways. I know my gut b...

Episode 175: 7 Ways to Fix Your Gut from 2021-09-28T13:00

Gut health is more important than you can imagine. Having a healthy gut means your gut contains large amounts of healthy bacteria and immune cells that ward off infectious agents like bacteria, ...

Episode 174: Resistant Starch - The Key To A Healthy Gut from 2021-09-21T13:00

Resistant starches are a type of fiber that plays a major role in digestive health, but it is also essential for achieving incredible overall health. These special fibers aren't completely broke...

Episode 173: How to Make Kefir Mousse from 2021-09-14T13:00

Life gets crazy at times, but most of the articles I write are meant to give you little things you can do that can make a big difference. Life is too short to feel bad and struggle with health p...

Episode 172: The Most Probiotic Kefir Dip from 2021-09-07T13:00

This recipe has only two cultured ingredients (cultured veggies and kefir cheese) and has more probiotics than any other dip recipe and it's crazy delicious. It's one of my family's most made re...

Episode 171: 7 Ways To Use Your Extra Kefir Grains from 2021-08-31T13:00

Kefir grains themselves are made up of many different species of bacteria and yeasts. Within the cell walls of the grains are cellulose microfibrils which are embedded in a polysaccharide matrix...

Episode 170: Fix Your Gut Fix Your Life from 2021-08-24T13:00

For many years, I'd read thousands of books on what foods are best for you and tried gazillions of diets and still couldn’t figure it all out. What worked for another person didn’t always work f...

Episode 169: How Many Calories in Kefir? from 2021-08-10T13:00

Kefir can be made with many different kinds of milk, be it non-dairy or dairy milk. It differs in calories and nutritional differences depending on which type of milk you use and how long you fe...

Episode 168: The Probiotic Superstar in Cultured Vegetables from 2021-08-03T13:00

Lactobacillus Plantarum is a very powerful good bacteria. It can remove pesticides from fermented food, lower cholesterol, help with candida, help with IBS, and is a welcome guest that works mig...

Episode 167: Cooling Down With Cultured Foods from 2021-07-27T13:00

I live in a desert climate - hot during the day and cool at night. When it gets hot, it's really hot. Today it's 100°F and I'm looking for foods that cool me down. Fresh fruits and veggies are e...

Episode 166: Probiotic Tomatoes - Tomatoes Are Super Foods! from 2021-07-20T13:00

Fermented Tomatoes have billions if not trillions of probiotics. They are so good for you and one of the easiest cultured vegetables you can make. Check out my recipes and stories of how powerfu...

Episode 165: Foolproof Kefir from 2021-07-13T13:00

I love kefir grains, but I didn't start my journey making kefir using kefir grains. I started with powder kefir packages and was very glad I did. I was pretty much a wreck at that time in my lif...

Episode 164: How To Make Your Kefir Creamy Again from 2021-07-06T13:00

In these summer months, has your kefir been fermenting faster and turning into curds and whey before you know it? In the summertime, kefir can change and many people think something is wrong wit...

Episode 163: What Kind of Milk Do I use To Make Kefir? from 2021-06-29T13:00

There are many ways to make kefir with many different types of milk, and believe me, I've tried them all. Mostly to try to help you. I have some of my favorites, but I will explain which ones yo...

Episode 162: Is Your Kombucha Too Sour? from 2021-06-22T13:00

In the early days of making kombucha, I would often let my kombucha go too long and it would lose its bubbliness. There were a few times it turned so sour that it made me squint and gasp and nob...

Episode 161: 20 Smart Ways to Use Your Kombucha Scobys from 2021-06-15T13:00

You all keep asking . . . What do I do with all these SCOBYs?! If you are anything like me, you have a pile of SCOBYs in a massive SCOBY hotel just waiting. It feels somehow wrong to throw them ...

Episode 160: Why You Should Sprout Your Own Greens In a Jar from 2021-06-08T13:00

Fermenting, sprouting, and soaking are all ways I enhance my food. These are the heroes that help me stay healthy in spite of all that seems to tell me I need to fear aging and all the disease t...

Episode 159: Frequently Asked Questions About Cultured Vegetables from 2021-06-01T13:00

It's my favorite time of the year - when I have an abundance of fresh vegetables that I can ferment. Fermented vegetables can last nine months stored in the refrigerator. They can provide you wi...

Episode 158: 7 Healthy Reasons I Love Dates from 2021-05-25T13:00

I love dates and so do my microbes since they're loaded with fiber and lots of nutrients. Here is what I've learned about dates and why date sugar is my favorite sweetener to use for baked goods...

Episode 157: Probiotic Salads and Dressings and Why Your Microbes Need Them from 2021-05-18T13:00

If I want to feel better from one meal, a salad is just the ticket I need. If I could teach you to eat a small salad every day it could change your life. If you want to feel better, you need sal...

Episode 156: Frequently Asked Questions About Kombucha from 2021-05-11T13:00

Watching tea turn into kombucha is quite a thing to behold. You give it the ingredients and let it work its magic. Billions of microbes and yeasts transform the tea into a bubbly probiotic tea t...

Episode 155: Your Immune System and Seasonal Allergies from 2021-05-04T13:00

The process of healing from seasonal allergies was a long process for me because there was much to learn and I continue to do so. Food is powerful medicine and learning to harness its power is r...

Episode 154: Frequently Asked Questions About Milk Kefir from 2021-04-27T13:00

Kefir is my favorite cultured food. It has the most probiotic strains of any cultured food (over 50 strains) and is also super easy to make. It was the first cultured food I tried and it made me...

Episode 153: 19 Healing Cultured Carrots Recipes from 2021-04-20T13:00

I think carrots are something special and that we should include them in our diets as much as possible. I love the flavor of fresh carrots. Nothing shouts, "Get back to your roots!" quite like c...

Episode 152: Fermented Foods Can Help With Constipation and Diarrhea from 2021-04-13T13:00

Nobody really wants to talk about constipation and diarrhea, but it's something everybody deals with at some time in their life. I've had so many people find help with these ailments that despit...

Episode 151: My Favorite Cultured Foods from 2021-04-06T13:00

Almost two decades ago I had a revelation. No longer could I rely on any individual to solve all my health problems even if it was a medical professional. Although I have a lot of respect for wh...

Episode 150: Jun Kombucha, Is It Kombucha Made With Honey? from 2021-03-30T13:00

Jun is a cultured food similar to kombucha but supposedly its own separate thing. It is brewed with a SCOBY culture that is light in color and is made using green tea and honey. It ferments for ...

Episode 149: My Favorite Cultured Vegetable Recipe from 2021-03-23T13:00

I want to share with you my favorite cultured vegetable recipe and how it came to be. It's been quite a journey and I love all the things I learned from making cultured foods. Tune in, listen, a...

Episode 148: Are You Getting Enough of This Powerful Protein? from 2021-03-16T13:00

I have used bone broths and collagen as a form of natural healing in my life and in the lives of my family members. The older I get, the more I find how essential these foods are to my body. I f...

Episode 147: Eating Cultured Foods For 20 Years from 2021-03-09T14:00

Sometimes you have to fight through some bad days to find the best days of your life. As a young woman, I always had a sense of urgency but never knew what it was. When several crises hit I had ...

Episode 146: Do Cultured Veggies Need a Starter? from 2021-03-02T14:00

No, you do not need a starter culture to make cultured veggies. However, by using a starter you will receive more probiotics and a lot of other benefits. Let me explain your options and you can ...

Episode 145: Why You Should Eat Slow Fermented Sourdough Bread from 2021-02-23T14:00

I've been making sourdough bread for almost 18 years and it is one of my very favorite cultured foods to make. Our baking traditions have changed down through the last few centuries. Sourdough s...

Episode 144: Gain Wisdom From Your Kraut from 2021-02-16T14:00

For many years people thought I was crazy for eating and making these cultured foods. I didn't care, for I had gone from hoping they would work, to believing, and then to a strong knowing that t...

Episode 143: Why and How You Should Soak Your Beans, Nuts, Seeds, and Grains from 2021-02-09T14:00

More and more people are eating raw and unprocessed whole foods which is a good thing - unless they're loaded with enzyme inhibitors and phytates. From what I've seen, these can cause quite a di...

Episode 142: What are Cultured Foods? from 2021-02-02T14:00

Fermentation or "culturing" is a special process of food preservation that has been around since the beginning of time. As humans learned the importance of this natural process, it helped them t...

Episode 141: H. Pylori and Fermented Foods from 2021-01-26T14:00

Many gastrointestinal diseases are caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. H. pylori can cause gastric inflammation which may lead to gastritis, ulcers, and even gastric cancer. But...

Episode 140: The Many Reasons You Should Love Miso from 2021-01-17T04:00

When people think of miso, they mostly think of miso soup, but it is so much more. It has an incredible microbial makeup and is a nutritional powerhouse and is so simple to use. It has things th...

Episode 139: You Are The One Thing In Life You Can Control from 2021-01-12T14:00

As 2020 comes to an end, it has been a year of strong emotions and circumstances. I'm surprised to say that I've lived a long time (60 years) and now have some life experience that really serves...

Episode 138: Why Sprouted Flour is Better Than Regular Flour from 2020-10-20T13:00

I have found that most people’s bodies struggle to digest grains. Yet these same bodies flourish with grains that have been sprouted or are made with a sourdough culture. Check out today's podca...

Episode 137: I Was Lost... Until I Did This from 2020-10-13T13:00

"How do I apply all this cultured food stuff to my life? Where and how do I get started?” This is something that I hear quite often. People want to change their lives and feel better but don’t k...

Episode 136: IBD - Crohn's, Ulcers, and Fermented Foods from 2020-10-06T13:00

I've seen cultured vegetables, kombucha, and kefir help with so many gastrointestinal disorders, and I've even witnessed firsthand my son healing from an ulcer that was causing him severe pain e...

Episode 135: Your Body Was Designed To Heal You from 2020-09-29T13:00

There are unseen workings of the world of cells that reside within us. Things that we take for granted because we don't understand how it all works. Our trillions of cells govern themselves and ...

Episode 134: Preserving Gut Health As You Age from 2020-09-22T13:00

Aspects of our physical health change naturally with age, but poor diet, reduced digestive enzymes, and unbalanced gastrointestinal flora can wreak havoc on both our digestive and immune systems...

Episode 133: Grow Your Own Probiotics from 2020-09-15T13:00

Making your own probiotics is one the best ways to change your health. Buying probiotic supplements are expensive and are often trapped in the acids of the stomach, and the probiotics are killed...

Episode 132: Second Ferment Your Kefir – Your Taste Buds Will Thank You from 2020-09-01T13:00

Many years ago I discovered a way to make kefir not only taste better but also increase the nutrients in it. It is the only way that I make my kefir now because it is so delicious. The process i...

Episode 131: Did Kombucha Heal My Husband's Eyes? from 2020-08-11T13:00

My husband is used to my crazy new ideas and has become accustomed to my enthusiasm for whatever happens to be my latest discovery. He goes along for the ride but never jumps in with both feet u...

Episode 130: Do Fermented Vegetables Help with COVID-19? from 2020-08-04T13:00

Exciting research has found that consuming probiotic fermented cabbage makes it much more difficult for the COVID-19 virus to enter the body due to special properties. Check out this week's podc...

Episode 129: How To Make Cultured Vegetables In The Summertime from 2020-07-21T13:00

There is no better time to make cultured veggies than in the summertime! The fruits and veggies are abundant and when you ferment them they'll last nine months in your fridge! Fermentation is a ...

Episode 128: How To Make Kombucha in The Summertime from 2020-07-14T13:00

Kombucha is a must-have in the summertime! When the body is exposed to excessive heat, the liver can become stressed and kombucha can help! Drinking kombucha can keep you cool and hydrated in th...

Episode 127: How To Make Kefir In The Summertime from 2020-07-07T13:00

Kefir is a living food that tends to have a mind of its own. It ferments differently in the winter than it does in the summer. On this podcast, I'm sharing tips and links to help you make great ...

Episode 126: How To Make Crunchy Pickles from 2020-06-30T13:00

Fermented Pickles are delicious, fun, and easy to make. These probiotic pickles bring many benefits to your body with the help of extra good microbes. Take a listen to learn a few things that pi...

Episode 125: Why You Should Know About Short-Chain Fatty Acids and Fermented Foods from 2020-06-23T13:00

Short-Chain Fatty Acids will help you and your body to become a force of wellness in this world. SCFAs are produced by bacteria in the gut during fermentation and they’re essential for your gut,...

Episode 124: Why You Should Drink Kombucha In the Summertime from 2020-06-02T13:00

Kombucha is a must-have in the summertime! When the body is exposed to excessive heat, the liver can become stressed and kombucha can help! Drinking kombucha can keep you cool and hydrated in th...

Episode 123: Your Microbes Want This Coffee Alternative from 2020-05-19T13:00

On this podcast, I talk about the things I drink and include in my life that help strengthen my immune system and gut flora. This is one of the things we used in helping my daughter heal from IB...

Episode 122: Cultured Foods Are Your Ally Against Toenail Fungus from 2020-04-28T13:00

So, do you want to know why you have certain persistent problems with things like ringworm, toenail fungus, and athlete’s foot? All of these are caused by a fungus that can spread and grow like ...

Episode 121: Ten Ways and Reasons to Use Your Cultured Veggie Brine from 2020-04-21T13:00

Cultured vegetables are super powerful, but so is the brine they are made in. The powerful bacteria in cultured vegetables called Lactobacillus plantarum (L. plantarum) is a powerful weapon agai...

Episode 120: Will Eating Probiotic Foods Make Any Difference? from 2020-04-14T13:00

Most of you don't know what processes are actually happening inside of you every day. There are microorganisms everywhere and you can't see them, but they are inhabiting you and everything else....

Episode 119: Help is On the Way from 2020-04-07T13:00

It's April 2020, and COVID-19 has everybody staying home and worried about the future. We're all in this together and we need each other. We will get through this despite the fact that it appear...

Episode 118: The Most Powerful Cultured Vegetables from 2020-03-31T13:00

Our guts comprise at least 70% of our immune system and if your gut is healthy, guess what? Your immune system is too! Probiotic cultured foods are an important key but so is something else. Pre...

Episode 117: Anti-Viral Cultured Foods from 2020-03-24T13:00

There is a lot of fear flying around about the flu and especially the coronavirus. If I can help you understand what happens in your body and how it works when you get the flu, or what you can d...

Episode 116: Prebiotics as Important as Probiotics from 2020-03-17T13:00

What is a prebiotic and why is this so important? Prebiotics are certain indigestible fibers that nourish the good bacteria in the large bowel or colon. The body itself cannot digest these foods...

Episode 115: 7 Reasons To Make Goat Milk Kefir from 2020-03-10T13:00

Goat milk was a godsend for my tiny daughter, Holli. She was born eight weeks premature and this little one rocked my world. Goat milk kefir really changed her little life and sent me on a missi...

Episode 114: IBS and Gut Bacteria from 2020-03-03T14:00

More and more scientists are finding a connection between probiotics, a healthy gut, and IBS. My daughter Maci had IBS when we first found cultured foods, and we found healing for her with the a...

Episode 113: Is Kefir the Answer for Acid Reflux? from 2020-02-25T14:00

Most heartburn medications focus on neutralizing the stomach acid in the esophagus. This helps to control the painful burning but it does not treat the root cause of it and can also make it wors...

Episode 112: Histamines and Fermented Foods from 2020-02-18T14:00

Did you know many of your gut bacteria break down histamine? But here's the catch - certain probiotic strains are histamine-producing, while other strains are histamine-degrading which should im...

Episode 111: Eczema And Probiotic Foods from 2020-02-11T14:00

Eczema is a skin condition that causes itchy, red patches on different locations of the body and affects over 30 million people. Scientists are finding that infants with low intestinal microbial...

Episode 110: 6 Ginger Sodas That Can Do Amazing Things from 2020-02-04T14:00

Ginger is one of the things I reach for when I’m in pain or a family member is in pain. I reach for this food-like medicine regularly, and I’m quite serious when I say this. I use it for many th...

Episode 109: The Cultured Veggie that Helped Me Overcome the Flu from 2020-01-28T14:00

If you are looking for an easy cultured veggie that your family will love, that can help you stay healthy and even fight colds and the flu, then you have to try Jicama if You're Sicka-ma.

Episode 108: The X Factor in Cheese from 2019-12-17T14:00

Cheese is loaded with Vitamin K2 which has been referred to as the X factor. Vitamin K2 has huge health benefits that may really surprise you. Learn how to make special cheeses and discover why ...

Episode 107: Fibromyalgia and Fermented Foods from 2019-12-10T14:00

Fibromyalgia is one of the fastest-growing disabling conditions. It affects 2-4 percent of the population, mostly women, and has no known cure. But now, Fibromyalgia has been linked to gut bacte...

Episode 106: Two Women Who Convinced Me To Make My Own Bread from 2019-11-26T14:00

Much is being said about how bad bread is for you, but for generations, it has sustained many. This led me to discover that it was never the bread, but rather what we have done to the bread that...

Episode 105: Nine Recipes and Reasons to Eat Cultured Pumpkin from 2019-11-19T14:00

I love, love pumpkin. It has many wonderfully healthy qualities and a creamy consistency that makes it a wonderful treat. I use pumpkin in multiple ways, but some of my favorites recipes are one...

Episode 104: Which are the Best Sweeteners? from 2019-11-12T14:00

It's been quite a journey for me trying to find the right sweeteners for my family and me. It was always really important to me to find ones that wouldn't spike my blood sugar but also wouldn't ...

Episode 103: Asthma and Fermented Foods from 2019-11-05T14:00

One of the first friends I ever told about cultured foods had a little boy with asthma. Making and drinking a kefir smoothie every day allowed him to get off his asthma inhaler and live a normal...

Episode 102: The Real Reason Your Immune System Needs Cultured Foods from 2019-10-29T13:00

One of my favorite things that cultured foods do is to boost your immune system. Your gut is responsible for 80 percent of your immune system. The more good bacteria you have, the better your im...

Episode 101: Probiotics Viruses and Your Immune System from 2019-10-22T13:00

We all harbor trillions of diverse groups of microbes that live on us and inside of us. There are microbes that are “permanent residents” and also microbe “tourists” that only stay for a short t...

Episode 100: Will Bacteria Keep You Young? from 2019-10-15T13:00

Our bodies require a host of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live on and inside our bodies. Most people don't like to think about bacteria and fungi but they are well acquainted with you! This...

Episode 99: Gluten Pain: The Best Teacher from 2019-10-08T13:00

I have met hundreds of people who are now on gluten-free diets. My daughter used to be one of them. Gluten pain can make life difficult. How can this grain that has been around since time began ...

Episode 98: Is Kombucha Good for You? from 2019-10-01T13:00

Is kombucha good for you? Is it alcoholic? I've been drinking kombucha for almost two decades. During year two, I stopped drinking it for three months because I read an article online from someo...

Episode 97: The Many Ways Cultured Foods Detoxify Our Bodies from 2019-09-24T13:00

I love my microbes and all they do for me. I used to think that my liver was mostly responsible for filtering and removing compounds from within my body but my gut bacteria do 50% of the job. Li...

Episode 96: 19 Ways to Eat Fermented Garlic from 2019-09-17T13:00

Fermented Garlic is a MUST-have for your refrigerator! It's a wonderful medicine-like food and making it a part of your diet can work wonders for many health concerns. Learn 19 ways you can use ...

Episode 95: Dairy-Free Kefir from 2019-09-10T13:00

I have seen many people benefit from kefir, and this includes non-dairy kefir. So many people need a dairy-free version, so we created just about every kind of non-dairy kefir we could think of....

Episode 94: Enzymes and Your Gut from 2019-08-27T13:00

Having plenty of digestive enzymes is one of the keys to optimal health. Learn how to give your body what you need to absorb and break down your food into micro- and macro-nutrients that can the...

Episode 93: The FODMAP Diet for SIBO, IBS, and Probiotic Foods from 2019-08-20T13:00

We all know that food choice can drastically impact health symptoms. Changing your diet and reducing symptoms is really important, but avoiding a lot of foods that cause symptoms only temporaril...

Episode 92: Let This Be The Year You Start Making Kefir Cheese from 2019-08-13T13:00

If you love cheese, then you really need to learn to make kefir cheese. It's crazy easy, filled with probiotics, and you can use it in a million different ways. Let me show you how easy, fun and...

Episode 91: Food Care is Health Care from 2019-08-06T13:00

Americans use to spent 17.5 percent of their income on food and 5.2 percent of national income on health care. Since then, those numbers have flipped. Spending on food has fallen to 9.9 percent,...

Episode 90: How Many Cultured Foods Should You Eat in a Day? from 2019-07-16T13:00

You don't need to add tons of cultured foods to your diet to see benefits, and I am going to show you how easy it is. It might surprise you that small amounts can make a big difference.

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Episode 89: Low-Carb Cultured Foods from 2019-07-09T13:00

Low-carb and Keto diets are very popular right now. I think we're all different, and what works for one doesn't always work for another. This is why I love cultured foods. They fit into any diet...

Episode 88: Microbes That Change Your Home in 24 Hours from 2019-07-02T13:00

When you and I find the courage and strength to be better in any regard, we help everyone around us. This goes for every area of our lives and even what we eat. You have trillions of hitchhikers...

Episode 87: Learn More About Miso, Tempeh, and Natto! from 2019-06-25T13:00

We have two guests on today's podcast, Kristen and Christopher Shockey. They'll be talking about their new book, Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments. Learn the many health benefits and hi...

Episode 86: Got an Acidic Stomach? The Surprising Remedy from 2019-06-18T13:00

When people say they have indigestion, heartburn, or acid stomach, often these can come from having low stomach acid. There is a surprising remedy for this. Symptoms are warning signs from the b...

Episode 85: What to Do With Your Cultures While You’re on Vacation from 2019-06-11T13:00

Your cultures (kefir, kombucha, sourdough, 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 wh...

Episode 84: The Many Reasons I Drink Coconut Water Kefir from 2019-06-04T13:00

Coconut water is one of my favorite drinks! It is fast, super easy to make, and wow is it good for you. Listen and check out the many health benefits and why drinking this can help with anxiety,...

Episode 83: Fermented Sauerkraut and Breast Cancer from 2019-05-21T13:00

Sauerkraut is an incredible food. I teach people to make it at all my classes. I received letters and posts from people who are undergoing chemo and finding help with kraut and other cultured fo...

Episode 82: Two Ways to Change Your Beliefs About Food and Transform Your Life from 2019-05-14T13:00

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 t...

Episode 81: Are Probiotic Foods Stronger Than Supplements? from 2019-05-07T13:00

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...

Episode 80: Can Your Gut Heal Your Joints? from 2019-04-30T13:00

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.

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Episode 79: UTIs, Yeast Problems, and Cultured Foods from 2019-04-23T13:00

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 an...

Episode 78: Fermenting Tips That Nobody Else Talks About from 2019-04-16T13:00

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 t...

Episode 77: Einkorn Bread and Its Healing Powers from 2019-04-09T13:00

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 regu...

Episode 76: Can Cultured Foods Hurt Me? from 2019-04-02T13:00

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 ou...

Episode 75: The Many Reasons I Make Sourdough Bread from 2019-03-26T13:00

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 su...

Episode 74: The Microbes in Your Gut Make Neurochemicals from 2019-03-19T13:00

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 f...

Episode 73: How to Give Someone 80 Million Bacteria in 10 Seconds from 2019-03-12T13:00

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!!!

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Episode 72: Kefir and Diabetes from 2019-03-05T14:00

Kefir was life changing for me in regards to blood sugar problems. Find out how kefir can help your blood sugar by changing the microbiome and enhancing your overall health.

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Episode 71: Sugar Drops Your Immune System By 75% from 2019-02-26T14:00

One of my favorite things that cultured foods do is to boost your immune system. Your gut is responsible for 80% of your immune system. Find out how sugar can drop your immune system by 75% and ...

Episode 70: Autism and Cultured Foods from 2019-02-19T14:00

Research is now finding that children with autism have altered gut flora that needs restoring. Listen to the research and miraculous stories of how cultured food are helping those with autism. T...

Episode 69: The Liquid Gold in Kefir from 2019-02-12T14:00

Whey has been called liquid gold, and it has been used throughout history to help with many diseases. It's a superfood that can help with a myriad of ailments. Kefir cheese has many wonderful pr...

Episode 68: Does Kefir Help Your Blood Pressure? from 2019-02-05T14:00

Kefir was the first cultured food I ever tried. The first thing I noticed was how it helped my blood pressure. Research is now finding more evidence of the same. I love kefir and the many things...

Episode 67: Are Fermented Vegetables Safer than Raw Vegetables? from 2019-01-29T14:00

Many people are afraid of fermenting their vegetables. They're often afraid they will mess it up and make themselves sick. Let me help you understand the science behind fermentation and how wond...

Episode 66: Probiotic Foods for Food Poisoning and Stomach Virus from 2019-01-22T14:00

Of all the health ailments cultured foods can help with, the one I hear the most about is either food poisoning or stomach virus. I’ve seen it work personally on my family many times. So many pe...

Episode 65: Changing Your Life With Cultured Foods from 2019-01-15T14:00

Cultured foods are incredible foods. They can be life changing and I’m pretty intense about it. They transformed my life and I have watched them change thousands of other people too. I am the me...

Episode 64: Coconut and the many ways it's good for you from 2019-01-08T14:00

I love love coconut. I fermented coconut milk, and coconut water, and use the oil in many different ways. Learn more about this incredible food and just how to use it!

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Episode 63: Resolutions of Wellness from 2019-01-01T14:00

Health is a gift you give to yourself, and the most important New Year's resolution. A habit is something you don't know you're doing but once you become aware, it becomes a choice. Listen to st...

Episode 62: Does Your Body Need a Miracle? from 2018-12-04T14:00

Do you believe that healing requires a miracle, or do you believe that our trillion of cells govern themselves? I believe in miracles and healings. Listen to the many stories of healings on toda...

Episode 61: Fermented Foods for the Holidays from 2018-11-27T14:00

If you're not eating cultured foods during the holidays you're missing out! It's the new and old way to take care of your body when decadent food is everywhere. You don't have to give up your fa...

Episode 60: 10 Natural Miracles I Found to Lower Stress from 2018-11-20T14:00

All of us find ourselves in situations where we're under tremendous stress which can cause anxiety. Here are the ten things that have helped me calm my mind and body in miraculous ways. It may n...

Episode 59: Help For Overeating on the Holidays from 2018-11-13T14:00

Do you overeat on Thanksgiving and Christmas? Overeating is as stressful to the liver as drinking to much alcohol. But there are ways to help your liver and your body, and also get more nutrient...

Episode 58: Easy Ways to Heal Your Microbiome from 2018-11-06T14:00

It's so important to heal and nourish your gut. Hippocrates stated, "All diseases begin in the gut". I found seven ways to accomplish the task and it changed everything for me. Let me show you e...

Episode 57: The Probiotic Soups You Need To Try from 2018-10-30T13:00

Discover why eating soup is so important for healing your gut, improving joint pain, overcoming food allergies, and boosting your immune system. Find out how you can make soups probiotic too. Listen

Episode 56: One Small Habit That Changed Everything from 2018-10-23T13:00

Why do we make choices that we know aren’t good for us? Perplexing isn’t it? You have a second brain in your gut that contributes to the choices you make. Learn how one new habit changed everyth...

Episode 55: You Are What Your Bacteria Eat from 2018-10-16T13:00

There is no one size fits all for the perfect diet. We are unique and diverse, but so are our bacteria. Our genes aren't what matters, it's our microbes that adapt and evolve and depending on wh...

Episode 54: The History of Kefir, Kombucha,&Cultured Veggies from 2018-10-09T13:00

Walking in the footsteps of those who lived hundreds of years before us, hear the legends and myths of cultured foods. These foods changed my life and health, and were profound stories of wisdom...

Episode 53: Feeling Younger is an Inside Job from 2018-10-02T13:00

Use Your Body and Brain to Feel Younger and Stronger. Cultured foods are my secret weapon to staying young. Let me show you how easy it is to retrain your body, using your second brain – that re...

Episode 52: How to Help Your Pets with Cultured Foods from 2018-09-25T13:00

Pets need our help, and I have seen and heard countless stories of pets healing with the addition of kefir to their diet. We've seen dogs, cats, birds, horses, cows, hedgehogs, hamsters, and so ...

Episode 51: Kefir and Kidneys from 2018-09-18T13:00

More and more medical research is showing great benefits to using probiotics for kidney health. Here the research and stories of spectacular results with kidney problems when kefir is added to t...

Episode 50: The Reason Men Should Eat Cultured Foods from 2018-09-11T13:00

I have seen some pretty spectacular results when men take to eating and making cultured foods. I'll explains how it can also do things for men that it can't do for women. Listen in to find out a...

Episode 49: The Fermented Vegetable That Saved a Country from 2018-09-04T13:00

Koreans have eaten kimchi for thousands of years and believe in its protective powers. Find out how kimchi kept them disease free during the bird flu epidemic in this exciting episode!

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Episode 48: Candida and Probiotic Foods from 2018-08-28T13:00

More often than not, if you have a yeast problem, your gut bacteria is out of balance. You have to have lots of good bacteria to keep candida in it's rightful place. Join me to find helpful ways...

Episode 47: Is Your Body Giving You Signs To Get Healthier? from 2018-08-21T13:00

Do you get whispers or nudges from your body telling you to get healthier? You most certainly do, but you might not be recognizing them. If you don’t pay attention, these subtle signs might not ...

Episode 46: How to Help Your Friends To Be Healthy from 2018-08-14T13:00

Do you want to help your friends be healthy? You can change your friends' and family’s health by healing your own. Learn why you shouldn’t try to convince them with words.

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Episode 45: Live Longer On Yogurt And Kefir from 2018-08-07T13:00

Find out why having kefir and yogurt has helped people around the globe live longer, and healthier. Learn about yogurts made famous in different parts of the world, and the centenarians who live...

Episode 44: You Can Heal Your Gut from 2018-07-31T13:00

Do you have food allergies? I’ll explain the science behind your food allergies and how to heal them. Hear my daughter story of how she healed from food allergies, IBS and digestive disorders. F...

Episode 43: My Favorite Vitamin and Why You Should Take It Every Day from 2018-07-24T13:00:45

This one vitamin can change the way you feel in 30 minutes. It might be the most important nutrient ever discovered. Tune in to find out what it is and why you should have it too.

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Episode 42: Does our gut bacteria control our behavior to get the best nutrients? from 2018-07-17T13:00:46

Do you have cravings for certain foods? How about Alcohol? Do Bacteria give us cravings? Can we control it to achieve new habits? Check out todays show to find out what your second brain is doin...

Episode 41: Controlling Your Cholesterol with Probiotics from 2018-07-10T13:00:09

There is so much misinformation about cholesterol. So many don’t understand how cholesterol works in the body, and how good bacteria helps keep your cholesterol in perfect balance. Gain wisdom a...

Episode 40: Rejuvelac The Super Drink from 2018-07-03T13:00:15

Find out how to make this easy, delicious, probiotic drink and discover the tons of health benefits. Learn how one woman cured herself from alcoholism by drinking rejuvelac. It’s pretty amazing!...

Episode 39: The Healing Crisis&Cultured Foods from 2018-06-26T13:00:57

This show can help you understand your body’s signal when it’s trying to heal. Signs of healing can sometimes be mistaken for feeling worse, when often it means you’re healing and getting better...

Episode 38: How Gut Bacteria Affects Your Entire Body from 2018-06-19T13:00:51

Doctors, scientists, and researchers are all starting to realize just how powerful the gut truly is. Gut health can affect every system in the body. Find out how probiotic foods can change you f...

Episode 37: Summertime Healing from 2018-06-12T13:00:19

Certain foods and sources available in the summer time have nutrients that super charge the immune system. Check out my favorite cultured recipes and summer foods that are fun, easy to make, and...

Episode 36: Ginger – Nature’s Medicine Designed to Help You from 2018-06-05T13:00:42

Explore the many reasons why you should have ginger every day. It’s a powerful tool for allergy season and for reducing inflammation. I can show you how I include this powerful food in my everyd...

Episode 35: Will Eating Probiotic Foods Make Any Difference? from 2018-05-29T13:00:40

Most people don’t understand the hundreds of processes in the body that happen 24 hours a day. What things can you do to be healthy? What do probiotic foods actually do? Check out today’s show t...

Episode 34: Condiments Can Be Probiotic Too! from 2018-05-22T13:00:53

Years ago, condiments were all made by fermenting them. The probiotics preserved them while improving the consumer’s health and digestion. Learn how you can make these delicious condiments, too....

Episode 33: Signals From The Microbes in Your Gut from 2018-05-15T13:00:55

Your gut bacteria can be one of your strongest allies in being healthy or it can be one of your worst enemies. It can send you signals through your emotions, food cravings, and stomach distress....

Episode 32: Dirt Has Microbes That You Might Need from 2018-05-08T13:00:22

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 “elect...

Episode 31: Six Foods That Can Change Your Life from 2018-05-01T13:00:49

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 incorpora...

Episode 30: Microbes – If you don’t feed them, they can eat you! from 2018-04-24T13:00:21

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 mo...

Episode 29: Probiotic Foods for Depression and Anxiety from 2018-04-17T13:00:23

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.

Episode 28: Seasonal Allergies and the Vitamin You Need from 2018-04-10T13:00:10

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 nutri...

Episode 27: The Only Bread I Eat. The Bread Made with Culture. from 2018-04-03T13:00:55

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 health...

Episode 26: Your Microbes Love Coffee! from 2018-03-27T13:00:21

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, ...

Episode 25: The Many Reasons My Family Eats Cultured Foods from 2018-03-20T13:00:20

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 f...

Episode 24: Sleep Problems? Check Your Gut from 2018-03-13T13:00:45

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 t...

Episode 23: 7 Reasons I Eat Cultured Vegetables from 2018-03-06T13:00:18

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 t...

Episode 22: Colds and Flus and How to Beat them With Cultured Foods from 2018-02-27T13:00:01

Your body is designed to fight colds and flus and keep your immune system running strong. Learn how to strengthen your body’s inner reserves and find yourself sailing through cold and flu season...

Episode 21: The Mineral That Saved My Life from 2018-02-20T13:00:11

Our bodies can’t produce all of the nutrients that we need to function properly, so we have to eat them. One specific mineral saved my life.

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Episode 20: How To Keep Your Gut Healthy if You Have To take an Antibiotic from 2018-02-13T13:00:59

If you have to take antibiotics we have good news! Let me show you how to keep your healthy bacteria alive and thriving, even when you must take antibiotics. It’s really important that you help ...

Episode 19: 3 Foods That Can Change Your Life ~ The Trilogy from 2018-02-06T13:00:51

Three foods that provide different good bacteria and yeasts that enhance the trillions of bacteria in the body and allow them to thrive, grow, and multiply. This allows you, the host, the opport...

Episode 18: The Flu Shot in a Jar from 2018-01-30T13:00:50

Find out how to avoid the flu/cold this year. This is what I use for my family, and myself and is an all-natural flu/cold remedies that works to keep you healthy for years on end! Listen in as I...

Episode 17: 12 Reasons You Should Drink Pickle Juice from 2018-01-23T13:00:54

Find out why the juice from pickles and fermented vegetables can change your gut for good! If you don’t like fermented vegetables then drink the juice, the benefits are huge! If you listen I wil...

Episode 16: What Probiotics Do You Need for Different Ailments from 2018-01-16T13:00:51

Open minded health providers are starting to prescribe probiotics for different health ailments. Learn which probiotics they’re prescribing and how you can heal yourself by eating probiotic cult...

Episode 15: Autoimmune Diseases and Your Gut from 2018-01-09T05:53:31

Are autoimmune diseases the result of an imbalanced gut/immune system? Find out why Hippocrates said, “All disease begin in the gut.” I will discuss how healing your microbiome can also help hea...

Episode 14: 5 Foods That Can Change Your Life from 2018-01-02T13:00:44

These five foods are a must for me. It’s how I stay healthy. Check out the five foods that I keep in my diet and the ones that have made the biggest changes in my life. Find out how you can add ...

Episode 13: Try Probiotic Foods for a Healthier Holiday from 2017-12-12T13:00:37

There are certain times of the year when you need to strengthen your inner micro-biome and the holidays is one of those times. Find out how in this upcoming show. ‘Tis the season to be happy! It...

Episode 12: Have A Love Affair with Almond Kefir from 2017-12-05T13:00:53

Almond Kefir is special. It has wonderful properties that have huge health benefits. Let me tell you how to make the best almond kefir and explore all the benefits it affords. You’ll get addicte...

Episode 11: 7 Reasons to Drink Kombucha from 2017-11-28T13:00:51

Kombucha is an amazing drink. It has done a lot for me and I love it, especially around the holidays. It’s also a wonderful replacement for soda pop! Here are a few reasons I drink it every day....

Episode 10: Cancer and the Power of Cultured Foods from 2017-11-13T15:00:54

There are powerful reasons to eat cultured foods if you have cancer. In fact, new research says it can make all the difference, especially if you’re going through chemo. I’ll explore the researc...

Episode 9: Swap Yogurt for Kefir and Watch What Happens from 2017-11-07T13:00:47

Kefir convinced me, it made me a believer, it changed my body and my life. The results were in and I never looked back. 15 years later no one can convince me otherwise. Food is powerful and so i...

Episode 8: Sneaky Sugar Wears a Costume from 2017-10-31T11:00:15

Sugar is a tricky thing in the body, and it can drop your immune system by 75%. It’s mistaken for a vitamin that your body desperately needs to keep your immune system running strong. Before you...

Episode 7: 7 Reasons I Have Kefir Every Day from 2017-10-24T11:00:05

Lots of people write articles about kefir, but few of those people have drank and made kefir for 15 years. I am a believer that kefir is not just a food but a healer. Find out 7 ways it can help...

Episode 6: Kefir Soda – The New Probiotic Pop from 2017-10-17T06:00:34

I can teach you three different ways to make a delicious, bubbly, probiotic soda. Find out the good things, and the things you need to be careful about when deciding if this is the cultured drin...

Episode 5: When hormones go #!%&crazy, check your gut! from 2017-10-09T23:48:45

Hormones can rule the day! Help your hormones out when things get out of whack by keep your gut in check. Learn how to keep things in balance with the help of your microbes.

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Episode 4: The Food-Like Medicine in Your Fridge! from 2017-10-03T04:05:14

Food is the most magical thing in the world. It makes the cells of our bodies and it holds powers that few understand. If you take food and ferment it, then those foods get super powers.

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Episode 3: Do Microbes Control Your Food Cravings? from 2017-09-19T03:35:29

Do you crave junk food and can’t stop eating it? You can manipulate your gut microbes and start craving foods that love you back.

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Episode 2: Bird Flu, Babies, and Bacteria from 2017-09-12T01:00:49

Cultured vegetables are getting more and more recognition for all they can do. They’ve been busy saving thousands of lives and keeping whole countries free of deadly disease. Find out how these ...

Episode 1: Kombucha Healed My Addiction from 2017-09-05T16:03:07

Addictions —many of us have them, especially when it comes to unhealthy food or beverages. However, I found something to help! Check out the show to discover how to set yourself free.

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Introduction 📻 from 2017-08-26T19:57:44

Hi friends! I’m Donna and this is my Cultured Food Life podcast. I love to talk about health, wellness, and how to harness the power of your 100 trillion microbes. Talking about the food that ma...