Cultured Food Life

Cultured Food Life

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 at 1pm Pacific), 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

March 17, 2024 22 mins

Kombucha and Kefir Soda are fermented probiotic drinks, and boy, are they delicious. They are bubbly, living, raw beverages that tend to have minds of their own. Each of them has different species, so they do different things. Let me tell you about the benefits of each of these probiotic sodas. Tune in to learn more.

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https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-273-kombucha-vs-kefir-soda-what-is-the-difference/

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This is a new, updated version of my Histamines and Fermented Foods podcast. We have seen and learned a lot about what causes these problems and what you can do to help your body heal. Tune in to learn more.

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https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-272-more-on-histamines-fermented-foods/

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If you've been sick and not feeling well and trying to recover, or you are just trying to reset your gut, this is a quick and easy smoothie that starts the ball rolling in the right direction. It is fantastic for restoring your microbiome, boosting your immune system, and giving you a delicious way to do it. Tune In to learn more.

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https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-271-when-you-are-trying-to-get-better...

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February 25, 2024 19 mins

Kefir Soda is a great bubbly probiotic drink and the perfect substitute for sugary beverages that aren't good for you. It is super easy to make, and I can give you extra tips in this podcast to make it super easy. Tune it to learn more!

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https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-270-kefir-soda-faqs

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February 11, 2024 17 mins

Raw milk yogurt is one of my very favorite yogurts. You need to understand a few tips and tricks to make raw milk turn into yogurt. I have lots of help and even a video. Tune in to learn more.

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https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-269-yogurt-plus-made-with-raw-milk/

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January 28, 2024 32 mins

More and more studies are finding that gut health is one of the most important ways to prevent or help with Asthma. The species Lactobacillus is a powerful microbe that is helping many people who suffer from this ailment. Tune in to learn more.

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https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-268-asthma-and-cultured-foods/

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L. reuteri yogurt has a mind of its own and can get super strong when you are activating it. You get 67 billion CFUs of L. reuteri in a 1/2 cup serving, so I can help you understand what is happening if your yogurt separates into whey and curds. Tune in to learn more.

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https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-267-is-your-l-reuteri-yogurt-separating/

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January 14, 2024 26 mins

Being and staying healthy is an ever-evolving journey. As I change and grow older, I have found new things that have profoundly impacted my life. In comparison, these don't always mean cultured foods, but sometimes they are prebiotics that my body needs. Matcha tea has been one of them. Tune in to learn more.

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https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-266-matcha-tea-and-me/

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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 I discovered all the things cranberries can do for us. Tune in to learn more.

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https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-265-cranberries-have-many-healing-powers/

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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 to help your immune system stay strong, even if you do have some holiday treats. Tune in to learn more.

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https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-264-a-cold-you-can-beat-after-a-holiday-treat/

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    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 foods. I can help you understand what is happening and ways to help your body detox. Tune in to learn more.

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    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-263-the-healing-crisis-and-fermented-foods/

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    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. Tune in to learn more.

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    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-262-fermented-foods-for-colds-and-flus/

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    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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    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-261-fermented-dairy-is-better-than-regular-dairy/

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    October 1, 2023 27 mins

    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. You won't want to miss the many benefits of the superfood. Tune in to learn more!

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    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-260-vitamin-c-abbage/

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    September 23, 2023 15 mins

    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 have. You can have 236 billion good bacteria in a cup! It reduces the sugars to almost zero and is only made with 3 ingredients. Find out more in the podcast.

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    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-259-powerful-coc...

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    September 17, 2023 19 mins

    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 much more. Tune in to learn more about this powerful fermented food.

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    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-258-kefir-and-cholesterol/

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    September 10, 2023 21 mins

    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 huge amounts of Vitamin K2 it contains. Tune in to learn more about how to make this superfood! 

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    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-257-why-natto-is-so-good-for-you/

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    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 no problems. It is very helpful for those with blood sugar issues and so much more. Tune in to learn more about this ancient bread.

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    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-256-einkorn-before-gluten-was-a-problem/

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    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 knowledgeable about L. reuteri and explains why it is so important for us to restore this missing microbe. Tune in to learn more.

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    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-255-more-benefits-of-l-reuteri-yogurt-with-dr-davi...

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    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.

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    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-254-picky-eaters-and-cultured-foods/

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