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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 ...
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Episode 290: Summer Sourdough Bread — Grilled or Baked
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It's summertime, and most people don't think about making bread. They don't want to heat up the kitchen, and it seems more of a fall and winter thing unless . . . you're me. Summer bread making is a special habit I developed many years ago, and it has become a ritual. I want to encourage you to do it, too. I can show you what I do to make bread in …
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Episode 289: How to Make Bubbly Fruit-Flavored Kombucha
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There’s nothing better than bubbly fruit-flavored kombucha. For those of you who don’t want to spend the money to buy it, you can make it. I have a few tips that can make all the difference. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-289-how-to-make-bubbly-fruit-flavored-kombucha/ Link(s) I talked about: A…
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Episode 288: Probiotic Foods For The 4th of July
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If you’re new to cultured foods, let me help you understand how epic these foods are, especially during parties. Cultured foods are loaded with probiotics, extra vitamins, and enzymes and will keep your microbiome flourishing and cravings for bad foods down to a minimum. Tune in to learn foods you can make for your next party. Episode link: https:/…
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Episode 287: 10 Reasons Kefir Soda Is Your Perfect Summer Beverage
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Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the light, refreshing taste of kefir soda. I drink a lot of Keifr soda in the summertime. Not only is it delicious and bubbly but it's also packed with amazing health benefits that make it a fantastic addition to your daily routine. Here are some reasons why you should sip on kefir soda this summer. Tune in to le…
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Episode 286: Brain Health and Fermented Foods
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Fermented foods are truly magical when it comes to nurturing our microbiota-gut-brain axis. These living foods don't just taste amazing—they transform our health from the inside out. They do this by modulating our immune system, strengthening our gut barrier, and even regulating our neuroendocrine system, fermented foods work wonders. Tune in to le…
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Episode 285: Tips For Storing and Preserving Cultured Foods
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Having lots of fermented foods in your fridge is the same as having a medicine cabinet stocked with natural remedies. We reach for these foods not only to keep us healthy and disease-free but also when we find ourselves struggling with a virus, stomach ache, or any other kind of ailment that requires extra body support. Tune in to learn more. Episo…
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It’s summertime!! And all kinds of things can happen in the summertime that otherwise might seem impossible. Let me explain a few things that happen in the summertime that can help you be healthier, heal from all manner of diseases, and support good health! Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-284-su…
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Episode 283: The Mighty Mineral That Powers Your Body
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It is quite well known that we all 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, Laura Collinwood. We talk about magnesium, why we need it, and how to get it in a form the body easily receives. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodli…
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What is kefir?" Kefir is a tangy, slightly fizzy, FANTASTIC fermented milk beverage. It can be made with all kinds of different milks, dairy and non-dairy. It looks similar to yogurt but is far superior. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-282-what-is-kefir/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://…
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I learned a long time ago that if I wanted to feel good, I had to have kefir every day. It seems to work best for me to have kefir in the morning, but sometimes I have it at other times too. I've kind of played around with different ways to have it and found these breakfasts give me lots of energy. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.c…
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Episode 280: 7 Reasons I Love Einkorn Flour
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I have been consuming einkorn wheat for many years and have converted much of my diet to exclusively using einkorn flour. I have noticed some changes in my health and have found einkorn flour makes my life a lot easier in regards to making foods my family can enjoy and consume. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/p…
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Episode 279: Yogurt Versus Kefir - Which is Better?
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So, what is the difference between kefir and yogurt? Which is better? Join me as we explore all the benefits of yogurt and kefir, which ones I like the best, and why. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-279-yogurt-versus-kefir-which-is-better/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoo…
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Episode 278: Understanding Kefir Cheese and Whey
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Making kefir cheese is one of my favorite things to do with kefir—and it’s a great way to sneak kefir into the diets of picky eaters because it tastes so much like cream cheese. I explain the nutritional side of whey and kefir cheese in this podcast. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-278-understan…
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Episode 277: Frequently Asked Questions About L. Gasseri Yogurt
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We get a lot of questions about this L. Gasseri superfood yogurt. I hope to answer most of your questions in this FAQ podcast. You can check out the article, too. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-277-frequently-asked-questions-about-l-gasseri-yogurt/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.c…
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Episode 276: When Are My Kefir, Kombucha, & Veggies Done Fermenting?
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Do you wonder when your kefir, kombucha, and cultured vegetables are done fermenting? I have a few tips to help you understand how and when they're at the perfect place with lots of probiotics and will taste the best. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-276-when-are-my-kefir-kombucha-veggies-done-fermenting/ Link(s) I tal…
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Episode 275: Help My Kombucha Is Not Bubbly
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Bubbly, fizzy kombucha is one of my favorite things. Understanding the science behind how it works can help you create the carbonation that most people are looking for. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-275-help-my-kombucha-is-not-bubbly/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoodli…
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Here are a few of the frequently asked questions about making Yogurt Plus. We have lots of help with making a thicker curd, raw milk Yogurt Plus, and much more. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-274-yogurt-plus-faqs/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/yogurt-plus-faq…
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Episode 273: Kombucha vs Kefir Soda: What is the Difference?
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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. Episode link: https://www.cultu…
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Episode 272: More on Histamines & Fermented Foods
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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. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-272-more-on-histamines-fermented-foods/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https:…
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Episode 271: When You Are Trying To Get Better
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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. Episode link: htt…
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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! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-270-kefir-soda-faqs Link(s) I talked about: Articl…
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Episode 269: Yogurt Plus Made With Raw Milk
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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. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-269-yogurt-plus-made-with-raw-milk/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoodl…
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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. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-268-asthma-and-cultured-foods/ Link(s) I t…
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Episode 267: Is Your L Reuteri Yogurt Separating?
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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. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-267-is-your-l-reut…
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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. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodl…
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