Donna Schwenk

Cultured Food Life

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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 blood pressure, diabetes, and IBS. In her down-to-earth and informative style, Donna will walk you throu...

Author

Donna Schwenk

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.culturedfoodlife.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 89: Low-Carb Cultured Foods 09.07.2019

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, but you need to know a couple of things to do it right. Check out the podcast to learn how. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-89-low-carb-cultured-foods/ References I talked a...

Episode 88: Microbes That Change Your Home in 24 Hours 02.07.2019

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 that live in and on you, and they play a huge role in keeping you healthy. Your home, too, is covered in your bacteria, and every room is teeming with your unique bacterial signature. Episode link: https:/...

Episode 87: Learn More About Miso, Tempeh, and Natto! 25.06.2019

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 history of these superfoods, and why you should have them in your diet. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-87-learn-more-about-miso-tempeh-and-natto/

Episode 86: Got an Acidic Stomach? The Surprising Remedy 18.06.2019

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 body and heeding their calls can change everything. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-86-got-an-acidic-stomach-the-surprising-remedy/

Episode 85: What to Do With Your Cultures While You're on Vacation 11.06.2019

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 when I go on vacation. I can teach you how to keep them thriving and healthy even when you're gone. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-85-what-to-do-with-your-cultures-while-youre-...

Episode 84: The Many Reasons I Drink Coconut Water Kefir 04.06.2019

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, kidney stones, blood pressure, and more. It's bubbly, tangy, and delicious! The post Episode 84: The Many Reasons I Drink Coconut Water Kefir appeared first on  Cultured Food Life .

Episode 83: Fermented Sauerkraut and Breast Cancer 21.05.2019

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 foods. Check out the new research on sauerkraut and cancer! The post Episode 83: Fermented Sauerkraut and Breast Cancer appeared first on  Cultured Food Life .

Episode 82: Two Ways to Change Your Beliefs About Food and Transform Your Life 14.05.2019

Everybody knows its important to eat healthily but why don't we do it? It's important to understand the science of the body and the mind that will assist us to help us reach our goals. Tune in to learn two easy ways to start on the road to wellness. The post Episode 82: Two Ways to Change Your Beliefs About Food and Transform Your Life appeared first on  Cultured Food Life .

Episode 81: Are Probiotic Foods Stronger Than Supplements? 07.05.2019

Many people wonder if probiotic pills provide the same benefit as probiotic foods since they seem to be marketed in the same way—healthy bacteria for our guts. Probiotic foods work significantly better because of their construction. Tune in to listen and learn more. The post Episode 81: Are Probiotic Foods Stronger Than Supplements? appeared first on Cultured Food Life .

Episode 80: Can Your Gut Heal Your Joints? 30.04.2019

Your body is a host to trillions of microbes. These microbes can influence your health and your joints in a powerful way. Check out the podcast to learn more. The post Episode 80: Can Your Gut Heal Your Joints? appeared first on Cultured Food Life .

Episode 79: UTIs, Yeast Problems, and Cultured Foods 23.04.2019

We know that more than half of all women will experience the burning urgency of a urinary tract infection in their lifetime and yeast infections are just as common. Understanding how bacteria and yeast work in the body can help set you free. Tune in to learn more. The post Episode 79: UTIs, Yeast Problems, and Cultured Foods appeared first on Cultured Food Life .

Episode 78: Fermenting Tips That Nobody Else Talks About 16.04.2019

Are you confused about how to make kefir, kombucha, and cultured veggies? I have lots of ways to help ferment faster and easier than other methods. I've been doing this for 17 years and I have tips that can really help you. Tune in to find out more. The post Episode 78: Fermenting Tips That Nobody Else Talks About appeared first on Cultured Food Life .

Episode 77: Einkorn Bread and Its Healing Powers 09.04.2019

Have you heard about the ancient species of wheat called einkorn? Many people who were gluten intolerant seem to thrive on this bread since it's missing the troublesome protein contained in regular wheat. Check out the podcast to hear more. The post Episode 77: Einkorn Bread and Its Healing Powers appeared first on Cultured Food Life .

Episode 76: Can Cultured Foods Hurt Me? 02.04.2019

Many people are afraid to make cultured foods for fear they'll mess it up and get sick. They don't understand cultured foods and how they work, and preconceived ideas have created fear. Check out today's podcast and learn the science that will help you gain confidence and remove the fear. The post Episode 76: Can Cultured Foods Hurt Me? appeared first on Cultured Food Life .

Episode 75: The Many Reasons I Make Sourdough Bread 26.03.2019

It took me a long time to discover why my daughter struggled with gluten. It also helped me discover that it wasn't the bread, but what we've done to the bread and our guts, that was wreaking such havoc on our lives. Listen to gain understanding as to why our bread can be better than ever before.   The post Episode 75: The Many Reasons I Make Sourdough Bread appeared first on Cultured Food Life .

Episode 74: The Microbes in Your Gut Make Neurochemicals 19.03.2019

Before I found cultured foods I was a different woman physically and emotionally. New research shows that you make chemicals in your gut that affect your emotional state. Check out the podcast for more info. The post Episode 74: The Microbes in Your Gut Make Neurochemicals appeared first on Cultured Food Life .

Episode 73: How to Give Someone 80 Million Bacteria in 10 Seconds 12.03.2019

Did you know you can give someone 80,000,000 of your bacteria in 10 Seconds?! Find out how to make sure that you're giving away good bacteria instead of bad!!! The post Episode 73: How to Give Someone 80 Million Bacteria in 10 Seconds appeared first on Cultured Food Life .

Episode 72: Kefir and Diabetes 05.03.2019

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. The post Episode 72: Kefir and Diabetes appeared first on Cultured Food Life .

Episode 71: Sugar Drops Your Immune System By 75% 26.02.2019

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 how cultured foods can help. The post Episode 71: Sugar Drops Your Immune System By 75% appeared first on Cultured Food Life .

Episode 70: Autism and Cultured Foods 19.02.2019

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. These are some of my favorite stories of healings. The post Episode 70: Autism and Cultured Foods appeared first on Cultured Food Life .

Episode 69: The Liquid Gold in Kefir 12.02.2019

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 properties too. Let me show you the many properties and ways to use this wonderful food! The post Episode 69: The Liquid Gold in Kefir appeared first on Cultured Food Life .

Episode 68: Does Kefir Help Your Blood Pressure? 05.02.2019

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 it can do. Listen to learn more! The post Episode 68: Does Kefir Help Your Blood Pressure? appeared first on Cultured Food Life .

Episode 67: Are Fermented Vegetables Safer than Raw Vegetables? 29.01.2019

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 wonderfully safe and effective it can be. Ferment your foods, love one another, and life will be good! The post Episode 67: Are Fermented Vegetables Safer than Raw Vegetables? appeared first on Cultured Food Li...

Episode 66: Probiotic Foods for Food Poisoning and Stomach Virus 22.01.2019

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 people have emailed me and shared the same thing. Nothing works faster or better, check out the podcast! The post Episode 66: Probiotic Foods for Food Poisoning and Stomach Virus appeared first on Cultured Fo...

Episode 65: Changing Your Life With Cultured Foods 15.01.2019

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 messenger here and these foods work and speak for themselves. The results can be amazing! The post Episode 65: Changing Your Life With Cultured Foods appeared first on Cultured Food Life .

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