Cultured Food Life

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 more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-214-many-reasons-i-drink-kombucha/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/more-reasons-i-drink-kombucha/

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 power of my 100 trillion bacteria spreads the presence of good bacteria everywhere I go. We can all be a presence of good bacteria that we need so much in today's world. What are you spreading? Check out the...

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 foods can often feel difficult, but it is not – it's just new. I can help you feel more confident and have fun in the process. Tune in to learn why fermenting can often be the safest way to preserve foods....

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 to help you make great summer kefir. I think drinking kefir first thing in the morning works best for me - especially in the summertime. It's a fast breakfast and I love it so much. Tune in to learn more. Ep...

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 healthy from all manner of diseases but they need our help too. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-210-probiotic-foods-and-cancer/ Check out this link: ht...

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 keep your gut lining intact and heal IBS. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-209-fermented-foods-and-ibs/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/fermented-foods-an...

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 effective than cultured veggies and their juice to stop food poisoning or a stomach virus dead in its tracks or for that matter any kind of stomach distress. It was the very thing that finally convinced me o...

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 kidney stones, joint pain, fibromyalgia, or inflammatory bowel disease. But the good news is that there are bacteria in your body and in fermented foods that break down these oxalates and render them harmless...

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 tremendous amount. So what do you feed your microbes? Check out this week's podcast to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-206-feeding-your-microbes-wellness-is-made-in-the...

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 different process from other cultures and we have learned so much to help you learn more about this yogurt and how to make it. Tune in to learn more about this superfood yogurt. Episode link:  https://www.cul...

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 the recipes and understand the benefits. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-204-the-many-benefits-of-beet-kvass/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/beet-kvass...

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 kefir daily since 2001 and I have witnessed firsthand these effects: lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and so much more. Check out the new studies that show kefir can protect your heart. Episode link:...

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. They call the gut the second brain, and boy are they right. I have witnessed firsthand those with ADD, anxiety, depression, and despair turn completely around when they fixed the microbes in their gut. Tu...

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, waffles cookies, brownies, and more. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-201-ways-to-use-your-extra-sourdough-starter/ Check out this link: ht...

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 the best. Our bodies are amazing and complex. Check out this week's podcast to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-200-can-kids-have-cultured-foods/ Check out this lin...

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 out the podcast to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-199-10-ways-to-use-your-over-fermented-kombucha/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/10-way...

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, but often people are overwhelmed and don't know where to start. Check out my podcast and let me help you get started. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-198-where-do-i-get-star...

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 a few other things. It's not a bad thing and the kefir is still good, so don't throw it out and think it's no longer good. Kefir grains are extremely active and strong so check out this podcast to learn to...

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 journey! Here are the top eight probiotic foods I ALWAYS have on hand, and why. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-196-eight-probiotic-foods-to-always-keep-in-your-fridge/ Check out t...

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 to use so you can avoid problems with your ferments. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-195-fermenting-tip-put-a-lid-on-it/ Check out th...

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 book "Super Gut". Dr. Davis is a guest on my podcast who has a lot of experience with L. Reuteri and has found how to harness its benefits in a powerful way. Check out the podcast and enjoy this exciting c...

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 fermented foods, and always have a lot of studies and references on my articles and podcasts. It is so exciting to see the research flooding in with what I had discovered myself many years ago. I wanted to share w...

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-important bacteria called Akkermansia Municiphila. Akkermansia helps to maintain our gut lining and has many health benefits by keeping gut lining strong. When it's damaged you can have leaky gut syndrome whi...

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 sourdough bread is in the starter and I can show you how to have a strong starter that makes wonderful sourdough bread. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/...

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 orange juice was full of sugar and bad for you, but that is the old way of thinking. Over and over in this work, I have seen people demonize foods - only to find out that it's not the food! It's what we've...