Cultured Food Life
Donna Schwenk
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 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
Mentioned books
Nov 20, 2022 • 17min
Episode 227: How to Make Winter Kefir
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! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-227-how-to-make-winter-kefir/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/winter-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-thick-and-thin-of-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/milk-kefir-faqs/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/dairy-free-kefir-every-kind-you-can-imagine/
Nov 13, 2022 • 28min
Episode 226: How to Make Yogurt with L. Gasseri
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 necessarily true. Supplementation in pill form isn't always optimum since they can open up in places where they shouldn't and cause all kinds of problems. Making L. gasseri into yogurt is the body's preferred method of delivery, and gives you huge CFU counts. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-226-how-to-make-yogurt-with-l-gasseri/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-yogurt-with-lactobacillus-gasseri/
Nov 6, 2022 • 47min
Episode 225: Chemical Free Body with Tim James
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, and surgery to remove one of his organs due to serious digestive issues, he healed himself. This led him to launch the Chemical Free Body and he's helped thousands of others do the same. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-225-chemical-free-body-with-tim-james/ Check out these links: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com/?sscid=b1k6_54t21& https://www.chemicalfreebody.com/savings-bundles/?sscid=b1k6_54rmb& https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-hero-show-the-official-chemical-free-body/id1500992074
Oct 30, 2022 • 17min
Episode 224: 8 Tips For A Healthy Halloween
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 challenges. I've got a few tips and some fun probiotic recipes that can help you enjoy this holiday with a little help from our microbe friends who abide in you and all around you. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-224-8-tips-for-a-healthy-halloween/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/8-tips-for-a-healthy-halloween/
Oct 16, 2022 • 24min
Episode 223: More Help For Eczema and Probiotic Foods
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 learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-223-more-help-for-eczema-and-probiotic-foods/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/eczema-and-probiotic-foods/
Oct 9, 2022 • 17min
Episode 222: 7 Reasons I Drink Coconut Water Kefir
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 more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-222-7-reasons-i-drink-coconut-water-kefir/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-reasons-i-drink-coconut-water-kefir/
Oct 2, 2022 • 22min
Episode 221: Food Allergies and Your Gut Bacteria
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 podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-221-food-allergies-and-your-gut-bacteria/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/healing-from-food-allergies/
Sep 25, 2022 • 21min
Episode 220: L. Reuteri, Your Gut, and Sleep
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 else. Listen and learn more about how your gut affects your sleep. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-220-l-reuteri-your-gut-and-sleep/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/sleep-problems-and-your-gut/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/luvele-pure-plus-yogurt-maker/
Sep 18, 2022 • 23min
Episode 219: Don't Rinse Your Kefir Grains and More Tips
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 bacteria that make them thrive. Learn more about this and other important tips on how to care for kefir grains. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-219-dont-rinse-your-kefir-grains-and-more-tips/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/dont-rinse-your-kefir-grains-and-more/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/milk-kefir-faqs/
Sep 4, 2022 • 20min
Episode 218: It's Not The Scoby That Makes Kombucha
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 surprised to learn how you can make kombucha without a scoby. Tune it to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-218-its-not-the-scoby-that-makes-kombucha/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/its-not-the-scoby-that-makes-kombucha/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/20-smart-ways-to-use-your-kombucha-scobys/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-the-probiotic-that-inhibits-candida/
