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/
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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/
Aug 28, 2022 • 24min
Episode 217: My Kefir and Kombucha Are Too Sour!
Perhaps you've had this happen, and it even happens to me from time to time: my kefir or kombucha will get really sour. This can happen for several reasons and I have lots of help if this does happen to you. Tune in to learn more! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-217-my-kefir-and-kombucha-are-too-sour/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/my-kefir-is-too-sour/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/help-my-kombucha-is-too-sour/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/lives-touched/
Aug 21, 2022 • 20min
Episode 216: Cultured Vegetables Saving Lives
Forget everything you think you know about vegetables and let me tell you what happens when you culture them. Grow your own probiotics in a jar of vegetables, and you'll be shocked and amazed at all they can do. Tune in to learn more! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-216-cultured-vegetables-saving-lives/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/cultured-veggies-saving-lives/
Aug 14, 2022 • 23min
Episode 215: My Every Day Kefir L. Reuteri Super Smoothie
This is the superfood smoothie I've been having every morning. I've changed it up and added some new ingredients that have supercharged this smoothie. Tune it to get the recipe and learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-215-my-every-day-kefir-l-reuteri-super-smoothie/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/my-every-day-kefir-l-reuteri-super-smoothie/
Aug 7, 2022 • 24min
Episode 214: Many Reasons I Drink Kombucha
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/
Jul 31, 2022 • 24min
Episode 213: You and Your Housemates Share the Same Bacteria
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 podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-213-you-and-your-housemates-share-the-same-bacteria/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/you-and-your-housemates-share-the-same-bacteria/
Jul 24, 2022 • 19min
Episode 212: Don't Be Afraid Of Fermenting
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. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-212-dont-be-afraid-of-fermenting/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/dont-be-afraid-of-your-ferments-they-know-how-to-do-this/
Jul 17, 2022 • 22min
Episode 211: 10 Tips For Summer Kefir
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. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-211-10-tips-for-summer-kefir/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/10-tips-for-summer-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/second-ferment-your-kefir/
