Cultured Food Life

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 done to these foods and to our guts that are stripped of the bacteria needed to digest them. The amazing thing is orange juice can help repair our guts, lower blood pressure, help with cognitive functions, and much more. Check out this week's podcast for more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-190-hesperidin-the-amazing-flavonoid-in-orange-juice/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/hesperidin-the-amazing-flavonoid-in-orange-juice/

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 everything they can do. My life was dramatically changed by a jar of cultured vegetables that was teeming with billions of probiotics. Cultured veggies continue to amaze me and fill me with wonder, but the help they provide can far surpass the things I have seen in myself and countless others. Check out this week's podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-189-the-many-reasons-to-make-cultured-vegetables/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/what-are-cultured-vegetables/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-most-probiotic-kefir-dip/

Non-dairy kefir is a wonderful way to have kefir. There are a few things you'll need to know if you want to make this type of kefir. I have lots of FAQs about non-dairy kefir to help you. Tune in and listen to learn how to make the best non-dairy kefir. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-188-faqs-about-non-dairy-kefir/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/non-dairy-milk-kefir-faqs/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/dairy-free-kefir-every-kind-you-can-imagine/

Making kombucha in the winter can be a little bit of a challenge when temperatures drop, as kombucha likes to brew at about 75-80 degrees. Here are my best and most helpful tips for making Kombucha in the winter when temperatures drop not only outside, but inside your home as well. If your house gets below 75 degrees, these tips can be a lifesaver! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-187-making-winter-kombucha/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/making-winter-kombucha/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/bubbly-fruit-flavored-kombucha/

I love warm chocolate cozy drinks but as the years have gone by I learned that I needed to incorporate healthy treats that not only satisfy my cravings around the holidays but nourish my body. This drink has many health benefits and is so easy to make and have on hand. Check it out you won't regret it. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-186-warm-up-with-prebiotic-marshmallow-hot-chocolate/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/warm-up-with-prebiotic-marshmallow-hot-chocolate/

Your gut is your largest immune organ and is responsible for 80 percent of your immune system. The more good bacteria you have, the better your immune system is. Your emotions believe it or not are controlled by your gut bacteria, and studies now suggest that gut bacteria are controlling anxiety and stress responses. Your cravings for food are determined by the types of microbes you have in your gut and so much more. If you're feeling out of whack, you might need to check out your gut and I have 7 things you can do that can make all the difference. Listen to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-185-7-ways-to-heal-your-gut/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-ways-to-heal-your-gut

Gingerbread is one of those special recipes that has two of my favorite ingredients: ginger and blackstrap molasses. Loaded with vitamins and minerals it makes a really wonderful healthy treat. I have lots of recipes and listen and learn the history of gingerbread! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-184-gingerbread-the-healthy-holiday-treat/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/gingerbread-the-healthy-holiday-treat/

If you're making kefir, and especially kefir cheese, you're going to wind up with a lot of whey. Whey has been called liquid gold, and it has been used throughout history to help with many diseases. Lactoferrin, a special protein in whey, acts as a powerful antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory that helps the body heal. Check out all the different ways you can use this powerful food in this podcast. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-183-9-ways-to-use-extra-kefir-whey/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/9-ways-to-use-extra-kefir-whey/

I have a fun and easy way to make kefir soda that does not involve using water kefir crystals. You only need 3 ingredients and a thick glass bottle made for brewing and you'll be making lots of kefir soda and really fast. Once you get your first bottle made you can make subsequent bottles in less than a day. There are billions of probiotics in kefir soda and it's so much better for you than any storebought sodas that can ruin your health. Listen and give it a try you'll be glad you did! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-182-kefir-soda-the-soda-pop-thats-good-for-you/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/water-kefir-or-kefir-soda-two-different-ways-to-make-probiotic-soda/

When I first heard about how powerful HMOs were, I went looking for them. Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are specific carbohydrates, and essentially a super prebiotic occurring naturally in mother's milk. It helps build the all-important Bifidobacterium in the gut that has a myriad of health benefits all the while feeding other species of bacteria in your gut to promote a diverse and strong microbiome. I found HMOs at Layer Origin and was pretty impressed but after I tried them I was convinced. Not too long after that, I was contacted by Beau from Layer Origin who is on this podcast. It's a leading-edge conversation and I'm excited to share it with you. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-181-the-power-of-hmos/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/hmos-and-bifidobacterium-why-theyre-so-important-for-your-gut/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/purehmo-super-prebiotic-powder-human-milk-oligosaccharides/ https://layerorigin.com/