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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Feb 5, 2019 • 25min
Episode 68: Does Kefir Help Your Blood Pressure?
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.
Jan 29, 2019 • 28min
Episode 67: Are Fermented Vegetables Safer than Raw Vegetables?
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 Life.
Jan 22, 2019 • 22min
Episode 66: Probiotic Foods for Food Poisoning and Stomach Virus
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 Food Life.
Jan 15, 2019 • 20min
Episode 65: Changing Your Life With Cultured Foods
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.
Jan 8, 2019 • 22min
Episode 64: Coconut and the many ways it's good for you
I love love coconut. I fermented coconut milk, and coconut water, and use the oil in many different ways. Learn more about this incredible food and just how to use it! The post Episode 64: Coconut and the many ways it’s good for you appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Jan 1, 2019 • 18min
Episode 63: Resolutions of Wellness
Health is a gift you give to yourself, and the most important New Year's resolution. A habit is something you don't know you're doing but once you become aware, it becomes a choice. Listen to stories of wellness and hope on today's podcast. Happy New Year my friends! The post Episode 63: Resolutions of Wellness appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Dec 4, 2018 • 27min
Episode 62: Does Your Body Need a Miracle?
Do you believe that healing requires a miracle, or do you believe that our trillion of cells govern themselves? I believe in miracles and healings. Listen to the many stories of healings on today’s show. The post Episode 62: Does Your Body Need a Miracle? appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Nov 27, 2018 • 28min
Episode 61: Fermented Foods for the Holidays
If you're not eating cultured foods during the holidays you're missing out! It's the new and old way to take care of your body when decadent food is everywhere. You don't have to give up your favorite foods, just include some of these options and watch what happens. The post Episode 61: Fermented Foods for the Holidays appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Nov 20, 2018 • 31min
Episode 60: 10 Natural Miracles I Found to Lower Stress
All of us find ourselves in situations where we're under tremendous stress which can cause anxiety. Here are the ten things that have helped me calm my mind and body in miraculous ways. It may not be what you think! The post Episode 60: 10 Natural Miracles I Found to Lower Stress appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
Nov 13, 2018 • 28min
Episode 59: Help For Overeating on the Holidays
Do you overeat on Thanksgiving and Christmas? Overeating is as stressful to the liver as drinking to much alcohol. But there are ways to help your liver and your body, and also get more nutrients from your food. I'll share what I do and the foods we eat and drink. Let this be the year that Thanksgiving makes you healthy! The post Episode 59: Help For Overeating on the Holidays appeared first on Cultured Food Life.
