Cultured Food Life

Donna Schwenk
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Jun 18, 2023 • 19min

Episode 247: How to Store Your Cultures While on Vacation

Your cultures (kefir, kombucha, sourdough, yogurts, kefir soda, and water kefir) are all living organisms and need to be cared for just like a pet. I love them like family, and have found ways to take care of them when I go on vacation. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-247-how-to-store-your-cultures-while-on-vacation/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/what-to-do-with-your-cultures-while-youre-on-vacation/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay Listen to all my podcasts: http://bit.ly/cflpodcast Become a Biotic Pro Member: http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1 Cultured Food Recipes: http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x Health and Food Topics: http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS MY STARTER CULTURES Milk Kefir Grains: http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE L. Reuteri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter L. Gasseri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter Easy Kefir: http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV Kefir Soda Starter: http://bit.ly/3YVErTa Kombucha Starter: http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE Vegetable Starter: http://bit.ly/2SzzVem Water Kefir Crystals:  http://bit.ly/2irmImW Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27 STAY CONNECTED Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk
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Jun 11, 2023 • 31min

Episode 246: Benefits of Each Cultured Food

Nothing has influenced and changed my body and life more than cultured foods. Each food has different strains and gives different health benefits. I thought I would lay it out for you which ones bring the health benefits you are seeking. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-246-benefits-of-each-cultured-food/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/benefits-of-each-cultured-food/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay Listen to all my podcasts: http://bit.ly/cflpodcast Become a Biotic Pro Member: http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1 Cultured Food Recipes: http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x Health and Food Topics: http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS MY STARTER CULTURES Milk Kefir Grains: http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE L. Reuteri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter L. Gasseri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter Easy Kefir: http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV Kefir Soda Starter: http://bit.ly/3YVErTa Kombucha Starter: http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE Vegetable Starter: http://bit.ly/2SzzVem Water Kefir Crystals:  http://bit.ly/2irmImW Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27 STAY CONNECTED Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk
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Jun 4, 2023 • 24min

Episode 245: The Many Benefits of Kombucha

Kombucha is one of my favorite beverages. It has so many health benefits that you may not know about. Check out the many reasons I drink kombucha and how to easily make it or buy it. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-245-the-many-benefits-of-kombucha/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/is-kombucha-good-for-you/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay Listen to all my podcasts: http://bit.ly/cflpodcast Become a Biotic Pro Member: http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1 Cultured Food Recipes: http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x Health and Food Topics: http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS MY STARTER CULTURES Milk Kefir Grains: http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE L. Reuteri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter L. Gasseri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter Easy Kefir: http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV Kefir Soda Starter: http://bit.ly/3YVErTa Kombucha Starter: http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE Vegetable Starter: http://bit.ly/2SzzVem Water Kefir Crystals:  http://bit.ly/2irmImW Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27 STAY CONNECTED Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk
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May 28, 2023 • 24min

Episode 244: How I Got Started With Cultured Foods

Twenty-one years ago I was filled with fear and sickness. Much to my surprise cultured foods came to my rescue. I've learned so much and continue to do so. What a difference they can make for you too. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-244-how-i-got-started-with-cultured-foods/ Check out these links: My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay Listen to all my podcasts: http://bit.ly/cflpodcast Become a Biotic Pro Member: http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1 Cultured Food Recipes: http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x Health and Food Topics: http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS MY STARTER CULTURES Milk Kefir Grains: http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE L. Reuteri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter L. Gasseri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter Easy Kefir: http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV Kefir Soda Starter: http://bit.ly/3YVErTa Kombucha Starter: http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE Vegetable Starter: http://bit.ly/2SzzVem Water Kefir Crystals:  http://bit.ly/2irmImW Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27 STAY CONNECTED Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk
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May 21, 2023 • 25min

Episode 243: Einkorn Wheat and Sourdough Starter

I have been using einkorn flour for everything these days. I really love all the benefits and the wonderful taste that it imparts. It makes terrific sourdough bread and has so many health advantages I highly recommend giving it a try. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-243-einkorn-wheat-and-sourdough-starter/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-care-for-your-einkorn-sourdough-starter/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/donnas-live-einkorn-sourdough-starter/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/dehydrated-einkorn-sourdough-starter/
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May 14, 2023 • 18min

Episode 242: Why You Should Make Kefir Butter

Cultured Butter is crazy good, fun to make, and loads you with Vitamin K2. This is a very important nutrient that everybody needs more of. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-241-cultured-foods-and-your-bones/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/cultured-kefir-butter/
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May 7, 2023 • 19min

Episode 241: Cultured Foods and Your Bones

Let's take a look at some of the biggest contributors to increasing bone health and cultured food is one of them. Tune in to learn more about how to strengthen your body and bones. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-241-cultured-foods-and-your-bones/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/cultured-foods-for-your-bones/
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Apr 30, 2023 • 17min

Episode 240: Dairy-Free Yogurts: L. Reuteri and More

Making dairy-free yogurt, whether it be L. reuteri or Yogurt Plus, it can be a little different than regular yogurt. Since these types of milk are made with mostly water, it can be challenging to create a creamy yogurt. I have four new recipes that have huge benefits. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-240-dairy-free-yogurts-l-reuteri-and-more/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/dairy-free-yogurts-l-reuteri-and-more/
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Apr 23, 2023 • 17min

Episode 239: Building Up The All-Important Bifido Bacteria

One of the most important bacteria you have is called Bifidobacteria. They call it the young bacteria which is extremely important for adults too, although it often diminishes when it doesn't have to. Bifdio helps to activate your immune system and more. Learn how to build it up and keep it strong. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-239-building-up-the-all-important-bifido-bacteria/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/building-up-the-all-important-bifido-bacteria/
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Apr 16, 2023 • 15min

Episode 238: L. Reuteri and Kefir Cottage Cheese

I love to teach people to make probiotic cottage cheese with Yogurt Plus, L reuteri, or kefir. I can even teach you how to make cottage cheese ice cream that is probiotic too! Tune in to learn how fun and easy it is to make and feed those microbes in your gut! Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-238-l-reuteri-and-kefir-cottage-cheese/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/make-probiotic-cottage-cheese-with-yogurt-or-kefir/ https://culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/probiotic-cottage-cheese-ice-cream/

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