

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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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

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

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

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/