Cultured Food Life

Of all the health ailments cultured foods can help with, the one I hear the most about is either food poisoning, stomach virus (Gastroenteritis), or stomach distress. I have found nothing more effective than cultured veggies and their juice to stop food poisoning or a stomach virus dead in its tracks or for that matter any kind of stomach distress. It was the very thing that finally convinced me once and for all that cultured vegetables were powerful medicine. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-208-fermented-foods-for-stomach-distress/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/probiotic-foods-for-food-poisoning-and-stomach-virus/

Oxalic acid is an organic compound found in many plants that we eat. In fact, all plants produce oxalic acid at various levels. Higher oxalates in the body that aren't broken down can produce kidney stones, joint pain, fibromyalgia, or inflammatory bowel disease. But the good news is that there are bacteria in your body and in fermented foods that break down these oxalates and render them harmless. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-207-oxalates-and-why-you-need-fermented-foods/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/oxalates-and-why-you-need-fermented-foods/

The microbes that have made your body their home are quite impressive, and most people are unaware of the magnitude of microbes that reside within them. One hundred trillion microbes is a tremendous amount. So what do you feed your microbes? Check out this week's podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-206-feeding-your-microbes-wellness-is-made-in-the-gut/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/feeding-your-microbes-wellness-is-made-in-the-gut/

L. Reuteri yogurt has shocked me in so many ways but it wasn't without its problems. I always shoot straight with you and the health benefits blew my mind and continue to do so. It was also a different process from other cultures and we have learned so much to help you learn more about this yogurt and how to make it. Tune in to learn more about this superfood yogurt. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-205-l-reuteri-benefits-and-answers-to-common-questions/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/l-reuteri-superfood-starter-faqs/

Beets are powerful root vegetables and have many surprising health benefits. Ferment these beets and you'll receive even more benefits. This is an easy and fun probiotic drink. Tune in to get the recipes and understand the benefits. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-204-the-many-benefits-of-beet-kvass/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/beet-kvass-original-orange-golden-lemon/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/beet-kvass/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/orange-beet-kvass/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/golden-lemon-beet-kvass/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/golden-beet-sauerkraut/

Kefir is a powerful probiotic food that has more than 50 good bacteria and good yeasts. More and more studies are coming out showing the power of my favorite cultured food. I've been consuming kefir daily since 2001 and I have witnessed firsthand these effects: lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and so much more. Check out the new studies that show kefir can protect your heart. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-203-kefir-benefits-for-your-heart/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/kefir-benefits-for-your-heart/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/dairy-free-kefir-every-kind-you-can-imagine/

Emotions are my best friends. They help me not only understand my present state but also how my body is doing. Researchers are discovering that an imbalance in your gut can cause mental symptoms. They call the gut the second brain, and boy are they right. I have witnessed firsthand those with ADD, anxiety, depression, and despair turn completely around when they fixed the microbes in their gut. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-202-emotions-and-your-gut/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-you-make-happiness-in-your-gut/

You'll always have left-over sourdough starter if you feed your starter once a week and don't bake with it. Here are a few of the things you can do with extra sourdough starter, like pancakes, waffles cookies, brownies, and more. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-201-ways-to-use-your-extra-sourdough-starter/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/ways-to-use-your-extra-sourdough-starter/

Kids respond very fast to beneficial microbes in cultured foods. It can make all the difference to start them out young. Always follow your own instincts and let your body teach you what works the best. Our bodies are amazing and complex. Check out this week's podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-200-can-kids-have-cultured-foods/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/should-babies-and-children-have-cultured-foods/

If you have a bunch of kombucha that is over-fermented and tastes like vinegar, don't throw it out! We have lots of ways to use this special tea. Everything from marinades to facial toners. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-199-10-ways-to-use-your-over-fermented-kombucha/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/10-ways-to-use-your-over-fermented-kombucha/

Do you want to change your life and feel better? Here's the truth. I have tons of resources to help you. You can find everything you need on my site to get started, and that information is free, but often people are overwhelmed and don't know where to start. Check out my podcast and let me help you get started. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-198-where-do-i-get-started-with-cultured-foods/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/i-want-to-get-cultured-where-do-i-start/

I get more emails about kefir separating into whey and curds than any other question about cultured foods. It can happen because the grains are growing or the temperatures have gotten warmer or a few other things. It's not a bad thing and the kefir is still good, so don't throw it out and think it's no longer good. Kefir grains are extremely active and strong so check out this podcast to learn to make the best kefir! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-197-the-thick-and-thin-of-kefir/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-thick-and-thin-of-kefir/ https://youtu.be/OqDYJfoiDFc

When it comes to cultured/probiotic and fermented foods, I am officially obsessed. Not everyone is going to make as many of these foods as I do; but once you get started, it's an exciting journey! Here are the top eight probiotic foods I ALWAYS have on hand, and why. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-196-eight-probiotic-foods-to-always-keep-in-your-fridge/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/eight-probiotic-foods-to-always-keep-in-your-fridge/

When you're making fermented foods, you need to know which ones are anaerobic and which ones or aerobic... meaning or which ones need lids or a cloth & rubber band. It's important to know which one to use so you can avoid problems with your ferments. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-195-fermenting-tip-put-a-lid-on-it/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/fermenting-tip-use-a-lid-or-cloth/

Lactobacillus Reuteri bacteria species is a superstar in the world of intestinal microbes. Someone who has done a ton of research on this species is Dr. William Davis MD, author of the fantastic book "Super Gut". Dr. Davis is a guest on my podcast who has a lot of experience with L. Reuteri and has found how to harness its benefits in a powerful way. Check out the podcast and enjoy this exciting conversation. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-194-the-many-reasons-to-make-l-reuteri-superfood-yogurt/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/l-reuteri-the-bacteria-youre-missing-and-the-superfood-yogurt-i-love/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/l-reuteri-superfood-yogurt-starter/ https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Super-Gut-Four-Week-Reprogram-Microbiome/dp/0306846977/?tag=culturedfoodlife-20

Nothing has changed me more than cultured foods. I've consumed them for over twenty years and nothing is more convincing than your own life experience. I've also done tons of research on fermented foods, and always have a lot of studies and references on my articles and podcasts. It is so exciting to see the research flooding in with what I had discovered myself many years ago. I wanted to share with you a new study that came out in July 2021. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-193-fermented-foods-versus-fiber-guess-who-wins/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/fermented-foods-vs-fiber-guess-who-wins/

Apples have been associated with a number of benefits that could help promote long-term health, but one of my favorite things that apples, and more importantly the peel can do is feed the all-important bacteria called Akkermansia Municiphila. Akkermansia helps to maintain our gut lining and has many health benefits by keeping gut lining strong. When it's damaged you can have leaky gut syndrome which is linked to IBS, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-192-an-apple-peel-a-day-keeps-the-doctor-away/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/an-apple-peel-a-day-keeps-the-doctor-away/

I usually make sourdough bread once or twice a week. Making sourdough bread requires a strong sourdough starter. The health benefits are many when you make and eat sourdough bread. The secret to sourdough bread is in the starter and I can show you how to have a strong starter that makes wonderful sourdough bread. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-191-how-to-care-for-your-sourdough-starter/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-care-for-your-sourdough-starter/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/overnight-sourdough-bread/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/dehydrated-einkorn-sourdough-starter/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/einkorn-sourdough-starter/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/donnas-dehydrated-sourdough-starter/

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/

Making your own vinegar has many health benefits and the taste is so good you'll always want to make your own. Vinegar is so simple to make - you just add a few ingredients into a pot and let it ferment. Time is the only drawback since it can take some time, but if you start now it will be ready before Christmas. Check out how to make 5 different types of vinegar and before you know it you'll have homemade vinegar that will be a treasure to your friends and family. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-180-how-to-make-your-own-vinegar/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-your-own-vinegar-5-different-recipes/

Sourdough bread is worth the effort and the joy you'll get is hard to describe until you pull your first loaf from the oven. The secret to good sourdough bread is in the bubbly sourdough starter, but there are a few other things you need to know to make it easy and fun for you to make delicious sourdough bread. Listen in and learn all the tips tricks and I'll answer many of the questions that are frequently asked. Sourdough bread is love made visible. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-179-helpful-tips-for-sourdough-bread/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/sourdough-faqs/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-care-for-your-sourdough-starter/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/ways-to-use-your-extra-sourdough-starter/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/pumpkin-seed-sourdough-bread/

I'm really excited for you to meet Joel Greene founder of Veep Nutrition and author of Immunity Code The New Paradigm for Immune Centric Health and Radical Anti-Aging. Joel gives a powerful paradigm shift to an immune-centric approach to changing your gut, energized living, and how to dramatically slow aging in easy practical steps. I was shocked at how much I learned from doing some of his protocols and how wonderful I felt from them. I think his message is life-changing and I hope it will help you as much as it has helped me. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-178-immunity-your-gut-and-longevity-with-joel-greene/ Check out these links: https://www.veepnutrition.com/ https://www.instagram.com/realjoelgreene/ https://www.amazon.com/The-Immunity-Code/dp/057869140X/?tag=culturedfoodlife-20 https://www.veepnutrition.com/product-page/immune-centric-fat-loss-course

One of my favorite things about kefir is the many stories, legends, and history behind it. It has been around for thousands of years and the stories are many, as are the mystics behind this food. It would make a great documentary! Kefir seems to have been around since time began and has written its own story on my heart and the lives of my family and friends. Tune it to hear the history of kefir and how it can help you too! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-177-why-people-fight-over-kefir/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/why-people-fight-over-kefir/

Berries and I have a love affair. I eat them every morning for breakfast with kefir and for snacks too. I eat a lot of berries and they are a mainstay in my life in so many ways. I know my gut bacteria loves berries and they keep me energized. Those red pigments keep my skin and heart healthy. Your body and microbes love berries. Check out the many benefits, the different types of berries, and all of their unique health benefits and recipes. Just try them and see how much better you feel adding berries daily. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-176-why-you-should-eat-berries-every-day/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/why-you-should-eat-berries-every-day-50-recipes/

Gut health is more important than you can imagine. Having a healthy gut means your gut contains large amounts of healthy bacteria and immune cells that ward off infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. But that's not all! A healthy gut also communicates with the brain through nerves and hormones, which helps maintain general health and well-being and less anxiety. If you've been experiencing more anxiety and digestive distress, then look first to your gut. This is your body's cry for help and you're the captain of your ship. Getting better can be just a meal away. Check out the podcast for more info. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-175-7-ways-to-fix-your-gut/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-ways-to-change-your-gut/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/10-natural-miracles-i-found-to-lower-stress/

Resistant starches are a type of fiber that plays a major role in digestive health, but it is also essential for achieving incredible overall health. These special fibers aren't completely broken down and absorbed in the stomach or small intestine. Instead, they pass through to the colon and are converted into short-chain fatty acids which act as prebiotics to help feed the beneficial bacteria in the gut. But there's a trick to consuming these foods. Listen to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-174-resistant-starch-the-key-to-a-healthy-gut/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/resistant-starch-the-key-to-extraordinary-health-benefits/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/life-changing-20-second-kombucha-mayo/

Life gets crazy at times, but most of the articles I write are meant to give you little things you can do that can make a big difference. Life is too short to feel bad and struggle with health problems, so each time I find something that helps and makes a difference, I try and pass it on to you. Let me tell you about something you can add to your kefir smoothies that not only makes them yummy and have a mousse-like texture, but also gives you a special fiber that has health benefits too! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-173-how-to-make-kefir-mousse/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/kefir-mousse/ https://youtu.be/peqXqE8vtGc

This recipe has only two cultured ingredients (cultured veggies and kefir cheese) and has more probiotics than any other dip recipe and it's crazy delicious. It's one of my family's most made recipes. Check out how to make it and also the many benefits of probiotic cheese dip. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-172-the-most-probiotic-kefir-dip/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-most-probiotic-kefir-dip/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/43-ways-to-use-kefir-cheese/

Kefir grains themselves are made up of many different species of bacteria and yeasts. Within the cell walls of the grains are cellulose microfibrils which are embedded in a polysaccharide matrix consisting of proteins. That's a lot of complicated words, but kefir grains are multi-complex microorganisms. They are mostly fiber and proteins made from milk caseins and I do love them for all they've done for me. Can You Eat Them? Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-171-7-ways-to-use-your-extra-kefir-grains/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-ways-to-use-your-extra-kefir-grains/

For many years, I'd read thousands of books on what foods are best for you and tried gazillions of diets and still couldn't figure it all out. What worked for another person didn't always work for me and I wanted to know why! It drove me insane and it made me a crazy person. And then there was the media. I became really knowledgeable about the body and how it worked but still, something was missing. But then I discovered a few things that made all the difference. Listen in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-170-fix-your-gut-fix-your-life/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/food-for-thought-fix-your-gut-fix-your-life/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/members/become-a-biotic-pro/

Kefir can be made with many different kinds of milk, be it non-dairy or dairy milk. It differs in calories and nutritional differences depending on which type of milk you use and how long you ferment it. There is much confusion about the carbohydrate content on the packages of fermented food products and I can help you figure this out. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-169-how-many-calories-in-kefir/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-many-calories-in-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/dairy-free-kefir-every-kind-you-can-imagine/

Lactobacillus Plantarum is a very powerful good bacteria. It can remove pesticides from fermented food, lower cholesterol, help with candida, help with IBS, and is a welcome guest that works mightily for you by fiercely attacking pathogenic (bad) bacteria in our bodies. It will strengthen your good bacteria by killing the bad guys and then helps your own good bacteria grow stronger. Listen in to hear more benefits and to find my many recipes for this powerful good bacteria. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-168-the-probiotic-superstar-in-cultured-vegetables/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-probiotic-superstar-in-cultured-veggies/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/probiotic-foods-for-different-ailments/

I live in a desert climate - hot during the day and cool at night. When it gets hot, it's really hot. Today it's 100°F and I'm looking for foods that cool me down. Fresh fruits and veggies are eaten a lot more in the summertime and prebiotic foods combined with probiotic foods can have such a huge impact on the body. Check out a few recipes to help you stay cool, hydrated, and healthy this summer! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-167-cooling-down-with-cultured-foods/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/cooling-down-with-cultured-foods/

Fermented Tomatoes have billions if not trillions of probiotics. They are so good for you and one of the easiest cultured vegetables you can make. Check out my recipes and stories of how powerful these foods can be. You won't regret it! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-166-probiotic-tomatoes-tomatoes-are-super-foods/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/probiotic-tomatoes/

I love kefir grains, but I didn't start my journey making kefir using kefir grains. I started with powder kefir packages and was very glad I did. I was pretty much a wreck at that time in my life and I needed something easy and foolproof or it wasn't going to happen. Making kefir this way was so easy and helpful for many people getting started with kefir. Listen to my journey and hopefully, it will help you to make foolproof kefir too. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-165-foolproof-kefir/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/kefir-made-easy/

In these summer months, has your kefir been fermenting faster and turning into curds and whey before you know it? In the summertime, kefir can change and many people think something is wrong with their kefir; then they throw it away which gives me complete anxiety! Don't throw it away, it's still good. Let me help you fix it. Check out the podcast for more info. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-164-how-to-make-your-kefir-creamy-again/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-your-kefir-creamy-again/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-thick-and-thin-of-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/prebio-plus/

There are many ways to make kefir with many different types of milk, and believe me, I've tried them all. Mostly to try to help you. I have some of my favorites, but I will explain which ones you can use and let you know my favorites. There is a lot to understand about milk and the many ways you can consume it and use it to make kefir. Things like, "What do pasteurization and homogenization do to milk? Why don't you recommend organic milk to make kefir? Can I culture cream and make kefir butter and sour cream? What about non-dairy milk to make kefir? Does raw milk make good kefir?" I go into great detail here but stay with me, you'll learn so much. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-163-what-kind-of-milk-do-i-use-to-make-kefir/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/what-kind-of-milk-do-i-use-to-make-kefir/

In the early days of making kombucha, I would often let my kombucha go too long and it would lose its bubbliness. There were a few times it turned so sour that it made me squint and gasp and nobody wanted to drink it. Here are the many ways you can help and use your overly tart kombucha. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-162-is-your-kombucha-too-sour/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/help-my-kombucha-is-too-sour/

You all keep asking . . . What do I do with all these SCOBYs?! If you are anything like me, you have a pile of SCOBYs in a massive SCOBY hotel just waiting. It feels somehow wrong to throw them away when you have taken care of them and watched them grow! Did you know you can eat your SCOBYs and that they're actually good for you and have health benefits? Check out all my recipes and ideas on what to do with all your scobys. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-161-20-smart-ways-to-use-your-kombucha-scobys/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/20-smart-ways-to-use-your-kombucha-scobys/

Fermenting, sprouting, and soaking are all ways I enhance my food. These are the heroes that help me stay healthy in spite of all that seems to tell me I need to fear aging and all the disease that could come my way. Sprouting seeds is similar to fermentation. Sprouting seeds makes certain nutrients easier to absorb than when the foods are in their non-sprouted form. Check out how easy it is to make a jar of fresh greens on your kitchen counter. Each meal is a time to start anew and change your body by flooding it with nutrients. Check out the podcast for more info. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-160-why-you-should-sprout-your-own-greens-in-a-jar/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/why-you-should-be-growing-and-eating-sprouts-in-a-jar/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/sprouts-deli-sandwich/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/sprouts-sweet-greens/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/sprouts-vegan-protein/

It's my favorite time of the year - when I have an abundance of fresh vegetables that I can ferment. Fermented vegetables can last nine months stored in the refrigerator. They can provide you with months of your own probiotics that are much stronger than supplements. We get a lot of questions about making cultured vegetables and we have lots of answers to help you. Check out 16 FAQs about cultured veggies and get the recipe for my Salt and Pepper Kraut too! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-159-frequently-asked-questions-about-cultured-vegetables/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/cultured-vegetables-faqs/