Cultured Food Life

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/

I love dates and so do my microbes since they're loaded with fiber and lots of nutrients. Here is what I've learned about dates and why date sugar is my favorite sweetener to use for baked goods. Dates are nature's healthy treats! Check out the podcast and article. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-158-7-healthy-reasons-i-love-dates/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/seven-healthy-reasons-i-love-dates/

If I want to feel better from one meal, a salad is just the ticket I need. If I could teach you to eat a small salad every day it could change your life. If you want to feel better, you need salad and probiotic dressing with a little fat in them to help you absorb the nutrients in a more profound way. Eating salads provides fiber for your microbiome and this reduces inflammation and so much more. Check out all the ways to eat salads and probiotic dressings on this week's podcast. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-157-probiotic-salads-and-dressings-and-why-your-microbes-need-them/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/probiotic-salads-and-dressings-and-why-your-microbes-need-them/

Watching tea turn into kombucha is quite a thing to behold. You give it the ingredients and let it work its magic. Billions of microbes and yeasts transform the tea into a bubbly probiotic tea that you will love. When you first start making kombucha you might be concerned and not know what to expect, so I made something to help you. I took pictures day by day, step by step, as well as top and side views so you can see what is happening each day. I have a time-lapse video for you as well, and hopefully, this will help you feel confident and assured that your kombucha is fermenting properly. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-156-frequently-asked-questions-about-kombucha/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/kombucha-faqs/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/why-i-drink-kombucha-every-day/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC2_4yjVc_o https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/eight-days-with-kombucha/

The process of healing from seasonal allergies was a long process for me because there was much to learn and I continue to do so. Food is powerful medicine and learning to harness its power is really important and especially if you're struggling with allergies of any kind. Knowledge is key and there are special foods that can help you, but first let's start with your body's reaction to pollen. Tune in to listen. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-155-your-immune-system-and-seasonal-allergies/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/your-immune-system-and-seasonal-allergies/

Kefir is my favorite cultured food. It has the most probiotic strains of any cultured food (over 50 strains) and is also super easy to make. It was the first cultured food I tried and it made me well in so many ways that I started on a journey to learn all I could about this magical food. Kefir is a living food and can change in texture and taste as it adjusts to changing temperatures and fermentation times. So, before you think things have gone awry and throw out your kefir, check out this podcast or my FAQ page or contact me. I want you to make good kefir! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-154-frequently-asked-questions-about-milk-kefir/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/milk-kefir-faqs/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/non-dairy-milk-kefir-faqs/

I think carrots are something special and that we should include them in our diets as much as possible. I love the flavor of fresh carrots. Nothing shouts, "Get back to your roots!" quite like carrots. I have many recipes with cultured carrots and a carrot kombucha recipe which is pretty spectacular. Check out the podcast for 19 cultured carrot recipes! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-153-19-healing-cultured-carrots-recipes/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/19-healing-cultured-carrots-recipes/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/reasons-and-recipes-to-have-more-miso/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/carrot-cake-in-a-jar-culture-your-carrots/

Nobody really wants to talk about constipation and diarrhea, but it's something everybody deals with at some time in their life. I've had so many people find help with these ailments that despite most people not wanting to talk about elimination, it's something that can be your best teacher if you know what to look for and how to help your body. Check out this podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-152-fermented-foods-can-help-with-constipation-and-diarrhea/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/fermented-foods-can-help-with-constipation-and-diarrhea/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-mineral-that-saved-my-life/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/are-you-getting-enough-of-this-powerful-protein/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-healing-crisis-and-cultured-foods/

Almost two decades ago I had a revelation. No longer could I rely on any individual to solve all my health problems even if it was a medical professional. Although I have a lot of respect for what they do, I realized that they are very limited since they only get two weeks of nutrition in medical school. That's simply not enough information and since we need to eat and drink to survive, and so do our cells, I wanted to know how our cells ingest nutrients, fluids, proteins, and other molecules to make the body we call home. Tune in to find out my favorite cultured foods. It's been life-changing for me! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-151-my-favorite-cultured-foods/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/my-favorite-cultured-foods/

Jun is a cultured food similar to kombucha but supposedly its own separate thing. It is brewed with a SCOBY culture that is light in color and is made using green tea and honey. It ferments for a few days less than kombucha and has a wonderfully tangy floral taste that is lighter than traditional kombucha. There is a little confusion about where it came from and how to make it, so listen to today's podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-150-jun-kombucha-is-it-kombucha-made-with-honey/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/jun-new-culture-or-honey-kombucha-hybrid/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/is-kombucha-good-for-you/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/eight-days-with-kombucha/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/why-i-drink-kombucha-every-day/

I want to share with you my favorite cultured vegetable recipe and how it came to be. It's been quite a journey and I love all the things I learned from making cultured foods. Tune in, listen, and get the recipe too! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-149-my-favorite-cultured-vegetable-recipe/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/my-favorite-cultured-vegetable-recipe/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-reasons-i-eat-cultured-vegetables/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/shelleys-cultured-vegetables/

I have used bone broths and collagen as a form of natural healing in my life and in the lives of my family members. The older I get, the more I find how essential these foods are to my body. I first noticed how crucial it is to consume these foods about eighteen years ago when my daughter had IBS. I made her tons of soups made with collagen-rich bone broths and she had at least one cultured food at every meal. In a month she began to heal in a powerful way. As I've gotten older, I notice how much they help my skin and joints stay stronger. Tune in to find out how many benefits you can receive from collagen and gelatin. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-148-are-you-getting-enough-of-this-powerful-protein/

Sometimes you have to fight through some bad days to find the best days of your life. As a young woman, I always had a sense of urgency but never knew what it was. When several crises hit I had to change and started looking for answers. The truth is all of us are going through a change. Maybe we're transforming from what we used to be to a higher, better version of ourselves - trying to find our way through all the confusion and bad habits of the past. Changing is just a journey, but you can't continue doing what you always do and transform. Listen to learn what has helped me and most likely can help you too. You're worth the effort! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-147-eating-cultured-foods-for-20-years/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/eating-cultured-foods-for-20-years/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/probiotic-foods-for-different-ailments/

No, you do not need a starter culture to make cultured veggies. However, by using a starter you will receive more probiotics and a lot of other benefits. Let me explain your options and you can better choose which is the best method for you. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-146-do-cultured-veggies-need-a-starter/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/do-cultured-veggies-need-a-starter/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-cultured-foods-hurt-me/

I've been making sourdough bread for almost 18 years and it is one of my very favorite cultured foods to make. Our baking traditions have changed down through the last few centuries. Sourdough starters used to be the standard mode for rising bread, but today so many don't use these anymore but rather instant yeasts that wreak havoc on their guts and bodies. Learn how to make your own bread and reap the benefits. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-145-why-you-should-eat-slow-fermented-sourdough-bread/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/what-is-sourdough-bread/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/overnight-sourdough-bread/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/two-women-who-convinced-me-to-make-my-own-bread/

For many years people thought I was crazy for eating and making these cultured foods. I didn't care, for I had gone from hoping they would work, to believing, and then to a strong knowing that they would work. Nothing in the whole wide world could now convince me that these foods aren't powerful medicine that will heal and make well. Listen to learn how these foods can help you too. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-144-gain-wisdom-from-your-kraut/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/gain-wisdom-from-your-kraut/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-reasons-i-eat-cultured-vegetables/

More and more people are eating raw and unprocessed whole foods which is a good thing - unless they're loaded with enzyme inhibitors and phytates. From what I've seen, these can cause quite a disturbance in the body. There are special things you can do to allow more nutrient absorption and also remove inhibitors from these wonderful foods. Check out the podcast for more info. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-143-why-and-how-you-should-soak-your-beans-nuts-seeds-and-grains/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/why-and-how-you-should-soak-your-beans-nuts-seeds-and-grains/

Fermentation or "culturing" is a special process of food preservation that has been around since the beginning of time. As humans learned the importance of this natural process, it helped them to keep foods safe in a powerful way - even before refrigeration was invented. It can help you in powerful ways too. Listen to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-142-what-are-cultured-foods/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/what-are-cultured-foods-restorative-foods-for-the-body/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/reasons-and-recipes-to-have-more-miso/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-cultured-foods-hurt-me/

Many gastrointestinal diseases are caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. H. pylori can cause gastric inflammation which may lead to gastritis, ulcers, and even gastric cancer. But here is the good news! Many traditional fermented foods and beverages that contain probiotic microbes can help with H.pylori in a powerful way. Check out the podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-141-h-pylori-and-fermented-foods/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/h-pylori-and-fermented-foods/ http://www.culturedfoodlife.com/lives-touched/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-the-probiotic-that-inhibits-candida/

When people think of miso, they mostly think of miso soup, but it is so much more. It has an incredible microbial makeup and is a nutritional powerhouse and is so simple to use. It has things that will help you stay healthy and I have lots of fun and easy ways to use miso. Check out this podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-140-the-many-reasons-you-should-love-miso/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/reasons-and-recipes-to-have-more-miso/ https://amzn.to/3sl57NL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfB3-sK6HH8

As 2020 comes to an end, it has been a year of strong emotions and circumstances. I'm surprised to say that I've lived a long time (60 years) and now have some life experience that really serves me in times of uncertainty and when things feel fearful. The world can fall into chaos, but it doesn't mean I have to. I can adopt ways to help my body and mind to shut out the noise, get focused, and do great things. Check out my podcast to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-139-you-are-the-one-thing-in-life-you-can-control/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/you-are-the-one-thing-in-life-you-can-control/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/my-personal-christmas-story-that-changed-everything/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbX9Nv9OtGM

I have found that most people's bodies struggle to digest grains. Yet these same bodies flourish with grains that have been sprouted or are made with a sourdough culture. Check out today's podcast to learn how to make delicious baked goods with sprouted flour. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-138-why-sprouted-flour-is-better-than-regular-flour/ Check out these links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s5oYqYjfSo https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/why-sprouted-flour-is-better-than-regular-flour/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/gluten-pain-the-best-teacher/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/overnight-sourdough-bread/ https://healthyflour.com/product-category/sprouted-flour/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/sprouted-flour/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/sprouted-grains-faqs/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/donnas-sprouted-bread/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/sprouted-strawberry-scones-lemon-kefir-topping/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/chocolate-kefir-zucchini-cake/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/zucchini-pancakes/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/strawberry-lemon-kefir-pie/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/sprouted-graham-crackers/

"How do I apply all this cultured food stuff to my life? Where and how do I get started?" This is something that I hear quite often. People want to change their lives and feel better but don't know where to start. What makes people change their lives while others stay stuck in old patterns that don't serve them? Let me share with you what I have discovered and how you can change your life too. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-137-i-was-lost-until-i-did-this/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/i-was-lost-until-i-did-this/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/subscribe/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/members/become-a-biotic-pro/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/lives-touched/

I've seen cultured vegetables, kombucha, and kefir help with so many gastrointestinal disorders, and I've even witnessed firsthand my son healing from an ulcer that was causing him severe pain every time he ate. Check out the episode to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-136-ibd-crohns-ulcers-and-fermented-foods/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/ibd-crohns-ulcers-and-fermented-foods/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/prebiotics-as-important-as-probiotics/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/lemon-ginger-kombucha/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/super-easy-kefir-pots/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/blueberry-spinach-kraut/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/why-you-should-know-about-short-chain-fatty-acids-and-fermented-foods/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6428516/

There are unseen workings of the world of cells that reside within us. Things that we take for granted because we don't understand how it all works. Our trillions of cells govern themselves and create the bodies that we have and also fight on our behalf to keep us well. Learn more about our miraculous bodies in this episode. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-135-your-body-was-designed-to-heal-you/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/your-body-was-designed-to-heal-you/ https://youtu.be/831gJ83sewg

Aspects of our physical health change naturally with age, but poor diet, reduced digestive enzymes, and unbalanced gastrointestinal flora can wreak havoc on both our digestive and immune systems. Here are things you can do to help your struggling gut and bring peace to your life again. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-134-preserving-gut-health-as-you-age/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/preserving-gut-health-as-you-age/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-healing-crisis-and-cultured-foods/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/full-spectrum-enzymes/

Making your own probiotics is one the best ways to change your health. Buying probiotic supplements are expensive and are often trapped in the acids of the stomach, and the probiotics are killed before the body ever gets a chance to use them. Consuming probiotic foods such as kefir, kombucha, and cultured vegetables is much more effective than taking pills and I can show you how! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-133-grow-your-own-probiotics/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/grow-your-own-probiotics/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-healing-crisis-and-cultured-foods/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/dairy-free-kefir-every-kind-you-can-imagine/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-reasons-i-have-kefir-every-day/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/why-i-drink-kombucha-every-day/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-reasons-i-eat-cultured-vegetables/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-fermented-vegetables-help-with-covid-19/

Many years ago I discovered a way to make kefir not only taste better but also increase the nutrients in it. It is the only way that I make my kefir now because it is so delicious. The process is called "second fermenting." I have to admit that the reason I second fermented my kefir is that it tasted so much better. Check out how in this week's podcast. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-132-second-ferment-your-kefir-your-taste-buds-will-thank-you/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-fermented-vegetables-help-with-covid-19/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-reasons-i-have-kefir-every-day/

My husband is used to my crazy new ideas and has become accustomed to my enthusiasm for whatever happens to be my latest discovery. He goes along for the ride but never jumps in with both feet until coaxed. Kombucha was the first food he really grasped on to, and here is why. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-131-did-kombucha-heal-my-husbands-eyes/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/did-kombucha-heal-my-husbands-eyes/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-trilogy/kombucha/how-to-make-kombucha/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/eight-days-with-kombucha/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-healing-crisis-and-cultured-foods/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-fix-your-seasonal-allergies/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/why-i-drink-kombucha-every-day/

Exciting research has found that consuming probiotic fermented cabbage makes it much more difficult for the COVID-19 virus to enter the body due to special properties. Check out this week's podcast to hear more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-130-do-fermented-vegetables-help-with-covid-19/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-fermented-vegetables-help-with-covid-19/

There is no better time to make cultured veggies than in the summertime! The fruits and veggies are abundant and when you ferment them they'll last nine months in your fridge! Fermentation is a no-sweat endeavor. It's so much easier than canning and you'll get probiotics, enzymes, and increased vitamins in your veggies. Check out my 7 tips for making cultured veggies in the summertime! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-129-how-to-make-cultured-vegetables-in-the-summertime/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/summer-cultured-vegetables/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-you-reuse-the-brine-for-cultured-vegetables/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/whats-this-on-my-cultured-vegetables/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-cultured-foods-hurt-me/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/cultured-vegetables-faqs/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-trilogy/cultured-vegetables/how-to-make-cultured-vegetables/

Kombucha is a must-have in the summertime! When the body is exposed to excessive heat, the liver can become stressed and kombucha can help! Drinking kombucha can keep you cool and hydrated in the summertime. Check out my 7 tips for making summer kombucha. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-128-how-to-make-kombucha-in-the-summertime/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-tips-for-summer-kombucha/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/10-ways-to-use-your-over-fermented-kombucha/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/help-my-kombucha-is-too-sour/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-bubbly-fruit-flavored-kombucha/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/20-smart-ways-to-use-your-kombucha-scobys/

Kefir is a living food that tends to have a mind of its own. It ferments differently in the winter than it does in the summer. On this podcast, I'm sharing tips and links to help you make great summer kefir. It's important to keep drinking kefir and especially in the summertime! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-127-how-to-make-kefir-in-the-summertime/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-tips-for-summer-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/second-ferment-your-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/my-kefir-is-too-sour/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-trilogy/kefir/how-to-make-your-kefir-creamy-again/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/prebio-plus/

Fermented Pickles are delicious, fun, and easy to make. These probiotic pickles bring many benefits to your body with the help of extra good microbes. Take a listen to learn a few things that pickles are especially good at. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-126-how-to-make-crunchy-pickles/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/need-crunchy-pickles/

Short-Chain Fatty Acids will help you and your body to become a force of wellness in this world. SCFAs are produced by bacteria in the gut during fermentation and they're essential for your gut, body, and even brain health. They have so many health benefits I think you need to know about them. Check out how you can get them in food and make more in your gut. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-125-why-you-should-know-about-short-chain-fatty-acids-and-fermented-foods/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/why-you-should-know-about-short-chain-fatty-acids-and-fermented-foods/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-trilogy/kombucha/how-to-make-kombucha/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/homemade-apple-cider-vinegar/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/probiotic-water/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/kombucha-coconut-smoothie/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/probiotic-potato-salad/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/thirty-second-chocolate-kefir-pudding/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/kefir-breakfast-pudding/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/pumpkin-maple-kefir-baked-oatmeal/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/prebio-plus/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/blueberry-spinach-kraut/

Kombucha is a must-have in the summertime! When the body is exposed to excessive heat, the liver can become stressed and kombucha can help! Drinking kombucha can keep you cool and hydrated in the summertime. Listen to learn seven Tips on Summer Kombucha. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-124-why-you-should-drink-kombucha-in-the-summertime/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-tips-for-summer-kombucha/

On this podcast, I talk about the things I drink and include in my life that help strengthen my immune system and gut flora. This is one of the things we used in helping my daughter heal from IBS and food allergies. They had a huge impact on her life and mine too. Listen to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-123-your-microbes-want-this-coffee-alternative/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/your-microbes-want-this-coffee/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/prebiotics-as-important-as-probiotics/

So, do you want to know why you have certain persistent problems with things like ringworm, toenail fungus, and athlete's foot? All of these are caused by a fungus that can spread and grow like crazy and last for years and years. It is caused mainly by the Candida species, so there is also a good chance you have Candida if any of these are plaguing your body. But the good news is cultured foods can help with this problem. Check out the podcast for the many ways good bacteria keeps all of this in check. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-122-cultured-foods-are-your-ally-against-toenail-fungus/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/kefir-is-your-ally-against-toenail-fungus/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/candida-and-cultured-foods/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-the-probiotic-that-inhibits-candida/

Cultured vegetables are super powerful, but so is the brine they are made in. The powerful bacteria in cultured vegetables called Lactobacillus plantarum (L. plantarum) is a powerful weapon against pathogens that can invade your body and try to make you their host. Check Out 10 Ways and Reasons to use your veggie brine. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-121-ten-ways-and-reasons-to-use-your-cultured-veggie-brine/ Check out this link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/10-ways-and-reasons-to-use-your-cultured-veggie-brine/