Cultured Food Life

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/

Most of you don't know what processes are actually happening inside of you every day. There are microorganisms everywhere and you can't see them, but they are inhabiting you and everything else. Understanding how this works is crucial to living a healthy lifestyle. Tune in and listen to learn more about how to help your body stay healthy and strong. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-120-will-eating-probiotic-foods-make-any-difference/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/will-eating-probiotic-foods-make-any-difference/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/i-want-to-get-cultured-where-do-i-start/

It's April 2020, and COVID-19 has everybody staying home and worried about the future. We're all in this together and we need each other. We will get through this despite the fact that it appears like the odds are stacked against us. It's really a wakeup call and I have some things that I think can help you. Tune in to get lots of free recipes and health tips and a free eBook on Cultured Food For What Ails You. I love your guts - quite literally! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-119-help-is-on-the-way/ Check out these links: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/free-ebook-cultured-foods-for-what-ails-you/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/help-is-on-the-way/

Our guts comprise at least 70% of our immune system and if your gut is healthy, guess what? Your immune system is too! Probiotic cultured foods are an important key but so is something else. Prebiotics are my new frontier of discovery, and all the things I am learning are blowing my mind. Check out the podcast to learn more about how to make the most powerful cultured vegetable recipe. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-118-the-most-powerful-cultured-vegetables/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-most-powerful-cultured-veggies/

There is a lot of fear flying around about the flu and especially the coronavirus. If I can help you understand what happens in your body and how it works when you get the flu, or what you can do to protect yourself, then perhaps it will help you and make you feel more confident in your body's ability to heal and keep you well. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-117-anti-viral-cultured-foods/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/anti-viral-cultured-foods/

What is a prebiotic and why is this so important? Prebiotics are certain indigestible fibers that nourish the good bacteria in the large bowel or colon. The body itself cannot digest these foods, but our bacteria can, and we receive huge benefits. Learn more about how to get these special prebiotics into your diet and find the ones that are best for you. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-116-prebiotics-as-important-as-probiotics/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/prebiotics-as-important-as-probiotics/

Goat milk was a godsend for my tiny daughter, Holli. She was born eight weeks premature and this little one rocked my world. Goat milk kefir really changed her little life and sent me on a mission to understand just what this kefir was doing. Goat milk has many properties that cow milk doesn't have and it can make a world of difference when you need extra help. Check out the podcast to learn all it can do. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-115-7-reasons-to-make-goat-milk-kefir/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-reasons-to-make-goat-milk-kefir/

More and more scientists are finding a connection between probiotics, a healthy gut, and IBS. My daughter Maci had IBS when we first found cultured foods, and we found healing for her with the addition of cultured foods to her diet. Listen to the podcast to find out what we did and how many people are finding help from IBS symptoms. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-114-ibs-and-gut-bacteria/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/fermented-foods-and-ibs/

Most heartburn medications focus on neutralizing the stomach acid in the esophagus. This helps to control the painful burning but it does not treat the root cause of it and can also make it worse in the long run. Fixing your gut function can be a better way to treat heartburn and bring about balance to the body. Listen to hear more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-113-is-kefir-the-answer-for-acid-reflux/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/is-kefir-the-answer-for-acid-reflux/

Did you know many of your gut bacteria break down histamine? But here's the catch - certain probiotic strains are histamine-producing, while other strains are histamine-degrading which should improve your symptoms. If you have too much of the histamine-producing kind and not enough of the other, then you're in trouble. Listen to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-112-histamines-and-fermented-foods/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/histamines-and-fermented-foods/

Eczema is a skin condition that causes itchy, red patches on different locations of the body and affects over 30 million people. Scientists are finding that infants with low intestinal microbial diversity during the first month of life are associated with atopic eczema. Check out how people are finding relief from eczema by fixing their guts first. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-111-eczema-and-probiotic-foods/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/eczema-and-probiotic-foods/

Ginger is one of the things I reach for when I'm in pain or a family member is in pain. I reach for this food-like medicine regularly, and I'm quite serious when I say this. I use it for many things and use it in many ways. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-110-6-ginger-sodas-that-can-do-amazing-things/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/6-ginger-sodas-that-can-do-amazing-things/

If you are looking for an easy cultured veggie that your family will love, that can help you stay healthy and even fight colds and the flu, then you have to try Jicama if You're Sicka-ma. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-109-the-cultured-veggie-that-helped-me-overcome-the-flu/ I have a video for this podcast so check out the link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/jicama-if-youre-sicka-ma-video/