Cultured Food Life

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/

Cheese is loaded with Vitamin K2 which has been referred to as the X factor. Vitamin K2 has huge health benefits that may really surprise you. Learn how to make special cheeses and discover why they contain the X-factor vitamin. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-108-the-x-factor-in-cheese/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-x-factor-vitamin-in-cheese/

Fibromyalgia is one of the fastest-growing disabling conditions. It affects 2-4 percent of the population, mostly women, and has no known cure. But now, Fibromyalgia has been linked to gut bacteria for the first time. Listen and learn how people are fixing their guts and finding relief from this chronic condition. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-107-fibromyalgia-and-fermented-foods/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/fibromyalgia-and-fermented-foods/

Much is being said about how bad bread is for you, but for generations, it has sustained many. This led me to discover that it was never the bread, but rather what we have done to the bread that is causing harm to so many individuals. Tune in to learn more. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-106-two-women-who-convinced-me-to-make-my-own-bread/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/two-women-who-convinced-me-to-make-my-own-bread/

I love, love pumpkin. It has many wonderfully healthy qualities and a creamy consistency that makes it a wonderful treat. I use pumpkin in multiple ways, but some of my favorites recipes are ones I make with kefir. Fermenting pumpkin is a way to enhance all the nutrients and add probiotics, too. Check out all the recipes and health facts about why you should be adding more pumpkin to your diet. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-105-nine-recipes-and-reasons-to-eat-cultured-pumpkin/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/nine-recipes-and-reasons-to-eat-cultured-pumpkin/

It's been quite a journey for me trying to find the right sweeteners for my family and me. It was always really important to me to find ones that wouldn't spike my blood sugar but also wouldn't harm my gut flora. Check out my favorite sweeteners, you might be surprised by what you learn! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-104-which-are-the-best-sweeteners/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/which-are-the-best-sweeteners/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/kombucha-healing-my-addiction/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/what-kind-of-sugars-can-i-use-in-kombucha/

One of the first friends I ever told about cultured foods had a little boy with asthma. Making and drinking a kefir smoothie every day allowed him to get off his asthma inhaler and live a normal life. I was quite surprised and thrilled that it worked so rapidly and since that time research has caught up with the connection between the microbes in our gut and asthma. Tune in to listen and learn more! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-103-asthma-and-fermented-foods/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/asthma-and-fermented-foods/

One of my favorite things that cultured foods do is to boost your immune system. Your gut is responsible for 80 percent of your immune system. The more good bacteria you have, the better your immune system is. Find out how to stay healthy during cold and flu season and keep your immune system strong! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-102-the-real-reason-your-immune-system-needs-cultured-foods/ Check out these articles: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-real-reasons-your-immune-system-needs-cultured-foods/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-flu-shot-in-a-jar/

We all harbor trillions of diverse groups of microbes that live on us and inside of us. There are microbes that are "permanent residents" and also microbe "tourists" that only stay for a short time. If the population of good bacteria isn't large enough, then an imbalance can occur. Listen to learn how you can help your immune system stay strong with good bacteria. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-101-probiotics-viruses-and-your-immune-system/ Check out these articles: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/help-for-food-allergies-viruses-and-your-immune-system/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/healing-from-food-allergies/

Our bodies require a host of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live on and inside our bodies. Most people don't like to think about bacteria and fungi but they are well acquainted with you! This microbiome is comprised of over 100 trillion microbes plus their genes, and it governs much of our lives. Tune in to learn how it keeps you young too! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-100-will-bacteria-keep-you-young/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/will-bacteria-keep-you-young/

I have met hundreds of people who are now on gluten-free diets. My daughter used to be one of them. Gluten pain can make life difficult. How can this grain that has been around since time began suddenly wreak such havoc on so many individuals? I was never one to do something without understanding the reasoning behind it. Listen to learn what I discovered. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-99-gluten-pain-the-best-teacher/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/gluten-pain-the-best-teacher/

Is kombucha good for you? Is it alcoholic? I've been drinking kombucha for almost two decades. During year two, I stopped drinking it for three months because I read an article online from someone supposedly in the know who thought it was bad for you. Tune in to find out what I discovered. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-98-is-kombucha-good-for-you/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/is-kombucha-good-for-you/

I love my microbes and all they do for me. I used to think that my liver was mostly responsible for filtering and removing compounds from within my body but my gut bacteria do 50% of the job. Listen and learn how to help your body and live a healthier life. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-97-the-many-ways-cultured-foods-detoxify-our-bodies/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-many-ways-cultured-foods-detoxify-your-body/

Fermented Garlic is a MUST-have for your refrigerator! It's a wonderful medicine-like food and making it a part of your diet can work wonders for many health concerns. Learn 19 ways you can use fermented garlic and stay healthy! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-96-19-ways-to-eat-fermented-garlic/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/19-ways-to-use-fermented-garlic/

I have seen many people benefit from kefir, and this includes non-dairy kefir. So many people need a dairy-free version, so we created just about every kind of non-dairy kefir we could think of. We have 16 in all and I want to tell you which ones I like the best and how to make it thick like yogurt! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-95-dairy-free-kefir/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/dairy-free-kefir-every-kind-you-can-imagine/ References I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-water-kefir/

Having plenty of digestive enzymes is one of the keys to optimal health. Learn how to give your body what you need to absorb and break down your food into micro- and macro-nutrients that can then be absorbed and used by your body. Listen to today's podcast to learn how. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-94-enzymes-and-your-gut/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/enzymes-and-your-gut/

We all know that food choice can drastically impact health symptoms. Changing your diet and reducing symptoms is really important, but avoiding a lot of foods that cause symptoms only temporarily removes the problem. There is more you can do but you need to understand what's happening and how to fix it. Check out today's podcast for more info. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-93-the-fodmap-diet-for-sibo-ibs-and-probiotic-foods/ Check out this article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-fodmap-diet-for-sibo-ibs-and-probiotic-foods/

If you love cheese, then you really need to learn to make kefir cheese. It's crazy easy, filled with probiotics, and you can use it in a million different ways. Let me show you how easy, fun and life-changing it can be. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-92-let-this-be-the-year-you-start-making-kefir-cheese/ References I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-trilogy/kefir/how-to-make-kefir-cheese-and-whey/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/43-ways-to-use-kefir-cheese/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/9-ways-to-use-extra-kefir-whey/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/this-is-the-summer-you-start-making-kefir-cheese/

Americans use to spent 17.5 percent of their income on food and 5.2 percent of national income on health care. Since then, those numbers have flipped. Spending on food has fallen to 9.9 percent, while spending on healthcare has climbed to 16 percent of national income. What has changed and what can we do? Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-91-food-care-is-health-care/

You don't need to add tons of cultured foods to your diet to see benefits, and I am going to show you how easy it is. It might surprise you that small amounts can make a big difference. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-90-how-many-cultured-foods-should-you-eat-in-a-day/ References I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipes/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-reasons-i-drink-coconut-water-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-healing-crisis-and-cultured-foods/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-cultured-foodie/

Low-carb and Keto diets are very popular right now. I think we're all different, and what works for one doesn't always work for another. This is why I love cultured foods. They fit into any diet, but you need to know a couple of things to do it right. Check out the podcast to learn how. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-89-low-carb-cultured-foods/ References I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/my-account/downloads/

When you and I find the courage and strength to be better in any regard, we help everyone around us. This goes for every area of our lives and even what we eat. You have trillions of hitchhikers that live in and on you, and they play a huge role in keeping you healthy. Your home, too, is covered in your bacteria, and every room is teeming with your unique bacterial signature. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-88-microbes-that-change-your-home-in-24-hours/

We have two guests on today's podcast, Kristen and Christopher Shockey. They'll be talking about their new book, Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments. Learn the many health benefits and history of these superfoods, and why you should have them in your diet. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-87-learn-more-about-miso-tempeh-and-natto/

When people say they have indigestion, heartburn, or acid stomach, often these can come from having low stomach acid. There is a surprising remedy for this. Symptoms are warning signs from the body and heeding their calls can change everything. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-86-got-an-acidic-stomach-the-surprising-remedy/

Your cultures (kefir, kombucha, sourdough, and water kefir) are all living organisms and need to be cared for just like a pet. I love them like family and have found ways to take care of them when I go on vacation. I can teach you how to keep them thriving and healthy even when you're gone. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-85-what-to-do-with-your-cultures-while-youre-on-vacation/

Coconut water is one of my favorite drinks! It is fast, super easy to make, and wow is it good for you. Listen and check out the many health benefits and why drinking this can help with anxiety, kidney stones, blood pressure, and more. It's bubbly, tangy, and delicious! The post Episode 84: The Many Reasons I Drink Coconut Water Kefir appeared first on Cultured Food Life.

Sauerkraut is an incredible food. I teach people to make it at all my classes. I received letters and posts from people who are undergoing chemo and finding help with kraut and other cultured foods. Check out the new research on sauerkraut and cancer! The post Episode 83: Fermented Sauerkraut and Breast Cancer appeared first on Cultured Food Life.

Everybody knows its important to eat healthily but why don't we do it? It's important to understand the science of the body and the mind that will assist us to help us reach our goals. Tune in to learn two easy ways to start on the road to wellness. The post Episode 82: Two Ways to Change Your Beliefs About Food and Transform Your Life appeared first on Cultured Food Life.

Many people wonder if probiotic pills provide the same benefit as probiotic foods since they seem to be marketed in the same way—healthy bacteria for our guts. Probiotic foods work significantly better because of their construction. Tune in to listen and learn more. The post Episode 81: Are Probiotic Foods Stronger Than Supplements? appeared first on Cultured Food Life.

Your body is a host to trillions of microbes. These microbes can influence your health and your joints in a powerful way. Check out the podcast to learn more. The post Episode 80: Can Your Gut Heal Your Joints? appeared first on Cultured Food Life.

We know that more than half of all women will experience the burning urgency of a urinary tract infection in their lifetime and yeast infections are just as common. Understanding how bacteria and yeast work in the body can help set you free. Tune in to learn more. The post Episode 79: UTIs, Yeast Problems, and Cultured Foods appeared first on Cultured Food Life.

Are you confused about how to make kefir, kombucha, and cultured veggies? I have lots of ways to help ferment faster and easier than other methods. I've been doing this for 17 years and I have tips that can really help you. Tune in to find out more. The post Episode 78: Fermenting Tips That Nobody Else Talks About appeared first on Cultured Food Life.

Have you heard about the ancient species of wheat called einkorn? Many people who were gluten intolerant seem to thrive on this bread since it's missing the troublesome protein contained in regular wheat. Check out the podcast to hear more. The post Episode 77: Einkorn Bread and Its Healing Powers appeared first on Cultured Food Life.

Many people are afraid to make cultured foods for fear they'll mess it up and get sick. They don't understand cultured foods and how they work, and preconceived ideas have created fear. Check out today's podcast and learn the science that will help you gain confidence and remove the fear. The post Episode 76: Can Cultured Foods Hurt Me? appeared first on Cultured Food Life.

It took me a long time to discover why my daughter struggled with gluten. It also helped me discover that it wasn't the bread, but what we've done to the bread and our guts, that was wreaking such havoc on our lives. Listen to gain understanding as to why our bread can be better than ever before. The post Episode 75: The Many Reasons I Make Sourdough Bread appeared first on Cultured Food Life.

Before I found cultured foods I was a different woman physically and emotionally. New research shows that you make chemicals in your gut that affect your emotional state. Check out the podcast for more info. The post Episode 74: The Microbes in Your Gut Make Neurochemicals appeared first on Cultured Food Life.

Did you know you can give someone 80,000,000 of your bacteria in 10 Seconds?! Find out how to make sure that you're giving away good bacteria instead of bad!!! The post Episode 73: How to Give Someone 80 Million Bacteria in 10 Seconds appeared first on Cultured Food Life.

Kefir was life changing for me in regards to blood sugar problems. Find out how kefir can help your blood sugar by changing the microbiome and enhancing your overall health. The post Episode 72: Kefir and Diabetes appeared first on Cultured Food Life.

One of my favorite things that cultured foods do is to boost your immune system. Your gut is responsible for 80% of your immune system. Find out how sugar can drop your immune system by 75% and how cultured foods can help. The post Episode 71: Sugar Drops Your Immune System By 75% appeared first on Cultured Food Life.