291 episodes

Discover how to make and serve delicious probiotic foods and improve your overall health with Donna Schwenk. In her weekly radio show "Cultured Food Life" (new episodes every Tuesday), Donna will de-mystify different probiotic foods such as kefir, kombucha, and cultured vegetables, and share how to add these foods into your diet. As a teacher and writer, Donna works with thousands of people to open the door to a world of foods that can help improve an array of health problems including high blood pressure, diabetes, and IBS. In her down-to-earth and informative style, Donna will walk you through the basic preparation techniques and teach you how to make these delicious probiotic recipes at home. You can find out all about Donna on her web site https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/

Cultured Food Life Donna Schwenk

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 233 Ratings

Discover how to make and serve delicious probiotic foods and improve your overall health with Donna Schwenk. In her weekly radio show "Cultured Food Life" (new episodes every Tuesday), Donna will de-mystify different probiotic foods such as kefir, kombucha, and cultured vegetables, and share how to add these foods into your diet. As a teacher and writer, Donna works with thousands of people to open the door to a world of foods that can help improve an array of health problems including high blood pressure, diabetes, and IBS. In her down-to-earth and informative style, Donna will walk you through the basic preparation techniques and teach you how to make these delicious probiotic recipes at home. You can find out all about Donna on her web site https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/

    Episode 290: Summer Sourdough Bread — Grilled or Baked

    Episode 290: Summer Sourdough Bread — Grilled or Baked

    It's summertime, and most people don't think about making bread. They don't want to heat up the kitchen, and it seems more of a fall and winter thing unless . . . you're me. Summer bread making is a special habit I developed many years ago, and it has become a ritual. I want to encourage you to do it, too. I can show you what I do to make bread in the hot summer months. Tune in to Learn more.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-290-summer-sourdough-bread-grilled-or-baked/
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    My Amazon Shop: https://bit.ly/3KdhEge MY STARTER CULTURES
    Milk Kefir Grains: http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE
    L. Reuteri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter
    L. Gasseri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter
    Easy Kefir: http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV
    Kefir Soda Starter: http://bit.ly/3YVErTa
    Kombucha Starter: http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE
    Vegetable Starter: http://bit.ly/2SzzVem
    Water Kefir Crystals:  http://bit.ly/2irmImW
    Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK
    Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27
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    • 24 min
    Episode 289: How to Make Bubbly Fruit-Flavored Kombucha

    Episode 289: How to Make Bubbly Fruit-Flavored Kombucha

    There’s nothing better than bubbly fruit-flavored kombucha. For those of you who don’t want to spend the money to buy it, you can make it. I have a few tips that can make all the difference. Tune in to learn more.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-289-how-to-make-bubbly-fruit-flavored-kombucha/
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    Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-bubbly-fruit-flavored-kombucha/ Check out these other links:
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    Health and Food Topics: http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS
    My Amazon Shop: https://bit.ly/3KdhEge MY STARTER CULTURES
    Milk Kefir Grains: http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE
    L. Reuteri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter
    L. Gasseri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter
    Easy Kefir: http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV
    Kefir Soda Starter: http://bit.ly/3YVErTa
    Kombucha Starter: http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE
    Vegetable Starter: http://bit.ly/2SzzVem
    Water Kefir Crystals:  http://bit.ly/2irmImW
    Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK
    Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27
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    • 12 min
    Episode 288: Probiotic Foods For The 4th of July

    Episode 288: Probiotic Foods For The 4th of July

    If you’re new to cultured foods, let me help you understand how epic these foods are, especially during parties. Cultured foods are loaded with probiotics, extra vitamins, and enzymes and will keep your microbiome flourishing and cravings for bad foods down to a minimum. Tune in to learn foods you can make for your next party.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-288-probiotic-foods-for-the-4th-of-july/
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    Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/probiotic-foods-for-the-4th-of-july/ Check out these other links:
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    For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay
    Listen to all my podcasts: http://bit.ly/cflpodcast
    Become a Biotic Pro Member: http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1
    Cultured Food Recipes: http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x
    Health and Food Topics: http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS
    My Amazon Shop: https://bit.ly/3KdhEge MY STARTER CULTURES
    Milk Kefir Grains: http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE
    L. Reuteri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter
    L. Gasseri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter
    Easy Kefir: http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV
    Kefir Soda Starter: http://bit.ly/3YVErTa
    Kombucha Starter: http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE
    Vegetable Starter: http://bit.ly/2SzzVem
    Water Kefir Crystals:  http://bit.ly/2irmImW
    Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK
    Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27
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    • 17 min
    Episode 287: 10 Reasons Kefir Soda Is Your Perfect Summer Beverage

    Episode 287: 10 Reasons Kefir Soda Is Your Perfect Summer Beverage

    Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the light, refreshing taste of kefir soda. I drink a lot of Keifr soda in the summertime. Not only is it delicious and bubbly but it's also packed with amazing health benefits that make it a fantastic addition to your daily routine. Here are some reasons why you should sip on kefir soda this summer. Tune in to learn more.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-287-10-reasons-kefir-soda-is-your-perfect-summer-beverage/
    Link(s) I talked about:
    Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/10-reasons-kefir-soda-is-your-perfect-summer-beverage/ Check out these other links:
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    Cultured Food Recipes: http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x
    Health and Food Topics: http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS
    My Amazon Shop: https://bit.ly/3KdhEge MY STARTER CULTURES
    Milk Kefir Grains: http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE
    L. Reuteri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter
    L. Gasseri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter
    Easy Kefir: http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV
    Kefir Soda Starter: http://bit.ly/3YVErTa
    Kombucha Starter: http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE
    Vegetable Starter: http://bit.ly/2SzzVem
    Water Kefir Crystals:  http://bit.ly/2irmImW
    Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK
    Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27
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    • 14 min
    Episode 286: Brain Health and Fermented Foods

    Episode 286: Brain Health and Fermented Foods

    Fermented foods are truly magical when it comes to nurturing our microbiota-gut-brain axis. These living foods don't just taste amazing—they transform our health from the inside out. They do this by modulating our immune system, strengthening our gut barrier, and even regulating our neuroendocrine system, fermented foods work wonders. Tune in to learn more.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-286-brain-health-and-fermented-foods/
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    Listen to all my podcasts: http://bit.ly/cflpodcast
    Become a Biotic Pro Member: http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1
    Cultured Food Recipes: http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x
    Health and Food Topics: http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS
    My Amazon Shop: https://bit.ly/3KdhEge MY STARTER CULTURES
    Milk Kefir Grains: http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE
    L. Reuteri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter
    L. Gasseri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter
    Easy Kefir: http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV
    Kefir Soda Starter: http://bit.ly/3YVErTa
    Kombucha Starter: http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE
    Vegetable Starter: http://bit.ly/2SzzVem
    Water Kefir Crystals:  http://bit.ly/2irmImW
    Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK
    Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27
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    • 19 min
    Episode 285: Tips For Storing and Preserving Cultured Foods

    Episode 285: Tips For Storing and Preserving Cultured Foods

    Having lots of fermented foods in your fridge is the same as having a medicine cabinet stocked with natural remedies. We reach for these foods not only to keep us healthy and disease-free but also when we find ourselves struggling with a virus, stomach ache, or any other kind of ailment that requires extra body support. Tune in to learn more.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-285-tips-for-storing-and-preserving-cultured-foods/
    Link(s) I talked about:
    Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/six-easy-ways-to-store-your-cultured-foods/ Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/20-smart-ways-to-use-your-kombucha-scobys/ Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/10-ways-to-use-your-over-fermented-kombucha/ Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/culturedfoodlife Vacuum Canisters: https://www.luvele.com/collections/vacuum-canisters/?ref=ZD6JiSySnYJ7wO Check out these other links:
    My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay
    For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: http://bit.ly/2BnHpay
    Listen to all my podcasts: http://bit.ly/cflpodcast
    Become a Biotic Pro Member: http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1
    Cultured Food Recipes: http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x
    Health and Food Topics: http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS
    My Amazon Shop: https://bit.ly/3KdhEge MY STARTER CULTURES
    Milk Kefir Grains: http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE
    L. Reuteri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter
    L. Gasseri Superfood: https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter
    Easy Kefir: http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV
    Kefir Soda Starter: http://bit.ly/3YVErTa
    Kombucha Starter: http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE
    Vegetable Starter: http://bit.ly/2SzzVem
    Water Kefir Crystals:  http://bit.ly/2irmImW
    Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK
    Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27
    STAY CONNECTED
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    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
233 Ratings

233 Ratings

Carolyn KS ,

Pioneer & Authentic

I recently started making kefir & I’m obsessed!!! Really enjoying learning more b/c now I’m entering into total cultured food life. Thank you for what you share!!! 💚💚

Bml63 ,

Appreciate the details!

This podcast and Donna’s website have been so helpful while learning best practices for yogurt and kefir making! Vegetables are next!

CEOStacy ,

Love This Podcast!

This is such an informational & fun podcast filled with so much practical and great info. Donna presents in such a friendly, helpful & kind way… you feel her genuine spirit come through. Highly recommend!

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