Cultured Food Life

Donna Schwenk
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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/

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 371 - How to Rebuild Your Gut: Finding the Fermented Food Your Body Needs

    If your gut feels out of balance, where do you begin? In this episode, I'm breaking down some of my favorite cultured foods and beneficial microbes—from kefir and cultured vegetables to L. reuteri, S. boulardii, Bifidobacteria, HMOs, Akkermansia, and natto—and explaining how each one supports the gut in a different way. You don't need everything at once. The goal is to understand what your body may need, feed the right microbes, and slowly rebuild a healthier, more resilient microbiome. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/how-to-rebuild-your-gut-finding-the-fermented-food-your-body-needs-episode-371/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-start-healing-your-gut-which-fermented-food-is-best-for-you/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=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 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 Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27 STAY CONNECTED Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk

    Episode 371 - How to Rebuild Your Gut: Finding the Fermented Food Your Body Needs

  2. Aug 23

    How Your Good Microbes Crowd Out the Bad Ones — Even Beyond Your Gut - Episode 370

    Your microbiome is doing so much more than helping you digest food. Your beneficial microbes are constantly helping to keep opportunistic microbes in check—and this protection extends far beyond your gut. In this episode, I'm talking about how good microbes crowd out the bad ones, why balance matters more than trying to eliminate every harmful organism, and the fascinating connection between the gut, vaginal, and bladder microbiomes. The more I learn about microbes, the more I realize that everything is connected. 🌿 Feed the microbes you want to flourish, and they can help create an environment where the troublemakers have a much harder time taking over. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/how-your-good-microbes-crowd-out-the-bad-ones-even-beyond-your-gut-episode-370/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-your-good-microbes-crowd-out-the-bad-ones-even-beyond-your-gut/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=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 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 Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27 STAY CONNECTED Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk

    How Your Good Microbes Crowd Out the Bad Ones — Even Beyond Your Gut - Episode 370

  3. Aug 16

    What I Use At 66 To Feel Young, Strong, And Active - Episode 369

    At 66, I've learned that feeling young and alive isn't about fighting aging—it's about supporting the body. For me, it starts with my microbiome. Years ago, while dealing with diabetes and high blood pressure, I kept telling myself, "My body is designed to be well. The answers will come." Then kefir found me and changed everything. In this episode, I'm sharing the foods, supplements, and daily practices that help me feel strong and vibrant—from cultured foods and minerals to red light therapy, magnesium, organ supplements, protein, and more. 🌿✨ Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/what-i-use-at-66-to-feel-young-strong-and-active-episode-369/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/what-i-use-at-66-to-feel-young-strong-and-alive/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=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 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 Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27 STAY CONNECTED Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk

    What I Use At 66 To Feel Young, Strong, And Active - Episode 369

  4. Aug 9

    Nourishing Yourself as You Age: Simple Cultured Foods for Strong Bones, Muscles, and a Healthy Brain - Episode 368

    As we age, nourishing ourselves becomes more important than ever. In this episode, I'm sharing simple cultured foods and protein-rich meals that can help support strong bones, preserve muscle, nourish the brain, improve digestion, and keep meals enjoyable—even when you're cooking for just one.  Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/nourishing-yourself-as-you-age-simple-cultured-foods-for-strong-bones-muscles-and-a-healthy-brain-episode-368/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/nourishing-yourself-as-you-age-simple-cultured-foods-for-strong-bones-muscles-and-a-healthy-brain/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=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 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 Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27 STAY CONNECTED Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk

    Nourishing Yourself as You Age: Simple Cultured Foods for Strong Bones, Muscles, and a Healthy Brain - Episode 368

  5. Aug 2

    Why High-Protein Cultured Foods Keep You Full (And Why Your Microbes Love Them Too) - Episode 367

    Discover why high-protein cultured foods are one of the best ways to stay satisfied while supporting a healthy microbiome. In this episode, I'll explain how kefir, yogurt, skyr, and cultured cottage cheese combine protein and probiotics to nourish your body, curb cravings, and help keep you full. Learn why feeding your microbes may be one of the smartest things you can do for your health. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/why-high-protein-cultured-foods-keep-you-full-and-why-your-microbes-love-them-too-episode-367/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/why-high-protein-cultured-foods-keep-you-full-and-why-your-microbes-love-them-too/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=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 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 Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27 STAY CONNECTED Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk

    Why High-Protein Cultured Foods Keep You Full (And Why Your Microbes Love Them Too) - Episode 367

  6. Jul 26

    Why Probiotic Ice Cream Is More Than Just Dessert - Episode 366

    Discover why probiotic ice cream is so much more than dessert! In this episode, I'll share how kefir, yogurt, skyr, and cultured cottage cheese can be transformed into creamy, high-protein frozen treats that nourish your microbiome and help keep you satisfied. Learn why these delicious desserts have become a summer favorite in my home and how easy they are to make. Plus, don't miss this week's companion article featuring my favorite probiotic ice cream recipes! Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/why-probiotic-ice-cream-is-more-than-just-dessert-episode-366/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/probiotic-ice-creams-yogurt-kefir-recipes-for-a-healthy-treat/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=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 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 Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27 STAY CONNECTED Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk

    Why Probiotic Ice Cream Is More Than Just Dessert - Episode 366

  7. Jul 12

    Going on Vacation? How to Care for Kefir Grains and Travel with Cultured Foods - Episode 365

    Going on vacation doesn't mean you have to leave your cultured foods behind or worry about your kefir grains. In this episode, Donna shares simple ways to keep kefir grains alive while you're away, when to refrigerate or freeze them, and why Easy Kefir and cultured veggies are some of the best travel companions. Learn how a little planning can help you enjoy your trip and still support your gut wherever you go. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/going-on-vacation-how-to-care-for-kefir-grains-and-travel-with-cultured-foods-episode-365/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/going-on-vacation-how-to-care-for-kefir-grains-and-travel-with-cultured-foods/ Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/what-to-do-with-your-cultures-while-youre-on-vacation/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=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 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 Sourdough Starter: http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK Other items in my store: http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27 STAY CONNECTED Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk

    Going on Vacation? How to Care for Kefir Grains and Travel with Cultured Foods - Episode 365

  8. Jul 5

    7 Reasons To Have Kefir In The Summertime - Episode 364

    Summer is the perfect time to enjoy kefir! In this episode, I'm sharing 7 reasons to have kefir in the summertime—from supporting digestion and hydration to helping with quick, easy meals, smoothies, dips, and refreshing treats. Kefir is one of the simplest ways to care for your gut all summer long, and I'll show you why it's a cultured food you'll want to keep close in the warm months. Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/7-reasons-to-have-kefir-in-the-summertime-episode-364/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-reasons-to-have-kefir-in-the-summer/ Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-fermented-food-secret-behind-glp-1/   Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=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 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 Instagram: http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk

    7 Reasons To Have Kefir In The Summertime - Episode 364
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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/

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  • Creator
    Donna Schwenk
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    372
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2018 Cultured Food Life. All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    Cultured Food Life

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