274 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 • 226 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 273: Kombucha vs Kefir Soda: What is the Difference?

    Episode 273: Kombucha vs Kefir Soda: What is the Difference?

    Kombucha and Kefir Soda are fermented probiotic drinks, and boy, are they delicious. They are bubbly, living, raw beverages that tend to have minds of their own. Each of them has different species, so they do different things. Let me tell you about the benefits of each of these probiotic sodas. Tune in to learn more.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-273-kombucha-vs-kefir-soda-what-is-the-difference/
    Link(s) I talked about:
    Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/kombucha-vs-kefir-soda-what-is-the-difference/  
    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 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

    • 22 min
    Episode 272: More on Histamines & Fermented Foods

    Episode 272: More on Histamines & Fermented Foods

    This is a new, updated version of my Histamines and Fermented Foods podcast. We have seen and learned a lot about what causes these problems and what you can do to help your body heal. Tune in to learn more.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-272-more-on-histamines-fermented-foods/
    Link(s) I talked about:
    Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/histamines-and-fermented-foods/ "Low Histamine Recipes" eBook (for my members)
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/my-account/downloads/
    (Available through the end of March)  
    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 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

    • 22 min
    Episode 271: When You Are Trying To Get Better

    Episode 271: When You Are Trying To Get Better

    If you've been sick and not feeling well and trying to recover, or you are just trying to reset your gut, this is a quick and easy smoothie that starts the ball rolling in the right direction. It is fantastic for restoring your microbiome, boosting your immune system, and giving you a delicious way to do it. Tune In to learn more.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-271-when-you-are-trying-to-get-better/
    Link(s) I talked about:
    Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/when-youre-trying-to-get-better/ 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 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

    • 17 min
    Episode 270: Kefir Soda FAQs

    Episode 270: Kefir Soda FAQs

    Kefir Soda is a great bubbly probiotic drink and the perfect substitute for sugary beverages that aren't good for you. It is super easy to make, and I can give you extra tips in this podcast to make it super easy. Tune it to learn more!
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-270-kefir-soda-faqs
    Link(s) I talked about:
    Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/yogurt-plus-made-with-raw-milk/ My Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/culturedfoodlife 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 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

    • 19 min
    Episode 269: Yogurt Plus Made With Raw Milk

    Episode 269: Yogurt Plus Made With Raw Milk

    Raw milk yogurt is one of my very favorite yogurts. You need to understand a few tips and tricks to make raw milk turn into yogurt. I have lots of help and even a video. Tune in to learn more.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-269-yogurt-plus-made-with-raw-milk/
    Link(s) I talked about:
    Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/yogurt-plus-made-with-raw-milk/ Video: https://youtu.be/F8t_GMvD10E Recipe: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/recipe/raw-milk-yogurt-plus/ Starter Culture: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/yogurt-plus/ FAQs: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/yogurt-plus-faqs/ 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 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

    • 17 min
    Episode 268: Asthma and Cultured Foods

    Episode 268: Asthma and Cultured Foods

    More and more studies are finding that gut health is one of the most important ways to prevent or help with Asthma. The species Lactobacillus is a powerful microbe that is helping many people who suffer from this ailment. Tune in to learn more.
    Episode link: 
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-268-asthma-and-cultured-foods/
    Link(s) I talked about:
    https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/asthma-and-fermented-foods/ 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 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

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
226 Ratings

226 Ratings

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!

healingfeelsgood88 ,

Thank you

Your podcast is invigorating and so informational and you are such a real person but I can tell such a big heart. Thank you for all you do to teach and help

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