So, what is the difference between kefir and yogurt? Which is better? Join me as we explore all the benefits of yogurt and kefir, which ones I like the best, and why. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-279-yogurt-versus-kefir-which-is-better/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/yogurt-versus-kefir-which-is-better/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health...

Making kefir cheese is one of my favorite things to do with kefir—and it’s a great way to sneak kefir into the diets of picky eaters because it tastes so much like cream cheese. I explain the nutritional side of whey and kefir cheese in this podcast. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-278-understanding-kefir-cheese-and-whey/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/43-ways-to-use-kefir-cheese/ Check out these...

We get a lot of questions about this L. Gasseri superfood yogurt. I hope to answer most of your questions in this FAQ podcast. You can check out the article, too. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-277-frequently-asked-questions-about-l-gasseri-yogurt/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/l-gasseri-superfood-starter-faqs/ Thermometer: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/pocket-thermometer/ ...

Do you wonder when your kefir, kombucha, and cultured vegetables are done fermenting? I have a few tips to help you understand how and when they're at the perfect place with lots of probiotics and will taste the best. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-276-when-are-my-kefir-kombucha-veggies-done-fermenting/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/when-are-my-kefir-kombucha-and-veggies-done-culturing/ Article:...

Bubbly, fizzy kombucha is one of my favorite things. Understanding the science behind how it works can help you create the carbonation that most people are looking for. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-275-help-my-kombucha-is-not-bubbly/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/my-kombuchas-not-bubbly/ Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/10-ways-to-use-your-over-fermented-kombucha/ Kombucha Time...

Here are a few of the frequently asked questions about making Yogurt Plus. We have lots of help with making a thicker curd, raw milk Yogurt Plus, and much more. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-274-yogurt-plus-faqs/ Link(s) I talked about: Article: 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...

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: ...

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) ...

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: ...

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...

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:...

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:...

L. reuteri yogurt has a mind of its own and can get super strong when you are activating it. You get 67 billion CFUs of L. reuteri in a 1/2 cup serving, so I can help you understand what is happening if your yogurt separates into whey and curds. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-267-is-your-l-reuteri-yogurt-separating/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/is-your-l-reuteri-yogurt-separating/ Check out these other...

Being and staying healthy is an ever-evolving journey. As I change and grow older, I have found new things that have profoundly impacted my life. In comparison, these don't always mean cultured foods, but sometimes they are prebiotics that my body needs. Matcha tea has been one of them. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-266-matcha-tea-and-me/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/match-tea-and-me/ ...

Cranberries are usually eaten only around the holidays. It’s a shame we don’t eat them all year long as they are powerful foods that can work like preventative medicine. I got all emotional when I discovered all the things cranberries can do for us. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-265-cranberries-have-many-healing-powers/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/cranberries-have-many-healing-powers/ Check out these...

The immune system's connection to your gut microbiome is enormous. If you indulge in many holiday treats, your immune system can suffer. We have lots of tips and tricks with the help of microbes to help your immune system stay strong, even if you do have some holiday treats. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-264-a-cold-you-can-beat-after-a-holiday-treat/ Link(s) I talked about: ...

A “healing crisis” is something that happens when the body starts a detoxification process. This process is really a program of natural healing. It can happen when you start consuming cultured foods. I can help you understand what is happening and ways to help your body detox. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-263-the-healing-crisis-and-fermented-foods/ Link(s) I talked about: ...

It's that time of year when colds and flu abound. It is also the time to build up your immune system and help you fly through cold and flu season. Your gut bacteria will help you if you help it. Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-262-fermented-foods-for-colds-and-flus/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/probiotic-foods-for-colds-and-flus/ Check out these other links: My Story Video:...

Fermented dairy is a completely different food than dairy. It has enhanced vitamins and properties and almost no lactose. The health benefits are huge! Tune in to learn more. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-261-fermented-dairy-is-better-than-regular-dairy/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/fermented-dairy-is-better-than-regular-dairy/ Check out these other links: My Story Video: https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM For health tips and...

Cultured Cabbage is a Super Food! It can help keep your immune system running strong and load you with lots of Vitamin C. I have a lot to tell you about what this fermented food can do for you. You won't want to miss the many benefits of the superfood. Tune in to learn more! Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-260-vitamin-c-abbage/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/vitamin-c-abbage/ Check out these other links: My Story Video:...

Coconut water makes fabulous kefir soda. I love how it tastes, and how easy it is to make. It has 10 times the probiotics and 5 times the probiotic yeasts that kefir sodas made with fruit juices have. You can have 236 billion good bacteria in a cup! It reduces the sugars to almost zero and is only made with 3 ingredients. Find out more in the podcast. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-259-powerful-coconut-kefir-soda/ Link(s) I talked about: ...

Kefir is a great fermented drink that can help with lowering cholesterol. More and more studies are finding its effectiveness in helping with cholesterol, blood pressure, heart health and so much more. Tune in to learn more about this powerful fermented food. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-258-kefir-and-cholesterol/ Link(s) I talked about: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/kefir-and-cholesterol/ Check out these other links: My Story Video:...

Natto is a superfood that I have been wanting to make for decades. It's fun to make and the health benefits for help with preventing high blood pressure and strokes are huge, not to mention the huge amounts of Vitamin K2 it contains. Tune in to learn more about how to make this superfood!  Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-257-why-natto-is-so-good-for-you/ Link(s) I talked about: ...

Einkorn wheat is amazing. It is the most ancient wheat there is, and it has amazing benefits including a different type of gluten that allows most people with wheat allergies to consume it with no problems. It is very helpful for those with blood sugar issues and so much more. Tune in to learn more about this ancient bread. Episode link:  https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-256-einkorn-before-gluten-was-a-problem/ Link(s) I talked about: ...