by Donna Schwenk
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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April 20, 2025
<p>Spring is a season of renewal—for the earth and for your gut! In this episode, I share how cultured foods like kefir, yogurt, and fermented veggies can help your microbiome bloom after the slower, starchier days of winter.</p> <p>Learn how springtime supports digestion, boosts energy, balances mood, and even helps ease seasonal allergies—all through the power of living, probiotic-rich foods. I’ll also share some of my favorite spring recipes like Carrot Cake Kefir Soda and Strawberry Lemon Icebox Pie.</p> <p>Episode link: </p> <p><a href= "https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-315-bringing-new-life-with-cultured-foods/"> https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-315-bringing-new-life-with-cultured-foods/</a></p> <p>Link(s) I talked about:</p> <ul> <li>Article: <a href= "https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/bringing-new-life-with-cultured-foods/"> https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/bringing-new-life-with-cultured-foods/</a></li> <li>Article: <a href= "https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/your-immune-system-and-seasonal-allergies/"> https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/your-immune-system-and-seasonal-allergies/</a></li> <li>Kombucha Mayo Recipe: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xRdpyUZyeY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xRdpyUZyeY</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Check out these other links:</strong></p> <ul> <li>My Story Video: <a href= "https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM">https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM</a></li> <li> <p>For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2BnHpay">http://bit.ly/2BnHpay</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Listen to all my podcasts: <a href= "http://bit.ly/cflpodcast">http://bit.ly/cflpodcast</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Become a Biotic Pro Member: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1">http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Cultured Food Recipes: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x">http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Health and Food Topics: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS">http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS</a></p> </li> <li>My Amazon Shop: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3KdhEge">https://bit.ly/3KdhEge</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>MY STARTER CULTURES</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Milk Kefir Grains: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE">http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE</a></p> </li> <li> <p>L. Reuteri Superfood: <a href= "https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter">https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter</a></p> </li> <li> <p>L. Gasseri Superfood: <a href= "https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter">https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Easy Kefir: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV">http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Kefir Soda Starter: <a href= "http://bit.ly/3YVErTa">http://bit.ly/3YVErTa</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Kombucha Starter: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE">http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Vegetable Starter: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2SzzVem">http://bit.ly/2SzzVem</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Water Kefir Crystals: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2irmImW">http://bit.ly/2irmImW</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Sourdough Starter: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK">http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Other items in my store: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27">http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27</a></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>STAY CONNECTED</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Instagram: <a href= "http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/">http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/">https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Pinterest: <a href= "http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/">http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk">https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk</a></p> </li> </ul>
April 6, 2025
<p>Natto is a Superfood for Stroke Prevention, Blood Clot Reduction, and More!</p> <p>Looking for natural ways to boost your health? In this episode, I’m sharing the surprising benefits of natto—a traditional fermented soybean dish packed with powerful nutrients like nattokinase and vitamin K2. From preventing strokes and dissolving blood clots to potentially helping your body clear spike proteins post-COVID, natto is a sticky superfood with serious science behind it. I’ll share how to enjoy it (even if the taste is new to you), how to make it yourself, and why this humble food has become a daily staple in my kitchen.</p> <p>Episode link: </p> <p><a href= "https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-314-natto-the-sticky-secret-to-health/"> https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-314-natto-the-sticky-secret-to-health/</a></p> <p>Link(s) I talked about:</p> <ul> <li>Article: <a href= "https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/natto-superfood-for-stroke-prevention-blood-clot-reduction-and-more/"> https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/natto-superfood-for-stroke-prevention-blood-clot-reduction-and-more/</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Check out these other links:</strong></p> <ul> <li>My Story Video: <a href= "https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM">https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM</a></li> <li> <p>For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2BnHpay">http://bit.ly/2BnHpay</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Listen to all my podcasts: <a href= "http://bit.ly/cflpodcast">http://bit.ly/cflpodcast</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Become a Biotic Pro Member: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1">http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Cultured Food Recipes: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x">http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Health and Food Topics: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS">http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS</a></p> </li> <li>My Amazon Shop: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3KdhEge">https://bit.ly/3KdhEge</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>MY STARTER CULTURES</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Milk Kefir Grains: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE">http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE</a></p> </li> <li> <p>L. Reuteri Superfood: <a href= "https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter">https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter</a></p> </li> <li> <p>L. Gasseri Superfood: <a href= "https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter">https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Easy Kefir: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV">http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Kefir Soda Starter: <a href= "http://bit.ly/3YVErTa">http://bit.ly/3YVErTa</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Kombucha Starter: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE">http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Vegetable Starter: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2SzzVem">http://bit.ly/2SzzVem</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Water Kefir Crystals: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2irmImW">http://bit.ly/2irmImW</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Sourdough Starter: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK">http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Other items in my store: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27">http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27</a></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>STAY CONNECTED</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Instagram: <a href= "http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/">http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/">https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Pinterest: <a href= "http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/">http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk">https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk</a></p> </li> </ul>
March 30, 2025
<p>Bleeding gums? It might be more than brushing too hard. In this episode, I share how kefir, yogurt, and even sauerkraut brine can help heal your gums by balancing the oral microbiome, reducing inflammation, and strengthening gum tissue. Your mouth has its own microbiome—and fermented foods know just how to nourish it.</p> <p>Episode link: </p> <p><a href= "https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-313-how-fermented-foods-can-naturally-heal-your-gums/"> https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-313-how-fermented-foods-can-naturally-heal-your-gums/</a></p> <p>Link(s) I talked about:</p> <ul> <li>Article: <a href= "https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/is-kefir-the-answer-for-acid-reflux/"> https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-fermented-foods-can-naturally-heal-your-gums/</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Check out these other links:</strong></p> <ul> <li>My Story Video: <a href= "https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM">https://youtu.be/CbX9Nv9OtGM</a></li> <li> <p>For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2BnHpay">http://bit.ly/2BnHpay</a></p> </li> <li> <p>For health tips and recipes, subscribe to our weekly emails. We'll also send you our free Getting Started Guide: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2BnHpay">http://bit.ly/2BnHpay</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Listen to all my podcasts: <a href= "http://bit.ly/cflpodcast">http://bit.ly/cflpodcast</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Become a Biotic Pro Member: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1">http://bit.ly/2kkhwS1</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Cultured Food Recipes: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x">http://bit.ly/2UIfY2x</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Health and Food Topics: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS">http://bit.ly/2SdzIOS</a></p> </li> <li>My Amazon Shop: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3KdhEge">https://bit.ly/3KdhEge</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>MY STARTER CULTURES</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Milk Kefir Grains: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE">http://bit.ly/2rQ99PE</a></p> </li> <li> <p>L. Reuteri Superfood: <a href= "https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter">https://bit.ly/LReuteriSuperfoodStarter</a></p> </li> <li> <p>L. Gasseri Superfood: <a href= "https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter">https://bit.ly/LGasseriSuperfoodStarter</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Easy Kefir: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV">http://bit.ly/2MQ1nPV</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Kefir Soda Starter: <a href= "http://bit.ly/3YVErTa">http://bit.ly/3YVErTa</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Kombucha Starter: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE">http://bit.ly/2g2R9hE</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Vegetable Starter: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2SzzVem">http://bit.ly/2SzzVem</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Water Kefir Crystals: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2irmImW">http://bit.ly/2irmImW</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Sourdough Starter: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK">http://bit.ly/2IjaaXK</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Other items in my store: <a href= "http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27">http://bit.ly/2HTKZ27</a></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>STAY CONNECTED</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Instagram: <a href= "http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/">http://instagram.com/culturedfoodlife/</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/">https://www.facebook.com/CulturedFoodLife/</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Pinterest: <a href= "http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/">http://pinterest.com/donnaschwenk/</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk">https://twitter.com/donnaschwenk</a></p> </li> </ul>
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