Bread has become one of the most misunderstood foods of our time, but what if the problem isn't always the bread — what if it's the way we make it? Discover how wild yeasts, lactic acid bacteria, and time transform simple flour and water into something extraordinary. From reducing phytic acid to creating unique flavors, sourdough reminds us that microbes have the power to transform our food — and maybe even the way we think about bread. 🌾🍞

Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-361-is-bread-really-the-problem-or-is-it-the-way-we-make-it/

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• Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-lemon-rosemary-sourdough-bread-i-cant-stop-making-every-summer/
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCfy9EG39MY

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In this episode, we explore what happens when carrots ferment and how beneficial microbes may help unlock hidden nutrition inside food. We'll talk about the gut-brain connection, blood sugar support, estrogen balance, cravings, digestion, and why cultured carrots are so much more than just probiotics.

Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-360-what-happens-when-you-ferment-carrots-tiny-microbes-big-benefits/

Link(s) I talked about:

• Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/what-happens-when-you-ferment-carrots-tiny-microbes-big-benefits/
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfDAHJOhx5o

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• 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

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Is farmer's cheese really different than cottage cheese? In this episode, I'm sharing the story of how I first learned to make probiotic farmer's cheese over 20 years ago from a local farmer's wife in Kansas City — and why I've been making it ever since.

Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-359-is-farmers-cheese-different-than-cottage-cheese/

Link(s) I talked about:

• Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/probiotic-farmers-cheese-in-the-instant-pot/
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AXVT7ofDts

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• 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

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Orangeade Kraut might look simple, but this fermented food is doing so much more than adding flavor to your plate. In this podcast, I'm sharing why this is the exact recipe I teach in my classes and the fascinating science behind fermented cabbage, oranges, and apples. How it can help with gut health and so much more. Tune in to learn more.

Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/orangeade-kraut-a-fermented-food-that-feeds-your-gut-and-supports-your-cells/

Link(s) I talked about:

• Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/orangeade-kraut-a-simple-fermented-food-that-feeds-your-gut-and-supports-your-cells/
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z7IgsMUaXc

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• 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

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In this podcast, I explain why I changed my mind about using lactose-free milk to make yogurt, how Lactase works in the body, and why fermented dairy like kefir and yogurt are often easier to digest than regular milk. I also share why avoiding dairy for long periods can lower lactase production and make people think they have a dairy allergy when they may not.

Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/why-i-was-wrong-about-lactose-free-milk-and-yogurt/

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• 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

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Some memories don't just live in your mind… they live in your body. In this episode, I share a story about my daughter, a song from her childhood, and how the body remembers what nourishes it—and gently leads us back to what it needs.

Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-356-what-the-body-remembers/

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• Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/what-the-body-remembers/
• The song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZfkYYa_keM

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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

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Kombucha can look a little strange… but what's happening inside that jar is something amazing. In this episode, I share what kombucha is really doing, why it supports your body in unique ways, and how understanding the process can take away the fear.

Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-355-the-real-benefits-of-kombucha-and-what-its-actually-doing/

Link(s) I talked about:

• Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/what-kombucha-looks-like-each-day/
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV9ishmOfn8

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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

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Two people can eat the same food and have completely different blood sugar responses. Why? In this episode, we uncover what's happening before glucose ever hits your bloodstream—and how fermented foods like kefir, yogurt, and cultured vegetables can make all the difference.

Episode link: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-254-why-some-foods-spike-your-blood-sugar-and-others-dont-even-when-they-look-the-same/

Link(s) I talked about:

• Article: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-kefir-helps-support-healthy-blood-sugar-and-why-it-worked-for-me/
• Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZJIgc_HEWA

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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

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