There are unseen workings of the world of cells that reside within us. Things that we take for granted because we don't understand how it all works. Our trillions of cells govern themselves and create the bodies that we have and also fight on our behalf to keep us well. Learn more about our miraculous bodies in this episode.

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-135-your-body-was-designed-to-heal-you/

Check out these links:

• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/your-body-was-designed-to-heal-you/
• https://youtu.be/831gJ83sewg

Aspects of our physical health change naturally with age, but poor diet, reduced digestive enzymes, and unbalanced gastrointestinal flora can wreak havoc on both our digestive and immune systems. Here are things you can do to help your struggling gut and bring peace to your life again.

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-134-preserving-gut-health-as-you-age/

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• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/preserving-gut-health-as-you-age/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-healing-crisis-and-cultured-foods/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/full-spectrum-enzymes/

Making your own probiotics is one the best ways to change your health. Buying probiotic supplements are expensive and are often trapped in the acids of the stomach, and the probiotics are killed before the body ever gets a chance to use them. Consuming probiotic foods such as kefir, kombucha, and cultured vegetables is much more effective than taking pills and I can show you how!

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-133-grow-your-own-probiotics/

Check out these links:

• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/grow-your-own-probiotics/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-healing-crisis-and-cultured-foods/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/dairy-free-kefir-every-kind-you-can-imagine/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-reasons-i-have-kefir-every-day/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/why-i-drink-kombucha-every-day/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-reasons-i-eat-cultured-vegetables/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-fermented-vegetables-help-with-covid-19/

Many years ago I discovered a way to make kefir not only taste better but also increase the nutrients in it. It is the only way that I make my kefir now because it is so delicious. The process is called "second fermenting." I have to admit that the reason I second fermented my kefir is that it tasted so much better. Check out how in this week's podcast.

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-132-second-ferment-your-kefir-your-taste-buds-will-thank-you/

Check out these links:

• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-fermented-vegetables-help-with-covid-19/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-reasons-i-have-kefir-every-day/

My husband is used to my crazy new ideas and has become accustomed to my enthusiasm for whatever happens to be my latest discovery. He goes along for the ride but never jumps in with both feet until coaxed. Kombucha was the first food he really grasped on to, and here is why.

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-131-did-kombucha-heal-my-husbands-eyes/

Check out these links:

• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/did-kombucha-heal-my-husbands-eyes/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-trilogy/kombucha/how-to-make-kombucha/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/eight-days-with-kombucha/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-healing-crisis-and-cultured-foods/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-fix-your-seasonal-allergies/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/why-i-drink-kombucha-every-day/

Exciting research has found that consuming probiotic fermented cabbage makes it much more difficult for the COVID-19 virus to enter the body due to special properties. Check out this week's podcast to hear more.

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-130-do-fermented-vegetables-help-with-covid-19/

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• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-fermented-vegetables-help-with-covid-19/

There is no better time to make cultured veggies than in the summertime! The fruits and veggies are abundant and when you ferment them they'll last nine months in your fridge! Fermentation is a no-sweat endeavor. It's so much easier than canning and you'll get probiotics, enzymes, and increased vitamins in your veggies. Check out my 7 tips for making cultured veggies in the summertime!

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-129-how-to-make-cultured-vegetables-in-the-summertime/

Check out these links:

• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/summer-cultured-vegetables/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-you-reuse-the-brine-for-cultured-vegetables/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/whats-this-on-my-cultured-vegetables/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/can-cultured-foods-hurt-me/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/cultured-vegetables-faqs/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-trilogy/cultured-vegetables/how-to-make-cultured-vegetables/

Kombucha is a must-have in the summertime! When the body is exposed to excessive heat, the liver can become stressed and kombucha can help! Drinking kombucha can keep you cool and hydrated in the summertime. Check out my 7 tips for making summer kombucha.

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-128-how-to-make-kombucha-in-the-summertime/

Check out these links:

• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-tips-for-summer-kombucha/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/10-ways-to-use-your-over-fermented-kombucha/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/help-my-kombucha-is-too-sour/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-bubbly-fruit-flavored-kombucha/
• https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/20-smart-ways-to-use-your-kombucha-scobys/

Kefir is a living food that tends to have a mind of its own. It ferments differently in the winter than it does in the summer. On this podcast, I'm sharing tips and links to help you make great summer kefir. It's important to keep drinking kefir and especially in the summertime!

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-127-how-to-make-kefir-in-the-summertime/

Check out these links:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/7-tips-for-summer-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/second-ferment-your-kefir/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/my-kefir-is-too-sour/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-trilogy/kefir/how-to-make-your-kefir-creamy-again/ https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/store/product/prebio-plus/

Fermented Pickles are delicious, fun, and easy to make. These probiotic pickles bring many benefits to your body with the help of extra good microbes. Take a listen to learn a few things that pickles are especially good at.

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-126-how-to-make-crunchy-pickles/

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https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/need-crunchy-pickles/