Ginger is one of the things I reach for when I’m in pain or a family member is in pain. I reach for this food-like medicine regularly, and I’m quite serious when I say this. I use it for many things and use it in many ways.

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-110-6-ginger-sodas-that-can-do-amazing-things/

Check out this article:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/6-ginger-sodas-that-can-do-amazing-things/

If you are looking for an easy cultured veggie that your family will love, that can help you stay healthy and even fight colds and the flu, then you have to try Jicama if You're Sicka-ma.

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-109-the-cultured-veggie-that-helped-me-overcome-the-flu/

I have a video for this podcast so check out the link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/jicama-if-youre-sicka-ma-video/

Cheese is loaded with Vitamin K2 which has been referred to as the X factor. Vitamin K2 has huge health benefits that may really surprise you. Learn how to make special cheeses and discover why they contain the X-factor vitamin.

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-108-the-x-factor-in-cheese/

Check out this article:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-x-factor-vitamin-in-cheese/

Fibromyalgia is one of the fastest-growing disabling conditions. It affects 2-4 percent of the population, mostly women, and has no known cure. But now, Fibromyalgia has been linked to gut bacteria for the first time. Listen and learn how people are fixing their guts and finding relief from this chronic condition.

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-107-fibromyalgia-and-fermented-foods/

Check out this article:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/fibromyalgia-and-fermented-foods/

Much is being said about how bad bread is for you, but for generations, it has sustained many. This led me to discover that it was never the bread, but rather what we have done to the bread that is causing harm to so many individuals. Tune in to learn more.

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-106-two-women-who-convinced-me-to-make-my-own-bread/

Check out this article:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/two-women-who-convinced-me-to-make-my-own-bread/

I love, love pumpkin. It has many wonderfully healthy qualities and a creamy consistency that makes it a wonderful treat. I use pumpkin in multiple ways, but some of my favorites recipes are ones I make with kefir. Fermenting pumpkin is a way to enhance all the nutrients and add probiotics, too. Check out all the recipes and health facts about why you should be adding more pumpkin to your diet.

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-105-nine-recipes-and-reasons-to-eat-cultured-pumpkin/

Check out this article:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/nine-recipes-and-reasons-to-eat-cultured-pumpkin/

It's been quite a journey for me trying to find the right sweeteners for my family and me. It was always really important to me to find ones that wouldn't spike my blood sugar but also wouldn't harm my gut flora. Check out my favorite sweeteners, you might be surprised by what you learn!

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-104-which-are-the-best-sweeteners/

Check out this article:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/which-are-the-best-sweeteners/

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/kombucha-healing-my-addiction/

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/what-kind-of-sugars-can-i-use-in-kombucha/

One of the first friends I ever told about cultured foods had a little boy with asthma. Making and drinking a kefir smoothie every day allowed him to get off his asthma inhaler and live a normal life. I was quite surprised and thrilled that it worked so rapidly and since that time research has caught up with the connection between the microbes in our gut and asthma. Tune in to listen and learn more!

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-103-asthma-and-fermented-foods/

Check out this article:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/asthma-and-fermented-foods/

One of my favorite things that cultured foods do is to boost your immune system. Your gut is responsible for 80 percent of your immune system. The more good bacteria you have, the better your immune system is. Find out how to stay healthy during cold and flu season and keep your immune system strong!

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-102-the-real-reason-your-immune-system-needs-cultured-foods/

Check out these articles:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-real-reasons-your-immune-system-needs-cultured-foods/

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/the-flu-shot-in-a-jar/

We all harbor trillions of diverse groups of microbes that live on us and inside of us. There are microbes that are “permanent residents” and also microbe “tourists” that only stay for a short time. If the population of good bacteria isn’t large enough, then an imbalance can occur. Listen to learn how you can help your immune system stay strong with good bacteria.

Episode link:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/podcast/episode-101-probiotics-viruses-and-your-immune-system/

Check out these articles:

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/help-for-food-allergies-viruses-and-your-immune-system/

https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/healing-from-food-allergies/