By the age of 40, Megan had been diagnosed with 5 serious health conditions, including arthritis, Hashimoto's, and other auto-immune diseases. Today? Megan is healed, thanks to a gut-healing, grain-free, sugar-free diet. Not your normal restricted diet, though -- no deprivation here! She and I sat down (in the same room!) for this chat to talk about her story and her approach to beautiful, feast-worthy, gut-healing foods. Plus... the tip of the week! Visit the show notes for links and more: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/120

Why in the world are people drinking (and loving) Kombucha? What does it do? And what's up with this thing called Continuous Brew? To answer those questions and more, you've got to meet Dave Lindenbaum, the man behind the #1 Kombucha site on the web, Get Kombucha. Plus, Dave wants to give you 50% off his custom tea -- link inside (first 500 orders only). Show notes and more at: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/119

It's time to do another round of listener questions! Please keep them coming... I love to answer and help you! Today's questions: brine disappears in fridge, Paleo and Whole30 v. Traditional Foods, is milk bad?, nutrients multiply when milk is fermented, and probiotics in curds and whey. Visit the show notes for links and more: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/118

Mark Ament has made it his life's mission to source the best quality, freshest Peruvian maca while keeping it as affordable as possible for all of us. He's doing a great job -- his maca is truly the best. I can feel the difference in my vitality and I eat it regularly in smoothies. Mark is my podcast guest today, giving you all the scoop on maca -- plus a coupon to save 10%. For links and more, visit the show notes: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/117

Want to start a local food co-op or buying club? Look no further than John Moody! He's the guy behind the innovative and helpful Whole Life Buying Club in Louisville, Kentucky and he's the author of the Food Club and Co-op Handbook. Visit the show notes for links and more: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/116

I know a lot of you struggle to get a good night's sleep. You may be waking up in more pain than when you went to bed. So, you need to find the *right* sleep surface - non-toxic, supportive, comfortable and durable. Can a bed really help you heal - instead of hurt you as you sleep? Yes, and here's that bed... Visit http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/bed or http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/114 for links and more.

Did the book Nourishing Traditions change your life like it did ours? Then you'll be thrilled to hear there's another book in the NT line... for kids! (And we're giving away 3 copies!) I couldn't be more thrilled to share it with you -- yes, because of the gorgeous illustrations and beautiful kid-friendly layout -- and also because it's written by long-time Traditional Cooking School member and friend, Suzanne Gross. Visit the show notes for links and more: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/115

How I Lost More Than 30 Pounds In 1 Year... with 100% Traditional Foods | Up until last May, I was working out regularly and watching my "carbs". Yet even though I'd been eating healthy for many years, I was still gaining a bit of weight each year. Then it all turned around. In the last year, I've lost more than 30 pounds. Here's how I did it... with 100% traditional foods. For links, transcript, and more, visit the show notes: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/113

Is it possible to eat a traditional diet with "homey foods"? Yes, it is. In today's podcast, I'm giving you four ways to think about it and go about it. Plus, a whole bunch of recipe ideas. Along with the tip of the week! Visit the show notes for links and more: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/112

Acid reflux, flatulence, constipation, belly bulge, oh my! Sameera H. recently wrote in, asking for help with all these. Since there's so much to say about it, I gave her question the whole show. Many of us have suffered (and are suffering) with these, even me from time to time. Here are natural tips for relief -- many of which have helped me and my family. Plus... the tip of the week! Links and more are at the show notes: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/111