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Why Sprouted Flour is Better Than Regular Flour

By Donna Schwenk / October 10, 2020

Sprouted flour is made by intentionally soaking and germinating grains and then drying them at specific temperatures and milling them into flour.

While I mostly make bread from my sourdough culture (this also unlocks the nutrients), I make almost all my cookies, muffins, and desserts from sprouted flour. I’ve done this for two decades. […]

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Episode 132: Second Ferment Your Kefir – Your Taste Buds Will Thank You

By Donna Schwenk / September 1, 2020

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. […]

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Prebiotic Vegan Queso Dip

By Donna Schwenk / August 21, 2020
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Food Care is Health Care

By Donna Schwenk / August 1, 2020

It’s pretty crazy these days listening to all the talk about health care and what to do about it. It’s causing a lot of fear and one I am well acquainted with. Do you ever wonder why your life takes certain paths and contains certain challenges? I do, and I was contemplating that this week as I listened to people debating on TV about health care. […]

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Super Healing Summer

By Donna Schwenk / July 11, 2020

It’s summertime!! And all kinds of things can happen in the summertime that otherwise might seem impossible. Let me explain a few things that happen in the summertime that can help you be healthier, heal from all manner of diseases, and support good health! […]

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Two Ways to Make Fermented Red Onions

By Donna Schwenk / June 6, 2020

I love red onions and we eat a ton of onions on everything. Making a jar of fermented red onions allows us to eat them often because they taste so good and are stored in my fridge – already chopped and ready to eat. […]

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Kombucha Red Onions

By Donna Schwenk / June 6, 2020
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Kefir Ranch Dressing

By Donna Schwenk / May 16, 2020

When I was growing up, my mom had a big garden. We would help her pick the green beans, broccoli, and tomatoes; and without fail, I wouldn’t want to eat the veggies. […]

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Prebiotics – As Important as Probiotics

By Donna Schwenk / May 2, 2020

In the last few years, I have been researching and ingesting a lot of prebiotics; and what I have discovered is that prebiotics are just as important as probiotics. What is a prebiotic and why is this so important? Prebiotics are certain indigestible fibers that nourish the good bacteria in the large bowel or colon. […]

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Tips That Nobody Else Talks About

By Donna Schwenk / February 29, 2020

Years ago when I was young and raising my kids, I was often influenced by well-meaning friends and family. They scared me to death with the latest news they had heard and would say, “Don’t eat this and don’t let your kids do this and did you read that story about how bad this is for you?” […]

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Christmas Pickles

By Donna Schwenk / December 21, 2019
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Second Ferment Your Kefir – Your Taste Buds Will Thank You

By Donna Schwenk / November 30, 2019

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. […]

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Monk Fruit

By Chris Johnston / November 20, 2019

Lakanto is the brand of Monkfruit Sweetener that I use the most.

Check out this article:
Which Are The Best Sweeteners?

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Reasons To Love Almond Kefir

By Donna Schwenk / October 26, 2019

I love almonds and they make wonderful kefir. Some people call almonds the healthiest food in all the world and they have tons of health benefits. But I know a thing or two about almonds that perhaps you do not know. […]

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Fibromyalgia and Fermented Foods

By Donna Schwenk / September 14, 2019

Fibromyalgia is one of the fastest-growing disabling conditions. It affects 2-4 percent of the population and has no known cure. It seems to affect mostly women, and I see it cropping up everywhere. […]

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Purple Ginger Kraut

By Donna Schwenk / July 26, 2019
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Pink Peppercorn Pickles

By Donna Schwenk / May 21, 2019
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Key Lime Kraut

By Maci / April 30, 2019
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Spicy Kimchi

By Maci / December 6, 2018
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Karen Sommer

By Chris Johnston / October 23, 2018

Donna Schwenk’s Cultured Food Life It’s saved my life. No kidding! After four serious bouts with diverticulitis and two hospital stays for abscesses, I knew I needed to make a…

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Kefir for Breakfast ~ My Favorite Four

By Donna Schwenk / July 14, 2018

I learned a long time ago that if I wanted to feel good, I had to have kefir every day. It seems to work best for me to have kefir in the morning, but sometimes I have it other times too. I’ve kind of played around with different ways to have it and found these four breakfasts give me lots of energy. . .

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Basic Kraut

By Donna Schwenk / June 26, 2018
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Episode 37: Summertime Healing

By Donna Schwenk / June 12, 2018

Certain foods and sources available in the summer time have nutrients that super charge the immune system. Check out my favorite cultured recipes and summer foods that are fun, easy to make, and oh so good for you. . .

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Fermented Asian Salad

By Donna Schwenk / June 9, 2018
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Watermelon Kefir Smoothie

By Maci / May 15, 2018
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Buffalo Kraut

By Donna Schwenk / January 6, 2018
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Spanish Kimchi

By Donna Schwenk / October 7, 2017
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Kefir is Your Ally Against Toenail Fungus

By Donna Schwenk / July 15, 2017

So, do you want to know why you have certain persistent problems with things like ringworm, toenail fungus, and athlete’s foot? All of these are caused by a fungus that can spread and grow like crazy and last for years and years. […]

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Blueberry Spinach Kraut

By Donna Schwenk / July 3, 2017
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Airlock Lid

By Chris Johnston / March 23, 2017

Jar not included.

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L.A.

By Chris Johnston / January 26, 2017

In January 2016, I began to have weakness in my forearms, more so in my right forearm. I initially attributed it to soreness associated with activities. Over the course of…

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Blood Orange Kombucha

By Maci / October 15, 2016
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Probiotic Salads and Dressings

By Donna Schwenk / May 15, 2016

Everybody knows we should eat more salads, but if you make probiotic salads you quadruple the benefits. The most powerful food combo you can have is prebiotics (food for bacteria)…

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Kimchi

By Donna Schwenk / April 24, 2016
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Lemon Kraut

By Donna Schwenk / March 27, 2016
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Rosemary Acorn Squash

By Maci / January 24, 2016
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Prebio Plus

By Donna Schwenk / October 10, 2015

Description Outside the USA? Prebio Plus is food for your bacteria. Prebio Plus has three different strains of prebiotics, making it three times as effective as other prebiotics on the…

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Liquid Ancient Earth Minerals

By Donna Schwenk / September 18, 2015

Description Fast-absorbing liquid helps support your adrenal glands, thyroid, and immune function Easily add 1-2 drops to water, coffee, recipes or your favorite beverages Electrolyte-rich formula aids in alkalizing, cleansing,…

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How to Second Ferment Kefir

By Chris Johnston / August 8, 2015

Many years ago I discovered a way to make kefir not only taste better, but to increase the nutrients in it. It is the only way that I make my…

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Fruity Cinnamon Kraut

By Donna Schwenk / May 2, 2015
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Apple Kraut

By Donna Schwenk / March 25, 2015
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Kefir Pesto Sandwich

By Donna Schwenk / March 24, 2015
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Creamy Kefir Broccoli

By Donna Schwenk / March 16, 2015
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Tuscan Zucchini Dip

By Donna Schwenk / September 12, 2014
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Golden Beet Sauerkraut

By Donna Schwenk / September 11, 2014
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Wisdom Kraut

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Christmas Kraut

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Jicama If You’re Sicka-ma

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Zucchini Pancakes

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Orangeade Kraut

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Cinnamon Dill Pickles

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Mexican Carrots

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Fermented Jalapenos

By Donna Schwenk / September 9, 2014
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Donna’s Dill Pickles

By Donna Schwenk / September 3, 2014
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Grape Kombucha Granita

By Donna Schwenk / September 1, 2014
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Berry Carrot Sprouted Cookie Bars

By Donna Schwenk / August 31, 2014
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Sweet Pickle Relish

By Donna Schwenk / August 25, 2014
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Rosemary Sage Lemon Pickles

By Donna Schwenk / July 29, 2014
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Getting Started Guide

By Donna Schwenk / July 19, 2014

Click on a pot to download the guide!

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Fermentize This Salad!

By Donna Schwenk / July 5, 2014

This is a favorite summertime salad made with cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions that are abundant in the summertime. The taste is so light and fresh that I can eat gallons of this salad. I have had this salad many, many times made with vinegar but it was never fermented. […]

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Ancient Earth Minerals

By Donna Schwenk / February 13, 2014

Description Complete blend of humic, fulvic, micro and macro minerals and electrolytes to help prevent mineral deficiencies Can nourish the body with important minerals that are stripped in processed food…

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Chèvre Starter Culture

By Donna Schwenk / January 24, 2014
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Question & Answers

By Donna Schwenk / December 13, 2013

I posted a blog and asked for your questions on cultured foods. I am going to attempt to answer these questions in short videos and blog posts. Helping you have…

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Sauerkraut Without a Culture

By Donna Schwenk / July 12, 2012

This is something special to know about sauerkraut. You don’t actually need a culture to make it. The cabbage combined with salt will make its own good bacteria. These bacteria dominate and crowd out the harmful ones and preserve the food in a safe way. You can make sauerkraut with just salt. […]

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Sourdough & Sprouted Breads

By Donna Schwenk / October 24, 2011

One of the many reasons that I started using sprouted grains and making sourdough bread was because of my daughter, Maci. She had terrible intestinal pain every time she ate. […]

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Pepperpot Soup

By Donna Schwenk / October 12, 2010
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Cream of Vegetable Soup (Thanksgiving Soup)

By Donna Schwenk / October 12, 2010
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