Kombucha Culture

There’s nothing more American than apple pie—or is there? We might prescribe an apple a day and call our largest city the Big Apple, but this legendary fruit originally hails from the mountains of Kazakhstan. This episode, Michael Pollan (something of a legend himself) tells us h ...  Show more

Move over protein, it's time to fibermaxx! Fiber has always been the neglected stepchild of nutrients: it's never been seen as essential, and some of its earliest enthusiasts were poop-obsessed oddballs. Take the inventor of cornflakes, John Harvey Kellogg. Inspired by the gorill ...  Show more

Kombucha is pretty popular right now. But what is it exactly and where did it come from? The answers await you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

It tastes like it might be good for you. But the truth is more complicated. This episode features audio from Kombucha’s Side Effects: Is It Bad for You?, Is Kombucha Tea Good for You?, and What Are the Best Beverages?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes rela ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2876: Dr. Neal dives into the world of kombucha, exploring its origins, fermentation process, and the science behind its cl ...  Show more