Are you a fan of kimchi? How about sauerkraut? Many of us love fermented foods like these because of their unique flavors, but it turns out they don’t just taste good—they’re also good for you. Perhaps better yet, they're pretty easy to make on your own, and my guest today is here to tell us how to do it.

Sarah Miller is an expert on fermentation, and the woman behind KillerPickles.com, a website dedicated to sharing her favorite fermented food recipes. In this episode, Sarah explains the health benefits of consuming fermented food, dispels a common myth that keeps many people from trying to ferment things themselves, and shares how anyone can get started fermenting from the comfort of their own home.

Did you know that countries throughout history battled over cinnamon? Or that the spice was once used as a form of currency? After listening to this episode, I’m sure you’ll see why.

That’s because today, I’m going to share with you all the amazing health benefits of cinnamon. This spice has been used for more than 2,000 years for just about everything, from healing colds and coughs to boosting mood and memory. Listen in to hear how cinnamon can be used to help with blood sugar, circulation, and so much more.

We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat,” but I’m here to tell you that this conventional wisdom isn’t so wise after all. The truth is, you are what you digest. No matter how well you eat, if you’re not digesting food properly, you’re going to run into problems.

So today, I’m going to share a quick sound bite with you that covers five surprising symptoms that are linked to poor digestion—specifically, insufficient digestion of carbohydrates. Listen in to hear which common ailments are actually the result of what’s going on in your gut.

Today I’m so excited to have Valerie Shoopman on the show! Valerie is the creator of the Facebook page, Fresh Food, Fresh Start, and she originally caught my attention with the great articles, recipes, etc. that she posts. But perhaps even more impressive is how she managed to tackle and reverse a health crisis she faced by changing the way she ate.

In this episode, Valerie opens up about her health issues and her journey back to wellness. Listen in to hear her story and learn why her health went south, how she adjusted her diet to turn things around, and what we should all keep in mind about what we’re putting into our bodies.