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Set in the walled gardens of Dr Vanessa Kimbell's beautiful Victorian home in rural Northamptonshire; this is baking tailored to to suit the biology of the person eating it using nutrigenetics and gut health assessments. We train healthcare professionals and bakers to bake Proven Bread.

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Learn more about Proven Bread

Proven Bread was developed as a clinical approach to bread for the dietary intervention studies as part of the research in to Baking As Lifestyle Medicine and  preventative health. This approach delivered positive impact on participants mental health and gut health.  Dr. Kimbell—widely recognised as a global authority on bread and health

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PROVEN: Bread designed for your biology – A 12 week system reset

PROVEN: Bread designed for your biology – A 12 week system reset

From: £24.99 every 2 weeks for 12 weeks + £499.00 registration fee

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CREATING LOAVES THAT SUPPORT BOTH THE MICROBIOME AND THE MIND

Personalised Bread Assessments

A three-step personalised bread assessment uses your health history, with the option of nutrigenetics and or gut testing, to create bread uniquely matched to you. It’s a rare approach that can uncover why some breads work for your body — and others don’t — helping to support comfort, digestion, and wellbeing.

DESIGN BREAD FORM YOUR BIOLOGY

The Diploma in Nutrition and Digestibility of Bread: enrolment opens 6th January 2026. Our flagship course – two years online training integrating artisan bread baking with nutrigenetics and gut microbiome science. Includes your own genetic test and personalised report. The only programme in the world where you learn to bake bread designed for your DNA. Book a free 15-minute consultation.

LEARNING TO BAKE IN A WAY THAT CHANGES HOW YOU FEEL AND FUNCTION

Online Diploma in Nutrition and Digestibility of Bread 2026

Online Diploma in Nutrition and Digestibility of Bread 2026

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