The Sourdough School

BREAD COURSES || NUTRITION TRAINING || DIGESTION ANALYSIS || PERSONALISED BREAD

BAKING WITH THE HANDS OF AN ARTISAN AND THE MIND OF A CLINICIAN

Discover Baking as Lifestyle Medicine, and how to bake Proven Bread, from the walled gardens of Dr Vanessa Kimbell's beautiful Victorian home in rural Northamptonshire, where we train healthcare professionals, teach bakers, and support individuals to bake personalised bread using nutrigenetics and gut health assessments.

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I thought bread is unhealthy? If I am hesitant or unsure about joining the Diploma, what would you say to encourage them to take that first step?

It’s very common for health professionals—doctors, nutritionists, dieticians, or psychiatrists—to advise caution with bread consumption, mainly due to concerns about gluten. However, gluten and bread are often misunderstood in our diets. Modern bread, which has evolved, might not be suitable for everyone, and avoiding certain types can be beneficial.

In our personalised workshop, we look closely at why you, as an individual, find it difficult to digest bread and work on tailoring recipes to your specific needs, often uncovering and addressing underlying health concerns. This approach has improved gut microbiome health, blood sugar regulation, and overall dietary management.

But our approach extends beyond bread-making. It fosters a deeper connection with local artisans, like cheese makers and farmers, enhancing your understanding of the environment and your role as both an activist and a baker.

Joining isn’t just a personal choice; it encompasses the well-being of your loved ones. It’s a holistic, evidence-based journey toward not just better baking but a healthier lifestyle.

If you’re contemplating joining, I encourage you to take a look at our books, Instagram, and website. The real understanding, however, comes from direct conversation. Feel free to call for a chat. Trust your instincts – if it feels right, then get in touch with Vanessa and have a chat.

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