Booking Open – 1st July 4pm
There are limited places for the event both in person and online as a webinar – To be notified register your details and we will email you.
In Person at The Sourdough School and Online – Live webinar with downloadable information pack
We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive introductory course on the Baking as Lifestyle Medicine (BALM) protocol, designed to provide an evidence-based approach to creating nourishing bread that improves the microbiome and mental health. This course is ideal for those interested in social prescribing, enhancing the nutritional value of bread in bakeries, and personalising bread for nutritionists and dietitians.
Course Itinerary
10:00 AM – Arrival and Welcome
- Welcome to The Sourdough School, set in the beautiful Victorian home for Dr Vanessa Kimbell in Northamptonshire.
- Introduction to the day’s schedule and team members.
- Tea and coffee and a tasting session of various breads
10:30 AM – Organic Gardens Tour
- A guided walk around our organic gardens, showcasing the natural beauty and sustainable practices that inspire the Botanical Blend Flour, linking soil systems, fermentation and gut health to bread and mental health.
11:00 AM – Bread Demonstration and discussion on personalisation LIVE STREAMED
- Live demonstration of bread preparation and the critical stages of fermentation.
- Discussion of the dietary intervention studies and the results of the changes in the gut microbiome of participants and the role of fibre and diversity in supporting a healthy microbiome.
11:45 AM – Fermentation and Nutritional Quality
- Explaining the mechanisms of fermentation and its role in enhancing the bioavailability of key nutrients and why this is especially relevant for neurodiversity .
- How fermentation improves the nutritional quality of bread for all. – LIVESTREAM ENDS AT 1PM
1:00 PM – Vegetarian Lunch
- A delicious vegetarian lunch representing the BALM protocol’s principles, showcasing fibre, diversity, probiotics, and polyphenols.
3:00 PM – Afternoon Bread Demonstrations – LIVE STREAM BEGINS
- Further bread-making demonstrations, focusing on symbiotic and sequenced eating.
- Discussions on how BALM helps manage blood sugar, weight, mental health, gut microbial health, and wellness in various social settings.
3:30 PM – Social Prescribing and Nutritional Applications
- How baking can improve wellness for elderly people, teenagers, and those with specific nutritional needs.
4:30 PM – Q&A Session
- An interactive session to answer your questions about the BALM protocol, fermentation, and baking techniques.
- Introduction to the two-year diploma programme, highlighting major topics and learning outcomes. 5PM LIVE STREAM ENDS
5:30 PM – Conclusion and Diploma Information
- Students will have the opportunity to discuss enrolling in the two-year diploma programme.
- Take-home sourdough starter and baking kits for those enrolling in the diploma.
6:00 PM – End of Day
- Concluding remarks and next steps.
For those unable to attend in person, a live webinar will be available for the lectures and Q&A session. Online tickets can be purchased to join this virtual experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Sourdough School and guiding you through the transformative journey of Baking as Lifestyle Medicine.