The Sourdough School

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

Learn to bake, eat, and share the healthiest bread in the world. Discover how to bake as Lifestyle Medicine from the walled gardens of Dr Vanessa Kimbell’s beautiful Victorian home in rural Northamptonshire in the UK, where we train healthcare professionals, teach bakers, and support individuals to bake personalised bread using nutrigenetics and gut health assessments.

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Learn how to challenge the threats from food inequality

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As part of our mission at the Sourdough School, we believe in the power of baking as a lifestyle medicine and an act of activism. By enrolling in our courses, you become a part of this transformative journey. Our students come here not just to learn the art of bread-making but also to grasp how a shift in our food systems can revolutionize the entire concept of bread.

We acknowledge that overhauling our current food system towards a more equitable and sustainable model is a multifaceted challenge. However, it is a challenge that requires immediate attention. Research has shown that our gut microbiomes respond to changes in our diets over a very short period. With our climate changing at an alarming rate, these issues are intrinsically connected.

By engaging in our courses, you are contributing to this necessary change. You are gaining the knowledge and skills to bake sourdough bread, yes, but you are also learning to understand the broader implications of your choices. You’re becoming an advocate for healthier eating, a more sustainable food system, and a healthier planet.

In a sense, our students are the change-makers. By learning with us, you’re moving towards a healthier lifestyle and a more sustainable world. Together, we can make a significant impact. We invite you to join us on this inspiring journey.

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