The Sourdough School

DIVERSITY BREAD® || PERSONALISED BREAD || BAKING AS LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

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

Set within the walled gardens of Dr Vanessa Kimbell's beautiful Victorian home in rural Northamptonshire, The Sourdough School is home to the Proven Bread Programme, teaching the art and science of nutrition, the gut microbiome and fermentation in bread. We train bakers to produce Diversity Bread® and healthcare professionals to personalise bread through Baking as Lifestyle Medicine. Arrange a conversation today.

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What are the Graduation Steps

The ultimate outcome of this process is not only a validation of your learning but also a recipe that embodies the principles of BALM and can be shared with others. This approach allows for a more thorough assessment of your understanding and practical application of the course material, fostering an environment of shared learning and community building.

  • Complete the Community Recipe Worksheet: This involves recording all the relevant information and cited studies necessary to create your unique recipe.
  • Submit the Recipe: Once the worksheet is completed, you should submit your recipe for review. This involves following strict guidelines to ensure adherence to the principles of BALM. Some key points to remember include:
    • Hyperlinking terms using the provided glossary.
    • Stating the relevance of your recipe to the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine.
    • Ensuring your recipe produces two servings (Bake 2, Give 1).
    • Highlighting who would benefit from your recipe, considering social and digestive aspects.
    • Recommending a point in your recipe for movement, such as walking or dancing, and using the opportunity to exercise as a functional movement.
    • Suggestions of symbiotic recipes.
    • Detailing and explaining your chosen fermentation methods and timings.
    • Referencing at least seven studies from the research library.
  • Graduation Appointment: After submission, you should schedule an appointment with your instructor to discuss the recipe and proceed with graduation.
  • Provide Feedback: Filling out the feedback form helps the program understand the community’s experiences and needs better. It contributes to improvements in services, resources, and content.
  • Stay as an Alumni: Post-graduation, you have the opportunity to continue accessing course materials and attend live baking sessions for a monthly fee.

If you are already a student, then click here to follow the graduation steps. 

 

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