BALM – Proven as one of the healthiest approaches to bread in the world.
Based in the walled gardens of Dr. Vanessa Kimbell's beautiful Victorian home in rural Northamptonshire, UK, we tutor individuals and train bakers and healthcare professionals in Baking as Lifestyle Medicine (BALM). Personalising bread to your lifestyle, gut microbiome, and unique genetics for optimal health—tailoring fermentation, fibre, and diversity so that your daily bread becomes the foundation of your health.
Rich in antioxidants: the ingredients in the Red Porridge, such as rooibos, rose petals, hibiscus flowers, goji berries, blackberries, and red rice, contain various antioxidants like anthocyanins, flavonoids, and polyphenols. These antioxidants help protect the body against oxidative stress, which can contribute to the development of chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
The Red Porridge contains ingredients such as red mung beans, red lentils, British chickpeas, and seaweed, which provide a variety of dietary fibres and prebiotics. These fibres help promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria like Lactobacilli, Bifidobacteria, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, Roseburia, Phascolarctobacterium, Coprococcus, and Bacteroides. A diverse gut microbiome is essential for good digestion, immune function, and overall health.
The Red Porridge and White Porridge both offer a range of health benefits, but they differ in their composition, types of antioxidants, and potential impact on gut bacteria.
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