guest speaker: Katherine Kremblewski, ND
Dr. Katherine Kremblewski is a licensed naturopathic doctor with a private practice in Toronto.
You’re in for some serious tummy love at Gluten Free Garage!
Aside from all the delicious gluten-free food you’ll be filling up on, guest speaker Dr. Katherine Kremblewski, ND, is going to talk about gut health in “Love Your Microbiome.” The gut is at the crux of our immune, digestive and even mental/emotional health, which is why we need to ensure that we’re doing all we can to take care of it! Dr. Kat will share tips and tricks to help you maneuver your way through the somewhat-confusing field of digestion, including what to look for in pre- and probiotics.
She will also touch on fermented foods, as they play a huge role in maintaining proper gut health. Fermented foods help to feed the good bacteria in the gut and work to allow the resident bacteria to flourish and the transient flora to survive even longer to do their jobs!
Here are Dr. Kat’s top 5 fave fermented foods (some of which you’ll find at Gluten Free Garage!):
1. Miso: I love miso because it tastes good and it’s easy to add to any recipe.
2. Greek yogurt and/or kefir: Delicious, full of protein, calcium and good fats—this one is a no-brainer. Unless, of course, you’re lactose intolerant, in which case coconut-based yogurt products are great alternatives. Kefir has higher concentrations of bacteria per serving than yogurt so it’s good to mix it up and incorporate both into your diet.
3. Kombucha: Kombucha is a refreshing way to drink your little pets (aka healthy bacteria). Just make sure it’s not loaded with sugar!
4. Sourdough: Although I have trouble personally growing my own, sourdough is a MUST ingredient for me when buying bread. It helps to digest the other grains in the recipe!
5. Sauerkraut: Or, as my husband’s Polish family calls it, kapusta. Fermented cabbage is super easy to make at home and can be incorporated into any recipe without adding an overwhelming taste.
Dr. Katherine Kremblewski, ND, will be speaking at #GFG17 on Sunday May 28 at 1 pm in The Stop.
Her talk is sponsored by Genuine Health.
