March

1. The theme of the Month:
2. Bread & Health Focus:
3. Bread and Gut Health:
4. Exercise and Baking Ingredient Focus:
5. Suggested Recipe:
6. Suggested Flours:
7. Best Podcasts This Month:
8. Sharing Techniques:
9. Savings and Low-Cost Suggestions:
10. Books to Read:
11. Technical Discussion:
12. Seasonal Ingredients Spotlight:
13. Community Spotlight (highlight of member’s Instagram or story, recipe, or tip):
14. Baking Challenge of the Month:
15. Sourdough Starter Maintenance Tips:
16. Special Events or Workshops:
17. Social Media Highlights (shareable content or hashtags for the month):
18. Q&A or Frequently Asked Questions:

Could bread done right save your life?

March is an excellent time to focus on bread as a means to improve health, thanks to its potential to increase fibre intake and enhance overall well-being. This month, we’ll delve into the world of flour, fibre, flavour, and open-crumb wholegrain sourdough, exploring how bread can be a life-saving addition to your diet when prepared and consumed mindfully.

Theme: Bread for Health and Life

1. Flour Focus: Exploring diverse types of wholegrain flours and their nutritional benefits.
2. Fibre Spotlight: Understanding the role of fibre in maintaining a healthy digestive system and preventing bowel cancer.
3. Flavour Exploration: Experimenting with various ingredients and techniques to create delicious, fibre-rich bread.
4. Open Crumb Wholegrain Sourdough: Mastering the art of baking wholegrain sourdough with an open crumb structure for improved digestion and nutrient absorption.

Bread and Gut Health

1. FODMAPs: Learning about FODMAPs and their impact on gut health, and how to incorporate low-FODMAP ingredients into your bread recipes.
2. Bread & Bowel Cancer: Examining the connection between fibre-rich bread and the prevention of bowel cancer, the 4th biggest killer in the UK.

Resources:

1. NHS – Bowel Cancer: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer/
2. British Nutrition Foundation – Dietary Fibre: https://www.nutrition.org.uk/nutritionscience/nutrients-food-and-ingredients/dietary-fibre.html
3. Cancer Research UK – Bowel Cancer and Diet: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/diet-and-cancer/food-and-cancer-types/bowel-cancer
4. Monash University – FODMAPs and the Low FODMAP Diet: https://www.monashfodmap.com/about-fodmap-and-ibs/

Throughout March, let’s celebrate the humble loaf of bread by exploring its potential to improve our health and well-being. By understanding the role of fibre and learning to incorporate wholegrain flours and low-FODMAP ingredients, we can enjoy delicious bread while reducing our risk of bowel cancer and promoting optimal digestive health.