Your gut and hormones are deeply connected, influencing everything from digestion and immune function to energy, metabolism, mood, and inflammation. In this interactive health seminar and hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to use food as a powerful tool to support both gut and hormone balance at every stage of life.
We’ll explore the foundations of gut health- prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics- and how they work together to create a resilient microbiome. You’ll also learn how key nutrients like protein and fiber play a critical role in stabilizing blood sugar, supporting muscle health, improving insulin sensitivity, and promoting healthy estrogen metabolism.
Hands-On Experience:
Participants will take part in two practical kitchen activities:
Create your own batch of kimchi, a traditional fermented food rich in beneficial bacteria and bioactive compounds to support gut health
Prepare two hormone-supportive “quick grab” items- protein balls and homemade seed crackers- made with high-quality protein and fiber-rich ingredients, perfect for busy days
Throughout the class, we’ll discuss meal timing, portion balance, ingredient swaps, and realistic strategies to make gut- and hormone-friendly eating sustainable and approachable. Recipes are designed to be flavorful, nourishing, and easy to recreate at home.
This class is ideal for anyone looking to improve digestive health, support immune function, balance hormones, reduce inflammation, and build simple, effective nutrition habits- whether you’re managing stress, navigating perimenopause or menopause, addressing blood sugar concerns, or simply seeking more consistent energy and overall wellness.
Seminar and Hands-On
Instructors: Chef Susan Shaltry, Wendy Currier and Christine Bulgrin
Your gut and hormones are deeply connected, influencing everything from digestion and immune function to energy, metabolism, mood, and inflammation. In this interactive health seminar and hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to use food as a powerful tool to support both gut and hormone balance at every stage of life.
We’ll explore the foundations of gut health- prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics- and how they work together to create a resilient microbiome. You’ll also learn how key nutrients like protein and fiber play a critical role in stabilizing blood sugar, supporting muscle health, improving insulin sensitivity, and promoting healthy estrogen metabolism.
Hands-On Experience:
Participants will take part in two practical kitchen activities:
Create your own batch of kimchi, a traditional fermented food rich in beneficial bacteria and bioactive compounds to support gut health
Prepare two hormone-supportive “quick grab” items- protein balls and homemade seed crackers- made with high-quality protein and fiber-rich ingredients, perfect for busy days
Throughout the class, we’ll discuss meal timing, portion balance, ingredient swaps, and realistic strategies to make gut- and hormone-friendly eating sustainable and approachable. Recipes are designed to be flavorful, nourishing, and easy to recreate at home.
This class is ideal for anyone looking to improve digestive health, support immune function, balance hormones, reduce inflammation, and build simple, effective nutrition habits- whether you’re managing stress, navigating perimenopause or menopause, addressing blood sugar concerns, or simply seeking more consistent energy and overall wellness.
Seminar and Hands-On
Instructors: Chef Susan Shaltry, Wendy Currier and Christine Bulgrin
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