Hands On Training

Fibre, Fermentation & the Gut with BBC Good Food

Future Learn

Course Features

Duration

3 weeks

Delivery Method

Online

Available on

Lifetime Access

Accessibility

Desktop, Laptop

Language

English

Subtitles

English

Level

Beginner

Effort

3 hours per week

Teaching Type

Self Paced

Course Description

Gut health goes beyond nutrition. Research has shown that gut bacteria is linked to chronic diseases, anxiety, and the immune system.

This course is five weeks long and will take you on a food-first journey to understand the roles of probiotics, fibre, and prebiotics within gut health.

Learn practical and easy ways to include more gut-supportive foods in your diet.

Learn about the function of probiotics and prebiotics, and how to incorporate them into your daily diet.

You'll learn the different types of fiber your body needs and how much you should be consuming each day.

We'll be discussing different cooking methods for gut health and their benefits such as fermentation.

You'll be able to use your new skills and knowledge to help you identify key ingredients for creating balanced meals that support your gut health.

BBC Good Food experts will guide you through delicious recipes that will help you incorporate more gut-friendly foods into your daily diet.

Course Overview

Job Assistance

Alumni Network

International Faculty

Instructor-Moderated Discussions

Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

Learn the latest in your chosen industry or subject

Complete each course and pass assessments

Receive certificates validated by the educating organisation

Impress employers with learning outcomes you can add to your CV

Make your career dreams a reality

Classify the different types of fibre and how much you really need daily

Discuss diversity and why it's important for a healthy gut

Identify sources of prebiotics and how to include them in your diet

Identify sources of probiotics and how to include them in your diet

Explore practical applications for gut healthy cooking techniques and fibre-rich recipe inspiration

Target Students

This course is designed for anyone interested in learning about the relationship between diet and gut health

Course Content

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Module 1: the different types of fibre and how much you really need daily

Module 2: diversity and why it's important for gut health

Module 3: sources of prebiotics and how to include them in your diet

Module 4: sources of probiotics and how to include them in your diet

Course Instructors

Tracey Raye

Instructor

Tracey is the Health Editor at BBC Good Food. She is a registered nutritionist, holding an MSc in Personalised Nutrition and further qualifications in Psychology & Philosophy. Follow her @traceyraye