Sourdough for Gut Health

TORONTO Workshop: Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ noon

We're bringing this experience to Toronto! Co-hosted with Dr. Rachel Schwartzman, ND, in her space.

This hands-on workshop will teach you everything you need to make nourishing, easily digestible sourdough from scratch in a small group setting with plenty of room for questions.

Take the intimidation out of sourdough and leave feeling confident that you know what matters (and what doesn’t) so you can make an incredible loaf with ease.

Not only will you learn the process, you’ll also understand what goes into making the most gut-friendly sourdough using high-quality flours and intentional techniques. We’ll talk about why “standard” sourdough still leaves you feeling bloated or inflamed, but the really good stuff sits just right. 

 What You’ll Learn

  • Why sourdough is different and how fermentation makes it more digestible
  • The complete step-by-step process for making your own delicious loaf
  • How to take care of your starter 
  • Ways to use discard that are gut-healthy vs. not-so-much
  • How to choose the best flour and what to look for
  • Which tools you actually need—and what you can skip
  • How to start with what you already have (even if that means no dutch oven, basket, lame…)

The Details

Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Toronto, ON - St. Clair and Christie (exact address provided upon registration; parking is available)
Investment: $222 per person
**Registration closes 3 days before the event to allow space to prep your individual care packages (see below)**

You’ll Take Home...

🧪 A jar of sourdough starter
🌾 My organic stone-ground flour blend (to make the first loaf)
🧺 A banneton basket
📖 Recipe + care guide for your starter
🛠️ Tool list with simple alternatives
🛒 Recommendations for where to buy quality flour

What Makes This Workshop Special

Obviously, we’ll learn to make the bread. And we’ll get to break bread (and butter—or olive oil—your choice) together. But there is a deeply healing component that comes with reconnecting with real food your body loves. This experience is designed to help remove anxiety and overwhelm when it comes to feeding yourself so you can feel safer in your body and your kitchen.

About Your Instructor, Jordana

I’m a holistic nutritionist, lifelong foodie, intuitive healer and spiritual guide. I’m passionate about helping people reconnect with food and body through understanding where our ingredients come from and how to work with them in a way that makes our bodies feel their best. This includes returning to simpler, older practices and moving away from the processing and industrialization of our food industry.

My own lengthy healing journey involved food reactions to nearly everything I ate, including gluten. Reintroducing traditional sourdough, made with care and the right ingredients, has been deeply healing for both my body and my mind. It’s become a staple in my kitchen after years of being afraid to eat bread and I’m thrilled to be able to share all that I’ve learned so you can bring this ritual home with you. More about me.

What People Are Saying:

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I join if I’m gluten-sensitive or have gut issues?
Yes, this class is designed with you in mind, aiming to support digestion and reduce gluten reactivity. However, this is not a fit for those with Celiac disease, as sourdough still contains gluten.

What should I bring?
Just yourself and a positive attitude! All ingredients, tools, and materials are provided.

Where will we be gathering?
This is a cozy in-home event. There will be cats and a calm dog, so we hope you're comfortable with that! 

Will I take home my own loaf?
You won’t be taking home a whole loaf, but you’ll participate in the process and see each step. The journey to a gut-friendly loaf of sourdough takes more than just a couple hours, so we’ll be touching on different parts of the process in order to let you see and understand what it will look like at each stage. You’ll be sent off with everything you need, including flour, a starter, and a banneton, so you’re ready to bake when you get home!

  

$222.00 CAD
$222.00/each

I hereby acknowledge and agree:

1. I understand that any insights and coaching provided by Jordana Levine are not a substitute for legal, psychological, financial, medical, or business advice. I am aware that all information provided is subject to my own interpretation. Readings and intuitive guidance are not fortune telling; potentials and probabilities are dependent on the free will of myself and those around me. I take responsibility for my own life choices and decisions. If I require advice of any kind, it is up to me to seek a suitable licensed professional. 

2. It is my responsibility to consult a licensed Physician or Naturopath about any disease, disorder or condition; this retreat is not a substitute for healthcare. 

3.  Jordana Levine is in no way liable for my health or safety.

4.  Payment policy: Fees are non-refundable. I authorize and give permission to Jordana Levine/Rooted by Jordana to charge the credit or debit card provided for the amount owed for payment of the Retreat. I understand my information (i.e. credit card and contact info) may be collected by the third-party merchant PayPal/Stripe, who may have its own privacy policies or security practices that are differ from Rooted by Jordana's.

5. Sharing of information: I agree not to distribute, copy, forward, and/or share links or other content from this experience with anyone else. Any violations of these Terms of Use will be legally pursued to the fullest extent permitted by law.

6. Intellectual property: This experience and its content are intellectual property owned by Jordana Levine. If any of this is represented as being created or own by any other individual or entity, this misrepresentation will be legally pursued to the fullest extent permitted by law.

7. Termination: Jordana Levine retains the right to, and may limit, suspend or terminate services and access without refund if I (i) become disruptive or difficult to work with, (ii) fail to follow guidelines, (iii) harass Jordana Levine or other clients, (iv) participate in copyright infringement of any Intellectual Property produced and/or developed by Jordana Levine. A formal warning will be provided prior to termination. 

8.  I accept that the ultimate responsibility for my health care is my own. I hereby agree to assume full responsibility for any manner of loss, injury, claim or damage whatsoever, known or unknown, incurred as a result of same and I, my heirs, executors, administrators or assigns for any loss, injury, claim or damage sustained as a result of my attendance and/or participation. I have read the above release and waiver of liability, and fully understand its contents and voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated.

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