About this session
Prebiotics, probiotics and fermented foods are often grouped together, but they are not the same thing. This session helps participants understand the differences, where each one appears in everyday food and how they may fit into a varied eating pattern.
Participants compare familiar foods, examine common product claims and explore practical ways to add variety without assuming that every gut-health product is necessary. The focus is on food-first choices, personal tolerance and realistic workplace eating.
What your people take away
- Understand the difference between prebiotics, probiotics and fermented foods
- Identify familiar food sources of each
- Explore how gut bacteria interact with certain fibers and fermented foods
- Compare everyday foods with supplements and heavily marketed products
- Build gradual, practical choices around workday meals and snacks
- Recognize when individual symptoms or health conditions need professional guidance
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Finding Them in Everyday FoodA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Finding Them in Everyday Food: prebiotic-rich staples, yogurt, kefir and cultured dairy and fermented foods from different cuisines.
- Prebiotic-rich staples
- Yogurt, kefir and cultured dairy
- Fermented foods from different cuisines
Covers 3 of 4 points in Finding Them in Everyday Food.
60 minutes
Familiar food examples and practical meal combinations from everyday sources.
- Module 1: Finding Them in Everyday Food
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Finding Them in Everyday Food.
90 minutes
Everything in the 60-minute session, plus reading labels and separating useful information from marketing hype.
- Module 1: Finding Them in Everyday Food
- Module 2: Products, Claims and Personal Tolerance
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Finding Them in Everyday Food and Products, Claims and Personal Tolerance.
3 hours
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Finding Them in Everyday Food, Products, Claims and Personal Tolerance and Understanding Prebiotics, Probiotics and Fermented Foods.
Full day
Full coverage of all four modules, including what prebiotics, probiotics and fermented foods are and building variety into the week.
- Module 1: Finding Them in Everyday Food
- Module 2: Products, Claims and Personal Tolerance
- Module 3: Understanding Prebiotics, Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Module 4: Building Variety Into the Working Week
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Finding Them in Everyday Food
Every length- Prebiotic-rich staplesParticipants identify prebiotic fibers in familiar foods such as onions, garlic, leeks, oats, beans, lentils, bananas and whole grains.
- Yogurt, kefir and cultured dairyThe session compares plain yogurt, kefir and other cultured dairy products by looking at live cultures, added sugar, convenience and personal preference.
- Fermented foods from different cuisinesParticipants explore fermented foods from a range of food traditions, including kimchi, sauerkraut, miso, tempeh and fermented vegetables.
- Building a balanced combinationParticipants create simple meal combinations that pair fiber-rich foods with fermented options, such as oats with yogurt, grain bowls with kimchi or vegetables with miso-based dressings.
Products, Claims and Personal Tolerance
90 minutes and longer- Reading probiotic labelsThe facilitator shows participants where to find information about strains, storage, serving size and expiry dates on probiotic products.
- Supplements versus foodParticipants compare the convenience, cost and evidence claims of probiotic supplements with food-based options.
- Introducing foods graduallyThe facilitator explains why suddenly adding large amounts of beans, fermented vegetables or other new foods may increase gas or discomfort.
- Separating hype from useful informationParticipants examine common claims such as “detoxes the gut,” “balances everything” or “repairs the microbiome.” The facilitator helps them identify more credible language and recognize when a claim promises far more than the product can reasonably demonstrate.
Understanding Prebiotics, Probiotics and Fermented Foods
3 hours and longer- Prebiotics: food for gut bacteriaThe facilitator explains how certain types of fiber reach the large intestine and are used by gut bacteria.
- Probiotics: live microorganismsParticipants explore what the term probiotic means and why different strains and products are not interchangeable.
- Fermented foodsThe session follows how foods such as yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, miso and some cheeses are produced through fermentation.
- How the three categories connectParticipants compare prebiotic foods, probiotic products and fermented foods side by side.
Building Variety Into the Working Week
Full day only- Choose realistic starting pointsParticipants identify one prebiotic-rich food and one fermented food they already enjoy or are willing to try.
- Workday breakfasts and snacksThe session builds quick combinations using oats, fruit, yogurt, whole-grain foods, nuts and seeds.
- Lunches and evening mealsParticipants adapt familiar meals by adding beans, lentils, whole grains, vegetables, yogurt-based sides, miso or fermented vegetables.
- Review tolerance and varietyThe facilitator guides participants to notice taste, convenience, digestive comfort and repeatability over a normal week.
Who it’s for
- Employees curious about prebiotics, probiotics and fermented foods
- People who want food-first gut-health choices without supplement hype
- Teams exploring practical variety for workplace meals and snacks
- Anyone who wants to assess product claims and personal tolerance realistically
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Prebiotics, Probiotics and Fermented Foods
How long is Prebiotics, Probiotics and Fermented Foods?
Prebiotics, Probiotics and Fermented Foods runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Finding Them in Everyday Food: prebiotic-rich staples, yogurt, kefir and cultured dairy and fermented foods from different cuisines. A 60-minute session covers Finding Them in Everyday Food in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Products, Claims and Personal Tolerance. A 3-hour session adds Understanding Prebiotics, Probiotics and Fermented Foods. A full-day session adds Building Variety Into the Working Week.
Can Prebiotics, Probiotics and Fermented Foods be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Prebiotics, Probiotics and Fermented Foods?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Prebiotics, Probiotics and Fermented Foods to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.