Somerville Fermentation Festival: Fermented Foods & Nutrition

Registered dietitian Maureen Hodgdon on how fermented foods transform gut health, with evidence-based ways to eat for your microbiome.
About this Event

Fermented Foods and Their Role in Our Nutrition

Fermented foods have been a cornerstone of human diets for thousands of years, but modern science is only beginning to uncover just how powerful they are for our health. In this talk, Maureen will explore how the ancient practice of fermentation transforms ordinary ingredients into nutritional powerhouses — and what that means for your gut, your immune system, and your overall wellbeing.
Whether you're a fermentation enthusiast, a curious foodie, or someone looking to take charge of your digestive health, this talk will give you practical, evidence-based insights to help you make the most of fermented foods in your everyday diet.

Location: Armory Cafe

About the Speaker

Maureen Hodgdon, RD, LDN, is a GI Registered Dietitian with a private practice based in Medway, MA, specializing in gut health and GI disorders. Beyond the clinic at Aligned Nutrition Counseling, she channels her passion for nourishment into her work as a private chef, curating wholesome, intentional menus for events and wellness retreats — because she believes the most powerful medicine is a well-prepared plate. Follow @alignednutritioncounseling

Part of the Somerville Fermentation Festival 2026

This session is part of the second annual Somerville Fermentation Festival — a bubbling celebration of fermented foods and the people (and microbes!) who make them.

The festival is and open to the public, featuring 20+ local fermenters and growers, a free Kraut Mob demo, a Fermentation Help Desk, culture-sharing, live music, and ready-to-eat food. Ticketed programming runs in two rooms all day. Your ticket to this session reserves your seat for this event only.

Browse all ticketed sessions and the full festival schedule at .