How two firm sisters became fermentistas
We are Marta and Joanna: sisters, dietitians.... and avid fermentistas. Our passion for fermented vegetables is born from the belief that healthy eating, including the daily consumption of fermented products, is the basis for a long and happy life.
Marta & Joanna
Several years ago, after being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, we began a long search through various treatments. In the end, we found the key to health back in our childhood.
In our small apartment in Marianowo, Poland, we used to ferment large quantities of cabbage together with our family into fresh, crisp sauerkraut. We ate this natural probiotic all year round and it gave our health a powerful boost. Inspired by this healing family tradition, we started fermenting raw vegetables again.
Vandaag de dag bereiden we nog steeds heerlijke gefermenteerde groenten. Onze gefermenteerde producten bevatten naast verse rauwe groenten, fruit en kruiden vooral heel veel liefde. Alles wordt ambachtelijk bereid (jawel – we snijden, kneden, mengen, bereiden alles zelf) volgens de principes van traditionele fermentatie. We gebruiken geen toegevoegde suikers, bewaarmiddelen, smaakversterkers of kleurstoffen. Onze producten zijn niet gepasteuriseerd om de melkzuurbacteriën levend te houden, waardoor ze een natuurlijke bron van probiotica blijven.
And because we believe so strongly in the power of fermented food, we share our knowledge not only through our products, but also by hosting workshops where we teach others the art of fermentation.
We are certified dietitians and health coaches with a shared passion for health and wellness. With over 20 years of combined experience and ongoing training, we offer customized guidance in nutrition, coaching and holistic wellness.
Our Expertise:
- Clinical dietetics (since 2003)
- Health coaching (since 2017)
- Specialization in gut health, energy metabolism, vitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Holistic approach to mental and physical health
We are affiliated with the Flemish Professional Organization of Nutritionists and Dietitians (VBVD) and the Flemish Association of Health Coaches (VVGC). Through our expertise in microbiome, sports nutrition, sugars and fats, among others, we offer practical and science-based advice for a healthier and energetic life.
In the press
Who are Marta and Joanna Klejman? The twin sisters Klejman (also known as the Fermentistas called) grew up in Poland, where pickling and making your own sauerkraut was the most common thing in the world. And so we asked them how to go about it safely as a beginner, that fermentation.
Twin sisters launch superfood in form of fermented vegetables. Fermented vegetables optimize the gut microbiome. “Fermentation is in our blood, or rather in our feet. We learned this artisanal way of preserving food in our home village of Marianowo in Poland,” the twin sisters recount.
Leuven twin sisters launch superfood based on Polish roots. “We learned this artisanal way of preserving food in our home village of Marianowo in Poland,” the twins say, “where every winter we make as much as 300 white coals were allowed to pound with our little feet.
Fermented raw vegetables are tasty and packed with probiotics. Polish twin sisters Marta and Joanna live in Belgium, but miss the fermented home from their childhood. They started fermenting again and wrote a book full of recipes and tips.
Fermented foods are making a quiet comeback. This time-honored preservation technique helps optimize the all-important gut microbiome, which has a major impact on numerous health conditions. Twin sisters and dieticians Marta and Joanna Klejman, as artisan fermentistas, want to Getting as many people as possible to taste these effects.
The Klejman sisters don't call themselves for nothing
‘fermentista’s’. De liefde voor borrelende bokalen en knapperig zuurgoed levert hen een trouwe fanbasis op. En nu is er ook het boek: een degelijke basis over darmflora en fermentatietechnieken,
We're participating because we believe fermented foods are one of the best ways to support your gut microbiome. It is packed with probiotics - the good bacteria that help your gut function optimally. With our participation, we want to we show that fermentation is not only healthy, but also simple and fun.