From the world-leading gut scientist and bestselling author of Food For Life, Spoon-Fed and The Diet Myth, an introduction to the life-changing benefits of fermentation
Tim Spector is on a mission to bring fermenting into our lives and kitchens. Drawing on cutting-edge science and his own experiments, with practical tips and recipes, Ferment is an accessible introduction and guide for beginners and fermenting enthusiasts alike.
Fermenting is one of the most ancient techniques for preparing and preserving foods and drinks, requiring no more than a little knowledge, time, patience and basic materials to turn the humblest of ingredients into the richest of nutritional sources.
Yet the wide-ranging benefits of fermenting - nutritional, ecological, financial and, yes, taste - are unspoken, and many people feel too intimidated to give fermenting a go.
With his well-known conviction, clarity and authority, Tim Spector is here to share that ferments are the surprisingly delicious discovery that have most transformed his diet. He explains their extraordinary potential to rapidly and cheaply improve our gut microbes and general health more than any other food group, and shows the endless simple and tasty ways to bring them into our daily lives.
Ferment cuts through myths and misunderstanding to help us navigate the fascinating world of ferments and their extraordinary benefits for our health, our meal times, and our planet.
About the Author
Tim Spector is Professor of Epidemiology at King’s College London. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life and The Food for Life Cookbook, and scientific co-founder of ZOE, the nutrition science company. With a focus on cutting-edge science and honoured with an OBE for his work in fighting Covid-19, Tim stands at the forefront of his field. The original pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most cited scientists in the world.
Industry Reviews
Tim Spector makes healthy eating exhilarating, empowering and achievable
— Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, praise for FOOD FOR LIFE
Tim Spector has been exploding the myths around food and health for years
— The Times, praise for FOOD FOR LIFE
The nutrition revolution is well underway and Tim Spector is one of the visionaries leading the way. His writing is illuminating and so incredibly timely
— Yotam Ottolenghi, praise for SPOON-FED
I love this book just SO much. Fermentation is the original wellness hack - and Tim reminds us that the best health breakthroughs can begin in a jar.
— Liz Earle
The master of gut health and intelligent eating, Tim Spector makes the science of fermentation, and the goodness it can bring you, exciting to read about, and the recipes are so tempting and accessible that you’ll want to have a go for sure
— Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
A super healthy and tasty gift for you and your gut microbiome - discover the joy of fermenting with Tim's expert guidance
— Dr Clare Bailey Mosley
