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  • Published: 11 September 2025
  • ISBN: 9781529932201
  • Imprint: Vintage Digital
  • Format: Audio Download
  • Narrators: Leighton Pugh, Tim Spector
  • RRP: $55.00
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Ferment

The Life-Changing Power of Microbes




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 the latest science and his own experiments, Ferment is an accessible introduction to the life-changing benefits of fermentation - for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Fermenting is one of the most ancient, nutritious and cheap techniques for preparing and preserving food and drink. With little more than time, patience and basic equipment, the humblest of ingredients can be transformed into nutritious foods with an astonishing range of benefits for our gut health, immunity and daily mood.

Including practical tips and some of his favourite recipes, Ferment cuts through myths and misunderstanding to help us navigate the fascinating world of ferments and shows how they can help improve our health, our meal times and our planet.

  • Published: 11 September 2025
  • ISBN: 9781529932201
  • Imprint: Vintage Digital
  • Format: Audio Download
  • Narrators: Leighton Pugh, Tim Spector
  • RRP: $55.00
Categories:

About the author

Tim Spector

Tim Spector is Professor of Epidemiology at Kings College London and one of the world's leading scientists. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life, The Food for Life Cookbook and Ferment, and scientific co-founder of ZOE, the gut health science company. A pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most cited scientists in the world and was awarded an OBE for his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. His Channel 4 documentary series What Not to Eat (January 2026) achieved record viewing figures with more TV to come.

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