Tim Spector

Tim Spector
Ferment
The Life-Changing Power of Microbes
with Jo Durrant

Tim Spector is on a mission to bring fermenting into our lives. It 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.

Ferment is an accessible introduction and guide for beginners and fermenting enthusiasts alike. It cuts through myths and misunderstanding to help us navigate the fascinating world of ferments and their extraordinary benefits for our health, our mealtimes, and our planet.

Tim Spector is a Professor of Epidemiology at Kings College, London. He is the best-selling author of the Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life, and scientific co-founder of ZOE, a nutrition science company.

‘No one knows more about fermenting than Tim Spector – his insights have been life-changing for me’ – Davina McCall.

Tim Spector will be in conversation with Jo Durrant, a frequent chair at literary and science festivals.