{"id":118160,"date":"2026-06-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/?post_type=product&p=118160"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:59:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:59:43","slug":"ferment-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/archive.archwaybookshop.co.uk\/product\/9781529932324","title":{"rendered":"Ferment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;The master of gut health and intelligent eating, Tim Spector makes the science of fermentation exciting to read about, and the recipes are so tempting and accessible that you&#8217;ll want to have a go for sure&#8217; <b>Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>From world-leading gut scientist and no. 1 bestselling author Tim Spector comes an inspiring guide to the life-changing power of fermentation &#8211; as seen on Channel 4&#8217;s <i>What Not to Eat<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Once misunderstood, and often overlooked, ferments are now recognised as some of the most beneficial foods we can eat. From kombucha and kefir to sourdough, miso and coffee, Tim explains what fermented foods are, what to look for when buying them, how to make them at home, and how adding simple ferments to everyday meals can transform your gut health and overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Blending cutting-edge science with practical, reassuring advice, <i>Ferment<\/i> shows how small changes to what&#8217;s on your plate can make a big difference to your health.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;By the end of the book, I had jars of kombucha and sauerkraut brewing in my pantry&#8217; <b><i>New Scientist<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&#8216;A super healthy and tasty gift for you and your gut microbiome&#8217; <b>Clare Bailey Mosley<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tim Spector is on a mission to bring fermenting into our lives and kitchens. Drawing on the latest science and his own experiments, &#8216;Ferment&#8217; is an accessible introduction to the life-changing benefits of fermentation &#8211; for beginners and enthusiasts alike. 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. 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