Recap: How to start fermenting at home | Sandor Katz

Today, we’re diving into fermentation. If you’re a regular ZOE listener, you’ve probably heard that fermented foods are some of the best things you can eat for your gut health. Packed with beneficial microbes, they’ve been shown to boost everything from digestion to immune function. Still, the idea of at home fermentation - cultivating bacteria and microorganisms in your fridge - can feel a little daunting. More like a science experiment than a culinary adventure. That’s where Sandor Katz comes in. He’s a fermentation revivalist, bestselling author, and the driving force behind a global fermentation movement. So if you're a total beginner or just sauerkraut-curious, this episode will give you the tools, the confidence, and maybe even the craving to get fermenting at home. 🥑 Unwrap the truth about your food 👉 ⁠Get the ZOE app 🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily30+ *Naturally high in copper which contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune system 📚 Books from our ZOE Scientists:The Food For Life Cookbook by Prof. Tim Spector Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati Free resources from ZOE: Live Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & Nutrition  Gut Guide - for a healthier microbiome in weeks Have feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here Listen to the full episode here