Fermenting essentials

Once a way to preserve food sans refrigeration, fermenting has come to the fore as a great route to good gut health. Tr y these recipes from Dr Tim Spector’s new book Ferment

For years we’ve been told to cut back on dairy, but new research suggests milk, cheese and yogurt might be doing far more for us than we ever realised

Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

TO PREP 10 minutes, plus standing and 4 hours chilling SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS ● 30g chia seeds ● 200ml fortified coconut drink ● 1 tsp maple syrup ● 2 tbsp coconut yoghurt ● 150g fresh ripe mango, blend

In an extract from his book, Grow your Groceries , author and sustainable gardening guru Simon Akeroyd explains how to propagate, recycle and repurpose your way to greater self-sufficiency in the garden

■ TO PREP 5 mins, plus overnight chilling ■ SERVES 1 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 50g rolled oats ✔ 150ml milk or apple juice ✔ 2 large dollops Bonne Maman apricot conserve ✔ handful fresh fruit, to serve DIRECTIO