Episode rewind: Inflammation – the good, the bad and the ugly
Inflammation is now getting top billing as the latest health concern you should be worrying about. From avoiding so-called inflammatory foods to eating anti-inflammatory foods to treat and even cure i...
11 Okt 202114min
Episode rewind: Is it better to exercise fasted or fed?
To exercise fasted or fed? It’s a controversial topic with strong views coming from both camps. For those promoting weight loss, exercising fasted is often an essential criterion to ensure the most ‘f...
4 Okt 202111min
Inflammatory bowel disease: the latest nutrition research for helping to manage it
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of disorders that cause painful and chronic inflammation to the digestive tract with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis being the most common forms. It ...
27 Sep 20218min
What sorcery is this? How carbohydrate mouth rinses improve sports performance
Taking on carbohydrates during exercise is a well-described way to help fuel muscle and endurance. But the research in this area took a decidedly strange turn some years ago when it was shown that the...
20 Sep 20219min
Collagen supplements: an update on the evidence for health benefits
It was back in episode 55 that I first tackled the topic of collagen supplements. It proved to be one of my most popular episodes ever. And for good reason as there is a growing evidence base to suppo...
13 Sep 202112min
Blue is the new black: berries, anthocyanins and your brain health
One of the best guides to food variety is colour. And for colour, it is a group of natural plant chemicals called anthocyanins that are getting a lot of attention for their beneficial effects on our b...
6 Sep 20219min
Weight loss supplements: how hype triumphs over substance
Weight loss supplements are big business. Fat burners, fat blockers, metabolism boosters, appetite suppressants – these are just some of the popular kinds of pills, potions and herbal concoctions that...
30 Aug 202112min
Are chromium supplements helpful for people with diabetes?
Chromium is an essential trace mineral that is most closely tied to helping insulin work to lower glucose levels. That means you will often see it as a recommended supplement for people with diabetes....
23 Aug 20216min
