Recap: Mushroom nutrients and health benefits | Professor Tim Spector & Merlin Sheldrake
Today we’re discussing mushrooms. Neither animal nor plant, mushrooms are entirely unique. Their novel chemistry provides us with powerful - and often surprising - health benefits. So, how can we take...
8 Okt 202410min
The truth about protein shakes, according to science | Dr Federica Amati
Protein-rich diets have been popular for some time. Everything from chocolate bars to ice cream promises to be ‘high protein’. Influencers and media outlets seem to rave about the weight loss and musc...
3 Okt 202425min
Recap: The truth about ultra processed food | Dr. Chris van Tulleken and Tim Spector
Today we’re discussing ultra processed food. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are everywhere. Many of us eat them over and over again without really understanding the detrimental impact they’re having on...
1 Okt 202414min
Simple ways to improve gut health | Dr. Karan Rajan
Your body has two brains. And your second brain is your gut. Many think the “gut” is only the stomach - but it’s a network of organs, working together to regulate many different areas of health. When ...
26 Sep 20241h 4min
Recap: Is honey really better than sugar? | Dr. Sarah Berry
Today, we’re discussing sugar. It's well known that too much sugar is bad news. But for those of us with a sweet tooth, could swapping in natural sugar alternatives like honey be a healthier way to sa...
24 Sep 202410min
Which chocolate is the healthiest? | Spencer Hyman and Prof. Sarah Berry
Humans have been in love with chocolate for thousands of years. But not all chocolate is created equal, both in terms of health and taste. In this episode, chocolate expert Spencer Hyman and Professor...
19 Sep 20241h 3min
Recap: How to heal your gut health after taking antibiotics | Prof. Tim Spector
Today, we’re discussing Antibiotics. These incredible medicines target bacterial infections and save countless lives, but they don’t discriminate - killing off our good bacteria and impacting our gut ...
17 Sep 202416min
Seed oils are not ‘evil’ - they could lower your risk of disease | Prof. Sarah Berry
The internet is panicking that seed oils cause inflammation and disease. Yet, they're everywhere. Canola, sunflower, safflower oil - these are all seed oils. So why is there so much fear? And are any ...
12 Sep 20241h 7min
