Carbohydrates: no longer just for your piehole. Stuff some knowledge into your ears with sugar scientist Michelle Dookwah and learn how your cells use carbs to communicate, the whys behind your winter cravings, the hot goss on the keto diet, and how much sugar you should really be eating. Also: B-movies about biology and the weirdest thing Alie ate today.
Jun 3
Awe Psychology (WONDER) with Dacher Keltner
Awe?! You can study this? You can, and it turns out it’s really important for our mental health. Dr. Dacher Keltner, the legendary UC Berkeley psychology professor, author, and founding director of the Greater Good Science Center, lent us some time to chat about his research into ... Show More
39m 15s
Jan 2025
Faites votre Glucose Révolution avec Jessie Inchauspé [rediffusion]
<p>Agathe Lévêque reçoit Jessie Inchauspé, biochimiste, chercheuse en nutrition et spécialiste de la vulgarisation scientifique. Est-ce que vous aussi vous êtes un “bec sucré” ? Ne direz jamais non au dessert, au goûter, au petit carré de chocolat, aux céréales ou bien aux fruits ... Show More
36m 46s
Jan 2024
#232 Sugar Crashes, Cravings and how to prevent Sugar Spikes with Jessie Inchauspé
Jessie Inchauspé is back on the podcast talking about everything to do with sugar, cravings, spikes, how to enjoy your food and the surprising health effects of normalising blood sugar.Jessie is a French biochemist and New York Times bestselling author of Glucose Revolution and T ... Show More
1h 5m
Sep 2025
#354 - The Truth About Sugar, Carbs, and Insulin Resistance: How to Transform Your Health After 40 with Issac Pohlman
If you’ve been cutting carbs to lose weight or manage insulin resistance, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: carbs aren’t the enemy. Stress, poor metabolism, and imbalanced hormones are the real culprits.In this week’s podcast, I sat down with @isaacpohlman a type 1 diabetic ... Show More
54m 49s
Mar 2025
The truth about low carb diets, sugar spikes, and ‘multigrain’ labels | Prof. Tim Spector
Carbs are one of the most misunderstood aspects of nutrition. For decades, they’ve been praised, demonized, and debated. Today, low-carb diets are everywhere, but the reality is more nuanced. While over 80% of the carbs we eat come from low-quality, refined sources, the right kin ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 2025
#322 - How to use carbs to lose weight & improve your metabolism with Craig McDonald
<p>This week I sat down with Craig to talk about carbs and sugar—the real deal behind your energy, mood, and results. </p><p>For years, I was stuck in the "anti-carb" "anti-sugar" mindset. </p><p>I cut out sugar, avoided fruit, and thought I was doing everything r ... Show More
36m 26s
Jun 2025
The No BS Guide To Energy, Nutrition & Protein in your 20s (or any age!)
How much protein you really need each day, easy hacks to up your fibre intake & the wellness trends that aren’t worth the hype with nutritionist & cook book author Sarah Pound. Plus, Sarah shares how blood sugar spikes impact our energy levels & how to plan a nutritious grocery l ... Show More
34 m
Oct 2011
Podcast #7: Low-Carb Diets with Adam Kosloff
Adam Kosloff is a journalist and blogger who writes about low-carb diets (among other things). We talk about how his knowledge has evolved over time, and the merits of low-carb dieting. Adam shares tips on how to make low-carb diets work for you, such as exercise recommendations, ... Show More
35m 31s
Feb 2025
Recap: What the science says about intermittent fasting | Gin Stephens
Today we’re talking about intermittent fasting. This form of time-restricted eating has been gaining significant popularity, with many people reporting positive effects after incorporating it into their daily routines. However, here at ZOE, we want to know what the science says a ... Show More
14m 30s
Mar 2022
Q & A Podcast on High Fasting Blood Sugar, Psoriasis, Osteoporosis and Tinnitus
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today's episode is proudly sponsored by Paleovalley and its 100% grass-fed beef and 100% pasture-raised turkey meat sticks, one of the choice snacks in my household. Hurry and grab yours from</span> <a href= "https://paleovalley.com/store/beef- ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2024
The Keto Diet: Can It Supercharge Your Brain and Body?
The ketogenic diet has been booming for years, with people swearing that it boosts their brainpower — maybe even helping with mental health — and that the diet can melt fat and make them better athletes. So does keto live up to the hype? To find out, we go keto … (plus, we do a b ... Show More
35m 19s