Going ‘all in’ on plant foods is a trend that is showing no signs of slowing down. But for those who are all about the muscle gainz for their sport and health, should you be concerned that your hard-won muscle growth is being compromised because you’ve embraced a mostly plant-based life? In this podcast, I’ll delve into the key differences between animal and ... Show More
Jun 1
Tea, L‑theanine and a calmer mind
After water, tea is the most popular drink in the world. We turn to it for comfort, for a break in the day, and increasingly, for its claimed mood‑calming powers. Scroll through social media and you’ll find no shortage of claims that tea, or more so one of its bioactive compounds ... Show More
11m 31s
Mar 16
How berries help build a better brain
One of the best guides to food variety is colour. And for colour, there’s a group of natural plant chemicals called anthocyanins that are getting a lot of attention for their potential benefits on the brain. Anthocyanins are the pigments that give red, purple, and blue plants the ... Show More
13m 9s
Jan 2024
"Warning Vegans!" Study Finds Plant Protein Is Crucial for Healthy Aging, Yet Some Media Outlets are Saying the Exact Opposite
Thursday, January 18th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: Lewes FC second division women's football team to have plant-based matchday, Taco Bell's veggie combo deal Warning Vegans! Animal Proteins are Crucial For Healthy Aging, New Study Shows (https://www.dailymail. ... Show More
48m 12s
Sep 2015
059: Pick Your Protein Wisely
<p>On today's show, we discuss a controversial topic in the health world, protein. Whether it be from plants, powders, animal flesh... there are so many ways to get your daily quota. In the end, there is no one size fits all solution. We distill down the facts and you need to dec ... Show More
55m 5s
Apr 2021
Plant-Based Meats: Part 1
Ever wonder about the personal, human effects of plant-based meats? We’ve got some new research to help you sort it all out. This episode features audio from The Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes, Are Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger Healthy?, and Plant-B ... Show More
18m 35s