What actually is your metabolism; what’s the link between metabolism, your weight and calorie intake; can any foods, powders or supplements speed it up and does yo-yo dieting or restrictive eating have a negative impact? Today evolutionary biologist Herman Pontzer talks fact and fiction and why so many of the headlines are mis-selling us information when it ... Show More
May 25
6p Superfoods, 8,241 Steps for Better Health & The Salty Sandwich Debate
This week we’re diving into the sandwich headlines taking over the news, after reports that one high street sandwich contains more salt than nearly five McDonald’s cheeseburgers. Rhi gives us the inside story from the latest Action on Salt research, why out-of-home lunches are of ... Show More
45m 25s
Aug 2021
Can you really ‘boost your metabolism’?
All manner of diet and exercise hacks are claimed to ‘boost your metabolism’, but what, if anything are they really doing to your body? In this podcast, I’ll explain what exactly is meant when you hear the term ‘metabolism boosting’, the factors that you can and can’t control tha ... Show More
11m 39s
Apr 2024
2531: It's My Metabolism - Honest! by David Cameron-Smith of LesMills on Physical Health & Nutrition
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Episode 2531:
Explore the intriguing connection between metabolism and body shape with David Cameron-Smith's insights from LesMills ... Show More
9m 56s
Aug 2022
How To Upgrade Your Metabolism with Dr. William Li
This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth, and InsideTracker. Many people think of metabolism as one specific system in the body, when in fact it’s the sum of many different processes that are serving other vital roles for us as well. Our bodies are not closed sys ... Show More
1h 2m