It’s been years since our first (and, until now, only) vitamin-centric episode on scurvy, and we’re thrilled to be dipping our toes back into these nutritious waters with this episode on folate. Have you ever wondered why folate is important or what the difference is between folate and folic acid? Or maybe you’re curious about this vitamin’s discovery and th ... Show More
May 26
Ep 211 Motion Sickness: It comes in waves
It comes on sneakily. You become aware of your stomach. You break out in a cold sweat. Your mouth fills with saliva. And before you know it, you’re leaning over the side of the boat (or out of the car, or into the airplane sick bag), barfing up your breakfast. Motion sickness. We ... Show More
1h 16m
Mar 2023
Nightshade vegetables: hazard or health food?
Nightshade vegetables — even the name is ominous. Some people believe they exacerbate arthritis and can cause inflammation. So, should we avoid them? In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Will ask: What are nightshade vegetables, and how can they benef ... Show More
16m 19s
Jul 2021
Let food be thy sunscreen
You are what you eat. This is more than a trite phrase, as this mantra may have some direct relevance to the area of skin protection from UV sun damage. And here, it is the carotenoid family of vitamin A precursors which give many fruits and vegetables their vivid rich red, orang ... Show More
15m 30s
Oct 2023
TMHS 732: Study Reveals A Hidden Secret To Longevity & Shocking New Facts About Ozempic - With Mike Mutzel
“Negative perception of aging was the strongest correlation to accelerated biological aging” ~ Mike Mutzel
A new 40-year study gives new life to— “The older the violin, the sweeter the music.” Believing that is true, having a positive outlook on aging, has been proven to slow th ... Show More
1h 17m
Dec 2021
Nutrition Facts Grab Bag 21
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast, we discover what emulsifiers do to our gut microbiome, learn about the magical powers of cumin, and hear about a very odd reaction to pine nuts. This episode features audio from Pine Mouth Syndrome: Prolonged Bitter Taste from Certain Pine Nu ... Show More
12m 49s