Kanchan Koya grew up in a house filled with wonderful fragrances from the spices simmering on her grandmother’s stove. In India, it was a common belief that spices were more than just pleasant tastes. Ancient wisdom said they had medicinal properties, and it was common for household medicine cabinets to store dried spices, not pills.
Kanchan grew up to becom ... Show More
Jul 28
Most replayed moment: The surprising science of weight loss | Alan Aragon & Professor Sarah Berry
Today we’re talking about fat loss. For decades, we’ve been chasing the perfect weight loss diet. From Atkins to carnivore, countless trends have promised remarkable results, yet fail the test of time. So how do we cut through the noise and find a formula that actually works? In ... Show More
15m 57s
Jul 23
How to eat sugar without gaining weight (crush your cravings and end energy crashes) | Prof Tim Spector & Prof Sarah Berry
How can you enjoy sugar without gaining weight, fuelling cravings or crashing later in the day? The answer, surprisingly, is not to cut it out. In today’s episode, Professor Tim Spector and Professor Sarah Berry discuss which forms of sugar affect your blood sugar levels most, an ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 21
Most replayed moment: Why muscle gain matters more than weight loss | Vonda Wright
Today we’re talking about muscle mass. For many people, losing weight is the ultimate health goal. However, focusing solely on lowering the number on the scale often means overlooking something crucial: muscle mass. We know that increasing muscle makes us stronger, but it also pl ... Show More
15m 16s
Mar 2024
Ep432 - Kanchan Koya | Food and Spices as Medicine
<p>Chef, nutrition coach and former molecular biologist Kanchan Koya visits Google to discuss her cookbook "Spice Spice Baby" and her podcast "Radical Vitality", where she uses science-backed evidence to encourage the use of food, spices and holistic lifestyle changes as our best ... Show More
32 m
Sep 2025
SLP 511: Self Love Quicky - Herbs, Spices & Self Love
<p>This week Kim dives into the magic of herbs and spices. She shares the benefits from basil and parsley to turmeric, cinnamon, and mint and how they’ve been treasured through history for both healing and flavour. She invites you to see your own kitchen as a little apothecary of ... Show More
6m 15s
Jul 2022
Turning up the heat on chillies and their health benefits
If variety is the spice of life, then for some, a hot chilli dish is the ultimate way to add spice to life. But outside of the Mexican fiesta party happening inside your mouth and the waterworks from your sweat glands, could there be some benefits for your health? It's time to tu ... Show More
9m 3s
Sep 2025
The Superspice Protocol to Heal Inflammation Using Ancient Herbs with Dr. Shivani Gupta
<p dir="ltr">In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with Dr. Shivani Gupta to explore the Superspice Protocol, revealing how turmeric and other ancient herbs can reduce inflammation, boost immunity, and support brain health. You'll learn why these super spices are more than flavo ... Show More
43m 39s