Each day this week, we examine one of the world’s most popular diets. Putting the latest scientific evidence under the microscope, we’ll discover these diets' true impact on your health.
Today, we’re talking about the Mediterranean diet. This indulgent diet champions vegetables, beans, fish, and even red wine, all with a liberal helping of extra virgin olive ... Show More
Yesterday
Most replayed moment: Carbs: the good, the bad, and the misunderstood | Tim Spector
Today we’re talking about carbohydrates. Pasta, potatoes, fruit and beans - carbs crop up everywhere. However, few topics in nutrition cause as much confusion. Are they essential fuel or the enemy of weight loss? Should we cut them down, or just choose our carbs more carefully? I ... Show More
16m 13s
Mar 12
Professor Tim Spector: I was wrong about Vitamin D & sunlight! The 7 health habits he's changed his mind about
What health habits actually protect your brain and long-term health? In this episode, Professor Tim Spector shares the seven health ideas he has changed his mind about after reviewing new research. From oral health and inflammation to vitamin D, sleep, and exercise, Tim explains ... Show More
53m 25s
Mar 10
Most replayed moment: What can we learn from the man who’s trying to live forever? | Bryan Johnson & Tim Spector
Today we’re exploring one of the most ambitious self-experiments in human history. Entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has spent over $2 million in an attempt to slow - or even stop - the ageing process. From diet and supplements to sleep and skin care, every part of his life is measured, ... Show More
14m 16s
Nov 2020
The Mediterranean diet: the health benefits keep growing
Considered one of the world’s healthiest dietary patterns, the Mediterranean diet is linked to a host of positive health benefits. The theme of the diet is one abundant in fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, legumes and olive oil and where fish and poultry feature more often than re ... Show More
14m 7s
Jan 2023
Popular Diets and Common Nutrition Misconceptions (Part 2)
In today’s episode, Eric Trexler continues his discussion about some of the advantages and disadvantages of popular diets, and explores some common misconceptions in the world of nutrition. Topics include low-fat diets, the Ornish diet, vegetarian diets, vegan diets, cleanses, de ... Show More
1h 36m
Aug 2023
Food Is Medicine: Christopher Gardner, PHD On Using Diet To Prevent Disease
Here to guide us toward an evidence-based, rational model for nutritional health and teach us how to distinguish good nutrition science is one of the world’s leading and most innovative researchers, Christopher Gardner, Ph.D. Dr. Gardner is the Director of Nutrition Studies at th ... Show More
2h 34m
Jun 2021
The Mind Diet with Sophie Medlin
Sophie Medlin, Head of Nutritional Research at Heights and founder of City Dietitians, has decades of knowledge around all things nutrition. Today, Medlin focuses on the MIND Diet, a combination of diets that can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, dementia and neurodegenerative cond ... Show More
11m 55s
Jul 2023
Eduardo Corassa - Discover the Frugivore Diet
<p class="lrg">This week, I'm excited to welcome <strong>Eduardo Corassa</strong> to the podcast. He is a clinical nutritionist. focused on raw and vegan diets, founder of the Frugal Health portal, a writer, speaker, author of six books, YouTuber and culinarian. He graduated in L ... Show More
56m 33s