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Most replayed moment: How to build a better breakfast | Prof. Ben Gardner & Tim Spector
We’ve all heard the saying: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And while it may sound like a cliché, there’s some truth to it. Because for many of us, breakfast is the one meal we keep the same - day after day, morning after morning. This consistency means our break ... Show More
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The science behind food that isn’t food, why you love it and why you should not fear it all | Prof Tim Spector & Prof Sarah Berry
Are some of your "healthy" foods actually high-risk ultra-processed foods? For decades, nutrition advice seemed relatively straightforward. Eat less sugar. Less salt. Less saturated fat. Then it all fell apart. In today’s episode, we examine the research that has forced us to ret ... Show More
1h 13m
Sep 8
Most replayed moment: The hormone that controls your weight | Dr Andrew Jenkinson
Floating through all of our bodies is a complex network of hormones. You can think of it as an internal postal service, delivering vital messages and instructions to different organs and systems. But what happens if these messages get intercepted, mixed up, or worse, not delivere ... Show More
12m 26s
Jul 2021
Plant vs animal protein for the muscle gainz
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-bas ... Show More
12m 39s
May 2025
Plant-based protein: can it match animal protein for athletic performance?
Adopting a plant-based diet is a trend that continues to grow in popularity. However, for people focused on muscle growth and strength due to their athletic pursuits, there may be concerns about whether their muscle development and sports performance are being compromised by eati ... Show More
9m 45s
Feb 2022
Simon Hill On Optimizing Plant-Based Nutrition For Health, Longevity & Athletic Performance
It’s one thing to go vegan. It’s another thing to go plant-based. But optimizing a plant-based diet for health, longevity and athletic prowess is another thing altogether. So today we dive deep into the finer specifics of fueling for peak well-being and performance. To help set u ... Show More
3h 10m
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Eating High Protein on a Plant Based Diet with Sophie Waplington
<p>Today I’m joined by personal trainer Sophie Waplington to break down one of the biggest concerns for plant-based eaters: getting enough protein and maintaining strength.</p><br><p>We tackle common fears around plant-based eating, including:</p><br><p>🥩 "Am I getting enough pr ... Show More
1h 12m
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059: Pick Your Protein Wisely
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 decide ... Show More
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3400: Plant vs. Animal – Which Protein Is Best for Muscle Growth? (WW)
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The Power of a Plant-Based Diet with Simon Hill
<p>On this week’s episode, WHOOP VP of Performance Science, Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes is joined by Simon Hill. Simon is a physiotherapist, nutritionist, and author on a mission to help people make informed lifestyle choices. In 2021, he published his first book, <em>The ... Show More
58m 27s
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Everything You Need to Know About Protein
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Plant vs. Animal Proteins
Do we get enough protein? Do we get too much? And how do plant and animal proteins differ? This episode features audio from Animal Protein vs. Plant-Based Protein, Do Vegetarians Get Enough Protein?, and The Protein-Combining Myth. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor ... Show More
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Did you know you can build muscle just as effectively with plant protein as with animal protein?
In this episode, nutritionist Simon Hill, and board-certified gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz, explain how our bodies use protein to build muscle and highlight the health benefits of plant proteins, such as reducing the risk of heart disease, type-2 diabete ... Show More
<div>Meat or Plants-does it really matter for muscle growth?</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span class= "author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz82zpfz80zz75zz76zz88znwz72zz80zz89zz82zg1z84zvz79zz81zrl5z84zz90zz86zxlgz73zz76zn"> A brand-new study may flip the script on ... Show More
<div>Meat or Plants-does it really matter for muscle growth?</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span class= "author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz82zpfz80zz75zz76zz88znwz72zz80zz89zz82zg1z84zvz79zz81zrl5z84zz90zz86zxlgz73zz76zn"> A brand-new study may flip the script on ... Show More
<p>In this episode we are going to discuss protein. We will discuss:</p> <ul> <li>What protein is</li> <li>Why protein is important for more than just muscle </li> <li>What the best sources of protein are</li> <li>Whether you can eat too much protein </li> </ul> <p>ane more...</p ... Show More
