Humans have been in love with chocolate for thousands of years. But not all chocolate is created equal, both in terms of health and taste. In this episode, chocolate expert Spencer Hyman and Professor Sarah Berry will take us on a trip into cacao. They’ll teach us what distinguishes good chocolate from bad chocolate and how we can beat our impulse to binge. ... Show More
Jun 18
The 4 rules to protect your muscle, bones and brain health when using Ozempic and other weight loss injections | Dr Federica Amati
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro can help people lose weight. But what should you eat on GLP-1 drugs to avoid side effects, protect muscle, and maintain results long term? In this episode, Dr Federica Amati, ZOE’s Head Nutritionist and author of The Appetite Reset, explains how these ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 11
What inflammation is really doing to your mind, body and 5 ways to protect your brain | Prof Ed Bullmore
Could inflammation be causing low mood, anxiety, depression, or even affecting your risk of dementia? Emerging science suggests that inflammation in the body may change how the brain works. In this episode, Ed Bullmore, a Professor of Psychiatry at King's College London and a lea ... Show More
57m 57s
Jul 2025
Self-Obsessed or Happy? Plus Chocolate & Heart Health
This week, we’re asking if all this self-monitoring, self-optimising and endless tracking is actually helping us — or just making us more stressed and less happy. With over half of UK adults now owning some kind of wearable, we dig into whether chasing perfect sleep scores and st ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2024
2717: Chocolate and Hungry Athletes: A Dangerous Duo? by Nancy Clark
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Episode 2717:
Nancy Clark explores the complex relationship between athletes and chocolate, offering insights on how to enjoy this ... Show More
10m 51s
Feb 2023
Spy Balloons, Cost of Cancer Care, Seaweed, Chocolate Mouthfeel. Feb 17, 2023, Part 2
<p>Eyes In The Sky: The Science Behind Modern Balloons</p>
<p>This month, the news cycle has been dominated by updates about suspicious objects being detected in the stratosphere. This bonanza started with a balloon from China, and escalated as four more objects—not all confirmed ... Show More
47m 17s
Mar 2025
Ultra-Processed Snacks, Sugar Cravings, The Gut-Brain Connection
Loneliness is now considered as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, with studies linking social isolation to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and even early death. We explore why strong relationships are one of the most powerful predictors of long-term health ... Show More
59m 1s