You might have noticed that everyone has recently become a bit obsessed with blood sugar, or glucose. Wellness firms such as Zoe in the UK – as well as Nutrisense, Levels and Signos – claim to offer insights into how our bodies process food based on monitoring our blood glucose, among other things. But many researchers have begun to question the science behi ... Show More
Apr 28
What is a food intolerance, and how do you know if you have one?
Social media is awash with content about food intolerances and the symptoms to look out for. But figuring out whether you actually have one, and what’s triggering it, is surprisingly difficult. One avenue people are gravitating towards is at-home testing. Madeleine Finlay sits do ... Show More
17m 50s
Apr 23
Muons, massive waves and restored sight: the winners at the ‘Oscars of science’
Madeleine Finlay sits down with science editor Ian Sample to hear about some of the winners of the Breakthrough Prize, which held its ceremony in LA last weekend. Each prize is worth $3m and they’re awarded in physics, maths and life sciences. Madeleine and Ian hear from molecula ... Show More
16m 19s
Feb 2025
Recap: What the science says about intermittent fasting | Gin Stephens
Today we’re talking about intermittent fasting. This form of time-restricted eating has been gaining significant popularity, with many people reporting positive effects after incorporating it into their daily routines. However, here at ZOE, we want to know what the science says a ... Show More
14m 30s
Aug 2024
Recap: How to do intermittent fasting properly | Gin Stephens and Professor Tim Spector
Today we discuss intermittent fasting with Professor Tim Spector, and Gin Stephens, New York Times best selling author of Fast. Feast. Repeat. As many of you long term listeners will know, ZOE ran the world’s largest ever study on intermittent fasting. We know a lot of you are in ... Show More
13m 2s
Aug 2025
Is Glucose Control the Key to Improving Your Health? with Jessie Inchauspé
<p>In a popular re-release, Jessie Inchauspé, the Glucose Goddess, joins Dr. Mindy to explore the critical role of glucose regulation for holistic health. Their discussion covers the impact of glucose on mental and physical well-being, the significance of good nutrition, and simp ... Show More
1h 8m
May 2025
The Extra Scoop: The Truth About Glucose Monitors
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) have exploded in popularity, promising everything from weight loss to personalised health insights — but are they really delivering? To help us make sense of the science, we’re joined by Dr. Javier González, Professor of Nutrition and Metabolism ... Show More
26m 28s
Jul 2025
Your Brain On... Diabetes
Behind the staggering statistics on global diabetes prevalence are millions of individuals with different stories, struggles, and solutions. In this episode, we explore how diabetes affects your brain, body, and cognition, and how it can be prevented, managed, and (in many cases) ... Show More
1h 53m
Apr 2024
Fix Your Mental Health, Body, and Brain by Managing Blood Sugar | GlucoseGoddess (Jessie Inchauspé)
Jessie Inchauspé is a French biochemist and New York Times bestselling author. She is on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into easy tips to help people improve their physical and mental health. In her books Glucose Revolution and The Glucose Goddess Method, which sold ... Show More
59m 59s