Today we’re discussing fat.
It’s a word that carries a lot of weight. It’s a source of social judgment, a driver of insecurities and a tool exploited by companies in targeted marketing campaigns. It’s no surprise that a recent study found over 40% of people in the US have experienced some form of ‘fat-shaming’.
But do we really understand fat? What it does, ... Show More
Jul 30
How to reduce your heart disease, dementia and cancer risk with 12 everyday high-fibre foods | Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall & Prof Sarah Berry
Could 12 everyday high-fibre foods really help lower your risk of heart disease, dementia and some cancers? The world is obsessed with protein, but fewer than 1 in 10 people eat enough fibre. But this year, fiber is making an unexpected comeback. In this episode, legendary chef H ... Show More
1h 1m
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
Jan 2024
All About Fat
<p>Like the title, today’s show is all about fats! Dietitians Leah and Teresa are going to discuss the good fats, the bad fats, WHY we need fats in the first place, what fats help with weight loss, the best fats to cook with, what to look for on the label when buying products in ... Show More
41m 47s
Nov 2021
Is Being Fat Bad For You?
<p>For nearly four decades, Americans have heard a simple story about health, longevity and obesity. This week, we learn it's a little more complicated. <br/><br/>Thanks to Katherine Flegal, Paul Campos, Jeff Hunger and Jason Salemi for helping us research and fact-check thi ... Show More
1h 25m
Jan 2024
What Weight Tells Us about Our Health
At the start of 2024, many of us are thinking about how to look and feel our best. For some of us, that means making changes to our weight. But what does weight really tell us about our health? And are there other metrics we should be looking at? In this episode, Sanjay speaks wi ... Show More
28m 56s
May 2010
The Oiling of America
<p class="MsoNormal">Healthy fats, bad fats, processed fats…everything you want to know about fats. This week Darlene Kvist, LN and Barb Bredesen, Nutrition Educator, welcome special guest Sally Fallon, author of Nourishing Traditions cookbook, to discuss what constitutes a healt ... Show More
42m 41s