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Mar 2025
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#314 Food Fear No More: Dr. Amati on Int...

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About this episode

What if everything you thought you knew about nutrition was wrong? Gabby Reece and Dr. Federica Amati unpacks the truth about food quality versus calorie counting, the dangers of restrictive diets, and the hidden impact of social pressures—especially on young women. She reveals the power of the gut microbiome, the importance of personalized nutrition, and the surprising insights from twin studies on diet and health. Plus, the conversation explores how AI could revolutionize nutrition science and why cooking skills are more essential than ever. If you’re ready to rethink your relationship with food and take control of your health, this episode is a must-listen!

Also check out Gabby's recent appearance on the ZOE Podcast! - https://link.chtbl.com/yV_TvVQo


CHAPTERS

00:00 The Impact of Nutrition on Health

04:06 Understanding Health Span vs. Longevity

07:59 The Role of Food in Social Connection

11:53 Barriers to Healthy Eating

16:02 Cultural and Economic Influences on Diet

19:59 The Misconceptions of Caloric Intake

24:03 The Psychological Aspects of Eating

27:58 The Fear of Food in Young Women

38:23 The Impact of Diet on Women's Health

41:53 The Obsession with Protein and Muscle Building

43:45 Fear and Misinformation Around Food Choices

49:21 The Role of Social Media in Body Image Issues

50:16 Transformative Stories of Dietary Change

54:38 The Importance of Gut Health

57:58 Navigating Antibiotics and Gut Recovery

01:02:14 The Power of Cooking and Food Preparation

01:10:14 Understanding the Gut Microbiome

01:20:10 Insights from Twin Studies on Diet and Health

01:21:22 The Impact of Gut Microbiome on Nutrition

01:23:12 Listening to Your Body's Nutritional Needs

01:24:40 Removing Fear from Nutrition Choices

01:26:15 Understanding Nutrition Science

01:28:46 Pregnancy Nutrition and Its Importance

01:34:05 The Controversy of Breastfeeding

01:42:14 Supporting Adolescents' Nutritional Needs

01:50:03 The Role of AI in Nutrition Science


For more Gabby:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial

The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A

To hear more between Gabby and Dr. Amati, check out their conversation on the ZOE Science and Nutrition Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/yV_TvVQo

KEYWORDS

nutrition, health, food quality, health span, longevity, Mediterranean diet, barriers to healthy eating, cultural influences, caloric intake, psychological aspects of eating, women's health, diet, protein obsession, misinformation, social media, gut health, cooking, microbiome, dietary change, twin studies, gut microbiome, personalized nutrition, pregnancy nutrition, breastfeeding, adolescent health, nutrition science, AI in healthcare, nutrition education, food choices, health optimization

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