If you’re a regular listener of this podcast, you’ll know that our cholesterol level is closely linked to heart health. With that in mind, it’s easy to be drawn to foods labelled as ‘low fat’, ‘reduced fat’ or ‘fat free’ - all of which promise to keep our cholesterol low and heart strong.
However, is it really that simple?
I’m joined by Professor Sarah Be ... Show More
Oct 15
The 9 best foods to beat the winter blues, end brain fog and stop anxiety | Prof Tim Spector
Can what you eat protect your memory, ease brain fog, and lift your mood? For a long time, we thought the brain was separate from the rest of the body. It's easy to assume that mood, energy, and memory have little to do with what's on your plate. But in today's episode, one of th ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 13
Most replayed moment: Sleep myths that are ruining your rest | Dr Sophie Bostock
Sleep. It’s a bizarre process when you think about it. We lie down, close our eyes, and before we know it, we’re waking up the next morning with a head full of hazy dreams. Because of its mysterious nature, sleep has long been surrounded by all kinds of strange ideas and theories ... Show More
15m 13s
Oct 8
How to build muscle & stay strong at any age: The surprising links between your gut health, strength training and healthy ageing | Prof Claire Steves & Prof Tim Spector
How do you build muscle and stay strong as you age? For most of us, muscle loss starts in our 30s. It’s easy to think that you can combat this and stay strong into old age by strength training and eating plenty of protein. Exercise and macros matter, but scientists are uncovering ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2024
250. When You Should Worry About LDL Cholesterol with Mike Fave
Today, Paul and Mike unpack their opinions about lipids. They talk about true risk for cardiovascular disease, primary versus secondary prevention, lipid lowering drugs, and share their thoughts on a recent podcast episode with Peter Attia. *Produced by Mountain Valley Media 00:0 ... Show More
2h 16m
Jul 2024
Should I Avoid Unhealthy Foods? Red 40, Seed Oils, Red Meat and More
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host Brittany Allison answers an important question: should you avoid certain foods because they're unhealthy? She explores the concept of food neutrality and viewing all foods without labeling them as good or bad. She emphasizes ... Show More
34m 38s
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