Podcast Episodes

Recap: Is honey really better than sugar? | Dr. Sarah Berry

Today, we’re discussing sugar. It's well known that too much sugar is bad news. But for those of us with a sweet tooth, could swapping in natural sug…

1 year, 6 months ago

Which chocolate is the healthiest? | Spencer Hyman and Prof. Sarah Berry

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 ep…

1 year, 6 months ago

Recap: How to heal your gut health after taking antibiotics | Prof. Tim Spector

Today, we’re discussing Antibiotics. These incredible medicines target bacterial infections and save countless lives, but they don’t discriminate - k…

1 year, 7 months ago

Seed oils are not ‘evil’ - they could lower your risk of disease | Prof. Sarah Berry

The internet is panicking that seed oils cause inflammation and disease. Yet, they're everywhere. Canola, sunflower, safflower oil - these are all se…

1 year, 7 months ago

Recap: How much coffee is bad for your health? | Prof. Tim Spector and James Hoffmann

Today, we’re discussing the health benefits and potential harms of the world’s most popular drink - Coffee.

We drink 2 billion cups of the stuff every…

1 year, 7 months ago

Davina McCall: Make this choice every day to reduce menopause symptoms

Half of the world’s population will go through menopause. Yet research shows that a large proportion of women do not feel informed and equipped for m…

1 year, 7 months ago

Recap: How to pick the right bread for your health | Prof. Tim Spector and Vanessa Kimbell

Bread has been a staple of our diet for literally thousands of years.

Around the world, millions of us start the day with a slice of toast, enjoy a sa…

1 year, 7 months ago

How to eat 30 plants this week | Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Prof. Tim Spector

Thirty plants this week, think you could do it? It might sound a lot, but it’s easier than you think. Fruit, veg, nuts, seeds, even coffee all count …

1 year, 7 months ago

Recap: Is snacking really that bad? | Prof Tim Spector and Prof Sarah Berry

You’ve probably heard conflicting advice on how often to eat. I know I have. And have you ever wondered about the evidence behind eating 3 meals a da…

1 year, 7 months ago

Blood sugar hacks to give you more energy | Glucose Goddess Jessie Inchauspé and Prof. Tim Spector

Why do some people feel fine eating lots of carbs when others feel energy slumps? Is blood sugar to blame?

In this episode, we learn why blood sugar v…

1 year, 7 months ago