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Welcome to ZOE Science & Nutrition
ZOE Science & Nutrition
03/10/22 • 3 min
Welcome to the brand-new podcast from ZOE, the people behind the world's largest scale nutrition study.
ZOE Science & Nutrition is the podcast where the world’s top scientists explain the latest health, nutrition, and gut health research in terms we can all understand.
So join us every other Thursday on this journey of scientific discovery!
Scientists featured in this trailer:
Will Bulsiewicz & Tim Spector OBE.
Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/
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How to improve blood sugar control with exercise
ZOE Science & Nutrition
01/19/23 • 46 min
Blood sugar is one of the rare nutrition topics where everyone agrees: We should avoid big peaks and dips and aim for a steady curve.
Spikes cause inflammation, accelerate aging, and lead to type 2 diabetes. Crashes make us feel moody and tired, and crave foods we don’t need.
We can control our blood sugar through what and how we eat. But something else affects our blood sugar — physical activity.
Exercise has a profound effect on your blood sugar response. Together with your food choices, being physically active helps you keep your blood sugar level even.
In this episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan speaks with Javier Gonzalez and Sarah Berry to find out how exercise affects our blood sugar response — even when we’re fasting — and how much exercise we need to do to benefit.
- Javier Gonzalez is an associate professor of human physiology at the University of Bath whose research focuses on the interaction between diet and exercise.
- Sarah Berry is one of the world's leading experts on human nutrition. She has personally run over 20 randomized clinical trials looking at how humans respond to different fats.
Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguide
Timecodes:
00:00 - Introduction
00:12 - Topic introduction
01:39 - Quickfire questions
02:55 - Is a 30-minute walk as good as 30-minute cardio?
03:39 - What is blood sugar and why should we care about it?
05:10 - Blood sugar control throughout the day
07:43 - Why is it important to know about blood sugar?
09:01 - Blood sugar control
12:25 - How exercise affects blood sugar
14:17 - The power of fidgeting
16:12 - Effects of higher intensity exercise
17:00 - Lower intensity exercise vs higher intensity exercise
18:41 - Intermittent fasting and blood sugar
24:43 - Personalization
26:35 - What types of exercises can you do to control blood sugar?
29:12 - Cardio vs resistance training
34:21 - Blood fats & exercise
42:15 - 3 tips on leveraging exercise to control blood sugar and blood fats
43:14 - Summary
44:25 - Goodbyes
44:37 - Outro
Episode transcripts are available here.
Follow Javier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gonzalez_jt
Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarahberry/
Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/
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Inflammation, aging and disease. What's food got to do with it?
ZOE Science & Nutrition
06/09/22 • 43 min
It’s a biological process that we need to stay alive. Yet too much of it leads to disease and a shorter life.
Inflammation is the immune system’s response to an outside event it thinks is dangerous. This stimulus could be an injury, like falling off your bike or an infection by a virus or bacteria. But inflammation can also be triggered by our food in the hours after we eat.
But if this natural process is required to protect us from infections and injuries, why is inflammation usually cast in a negative light? Is there something behind this, or is the idea that inflammation is bad a lie, designed to sell magic potions with dubious evidence?
In today’s episode, Jonathan speaks to two show regulars to unravel all the information about inflammation:
- Dr. Sarah Berry is one of the world's leading experts on human nutrition, who has personally run over 20 randomized clinical trials looking at how humans respond to different fats.
- Tim Spector is a co-founder at ZOE and one of the top 100 most cited scientists in the world.
Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguide
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Topic Introduction
02:30 - Quickfire questions
04:27 - What is inflammation, why does it happen, and why it’s not always bad
10:38 - How is diet related to inflammation?
14:15 - Microbiome and inflammation
19:31 - What does prolonged inflammation do to your health?
23:06 - Can inflammation affect our weight?
25:24 - How does inflammation affect aging and menopause?
29:21 - How do we reduce our dietary inflammation?
33:26 - Should we exclude foods to reduce inflammation?
37:06 - Summary
38:49 - Goodbyes
38:52 - Outro
Episode transcripts are available here.
Follow Sarah: https://twitter.com/saraheeberry
Follow Tim: https://twitter.com/timspector
Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/
This podcast was produced by Fascinate Productions
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Artificial sweeteners - worse than sugar?
ZOE Science & Nutrition
08/25/22 • 14 min
Artificial sweeteners are everywhere. Not only in diet soft drinks but in many foods that you wouldn’t expect. You’ve probably eaten some today without realising.
Sweeteners have been around for over a hundred years yet remain the subject of much debate. It's hard to know how they stack up next to the alternatives.
In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Sarah ask: are artificial sweeteners worse than sugar?
Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/
Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguide
Studies referenced in the episode:
- Stevia Leaf to Stevia Sweetener: Exploring Its Science, Benefits, and Future Potential from The Journal of Nutrition here
- Chronic Intake of Commercial Sweeteners Induces Changes in Feeding Behavior and Signaling Pathways Related to the Control of Appetite in BALB/c Mice from Biomed Res Int here
This podcast was produced by Fascinate Productions.
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Tim Spector’s journey from health crisis to healthy eating - a chapter from Food for Life
ZOE Science & Nutrition
12/22/22 • 29 min
What should I have for dinner? A question you no doubt ask yourself daily. But I bet you don't spend too long coming up with an answer. ZOE's scientific co-founder, Tim Spector, has been trying to answer this question for a decade.
If you're a regular listener, you probably know him well. Five years ago, he published the best-selling book, The Diet Myth, and just last month, he released the follow-up, Food for Life, the New Science of Eating Well.
In this episode, you'll hear a chapter from the book titled “So Now What Should I Have for Dinner?”
- Tim Spector is a co-founder of ZOE and one of the world's top 100 most-cited scientists.
Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguide
Get Tim’s book here.
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
01:44 - Chapter 11. So now what should I have for dinner?
14:00 - Personalizing my diet
26:15 - Five final tips
27:00 - Outro
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Follow Tim on Instagram: www.instagram.com/tim.spector
Episode transcripts are available here.
This podcast was produced by Fascinate Productions.
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Foods to lower your cholesterol
ZOE Science & Nutrition
01/12/23 • 20 min
More than half of us have high cholesterol — and new research suggests that having even slightly raised levels in our 30s could significantly increase our chances of developing heart disease.
Medication is a common fix, but it comes with side effects. So, today we’re looking at how much changing our diets can help.
In this short (ish) episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Sarah ask: Can we lower our cholesterol by changing our diets?
Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/
Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguide
Studies referenced in the episode:
- ‘Association between Carbohydrate Intake and Serum Lipids’ from the Journal of the American Nutrition Association here
- ‘The Mediterranean Diet And Cardioprotection: Historical Overview And Current Research from the Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare here
- ‘Direct comparison of dietary portfolio vs statin on C-reactive protein’ from the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition here
This podcast was produced by Fascinate Productions.
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Should you worry about gluten?
ZOE Science & Nutrition
12/15/22 • 14 min
The last decade saw a rise in gluten-free diets. But the number of us with diagnosed gluten intolerance each year hasn’t changed.
Eliminating gluten is the only treatment for those with celiac disease, but the rest of us could be doing more harm than good by embracing ultra-processed, gluten-free foods.
In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Will ask: Should you be worried about gluten?
Studies referenced in the episode:
- ‘Health Benefits and Adverse Effects of a Gluten-Free Diet in Non–Celiac Disease Patients’ from Gastroenterol & Hepatology here
- ‘The Gluten-Free Diet: Recognizing Fact, Fiction, and Fad’ from The Journal of Pediatrics here
- ’Is There Evidence to Support the Claim that a Gluten-Free Diet Should Be Used for Weight Loss?’ from the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics here
Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/
Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguide
This podcast was produced by Fascinate Productions.
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Your Gut is Full of Bugs: Why This is Great News
ZOE Science & Nutrition
04/28/22 • 48 min
You may have heard there are bugs in your gut. But do they matter?
Today, the evidence shows the answer is a resounding yes. This ecosystem of tiny microbes living in our bodies is one of the most exciting areas in medical research, linked to everything from metabolic to mental health.
So while many of us have heard that gut health is essential, few of us understand why and what we should do to support our gut bacteria.
In this episode, Jonathan speaks with Will Bulsiewicz to find out when our microbiome begins to form, the most effective ways to support our gut health, and the role these gut bacteria play in controlling our weight.
- Will Bulsiewicz is a board-certified gastroenterologist, and New York Times bestselling author of the microbiome book Fiber Fueled.
Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguide
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Topic introduction
01:29 - Quickfire questions
02:55 - What is the microbiome?
08:51 - The role of the microbiome?
11:52 - The microbiome as an organ?
17:01 - Why does the microbiome matter?
21:01 - How does the microbiome affect our metabolism and weight?
24:12 - Do we have a microbiome before we are born? How does it develop?
32:44 - What can you do to improve your gut health?
35:55 - Analyzing the microbiome to know more about your relationships
39:24 - 3 health tips to improve our microbiomes
41:42 - Summary
44:40 - Outro
Episode transcripts are available here.
Follow Will: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/
Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/
This podcast was produced by Fascinate Productions.
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Introducing: ZOE Shorts
ZOE Science & Nutrition
06/16/22 • 2 min
We’re excited for you to hear our NEW bitesize podcast: ZOE Shorts.
Some of you requested some short-form episodes, so we delivered!
In between the longer episodes, Jonathan teams up with world-leading nutrition researcher and podcast regular Dr Sarah Berry to tackle one hot topic from nutrition science in just 15 minutes.
From saturated fats to vitamins, time-restricted eating and much more, find out the history, the different sides of the argument and, of course, hear what the latest science says from ZOE Science and Nutrition.
Think of this podcast as a convenient, healthy snack: easy to consume but keeping you full throughout the day with bitesize nutrition advice and entertainment!
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If you want to uncover the right foods for your body, head to joinzoe.com/podcast and get
10% off your personalised nutrition program.
This podcast was produced by Fascinate Productions.
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Signs of an unhealthy gut
ZOE Science & Nutrition
01/26/23 • 21 min
Our gut helps fight disease. It processes energy for us and boosts our mood. So, having a healthy gut is extremely important – but there’s still a lot we don’t know.
Gut biome tests are a new, exciting technology, but are they the be-all and end-all for dietary decision-making? And are there simpler ways — and tastier ways, perhaps — to tell what’s happening inside our bodies?
In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Dr. Will ask: What are the signs of an unhealthy gut? And how can we improve our gut health?
Referenced in today’s episode:
- The Bristol Stool Scale. https://www.bladderandbowel.org/bowel/bowel-resources/bristol-stool-form-scale/
- ZOE’s Blue Poop Challenge: https://www.joinzoe.com/bluepoop
- Blue poo: Impact of gut transit time on the gut microbiome using a novel marker published in Gut https://gut.bmj.com/content/70/9/1665
Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguide
Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/
This podcast was produced by Fascinate Productions.
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FAQ
How many episodes does ZOE Science & Nutrition have?
ZOE Science & Nutrition currently has 174 episodes available.
What topics does ZOE Science & Nutrition cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on ZOE Science & Nutrition?
The episode title 'Welcome to ZOE Science & Nutrition' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on ZOE Science & Nutrition?
The average episode length on ZOE Science & Nutrition is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of ZOE Science & Nutrition released?
Episodes of ZOE Science & Nutrition are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition?
The first episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition was released on Mar 10, 2022.
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