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ZOE Science & Nutrition
The world’s top scientists explain the latest health, nutrition, and gut health research and translate it into practical advice to improve your health & weight. Join ZOE Science & Nutrition, on a journey of scientific discovery. Hosted by Jonathan Wolf.
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ZOE Science & Nutrition'Miracle' weight loss drug Ozempic is approved. But does it work?
A miracle weight loss drug that’s approved in the US and the UK and has few side effects? Ozempic is going viral on social media. Users are posting dramatic…
ZOE Science & NutritionNightshade vegetables: hazard or health food?
Nightshade vegetables — even the name is ominous. Some people believe they exacerbate arthritis and can cause inflammation. So, should we avoid them? In…
ZOE Science & NutritionMichael Mosley: 4 habits that changed his life
If you had to do just one thing to improve your health, what would it be? Our busy lives mean it can be difficult to keep up healthy habits, and with so much…
ZOE Science & NutritionEverything you've heard about lactose is wrong
Lactose is usually only discussed in the context of intolerance. This intolerance can make us feel bloated, gassy and uncomfortable. But from cow’s milk to…
ZOE Science & NutritionBest of gut health - anniversary edition
Gut health is a topic we talk about a lot at ZOE. The gut doesn’t just fight disease, it boosts our mood, processes energy and so much more. Today’s bonus…
ZOE Science & NutritionThe future is here: AI and personalized healthcare with Eric Topol
If you were to ask Siri, Alexa, or ChatGPT for medical advice right now, that would be a terrible idea. But with recent developments in technology, this looks…
ZOE Science & NutritionEggs: are they good for me?
Eggs are nutrient-dense and have a long shelf life. Compared with many other protein sources, they’re on the cheaper side. But they’re not as popular as they…
ZOE Science & NutritionHow to maximize health in your later years
Why do some people remain fit and healthy in their later years while others become increasingly frail? Researchers from Kings College London have been…
ZOE Science & NutritionThe ultimate guide to constipation
The formal definition for constipation is ‘Having fewer than three bowel movements per week’. But, did you know that you can have a bowel movement every day…
ZOE Science & NutritionHow to eat well on a budget
The cost of living has soared. Energy prices have doubled, and food costs have gone up enormously. As a result, the weekly shopping bill can be shocking. For…
ZOE Science & NutritionSigns of an unhealthy gut
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…
ZOE Science & NutritionHow to improve blood sugar control with exercise
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…
ZOE Science & NutritionFoods to lower your cholesterol
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…
ZOE Science & NutritionShould we be worried about strep A?
This year, cases of an invasive bacterial infection are rising earlier than usual in the US, the UK and other countries across Europe. The group A…
ZOE Science & NutritionHow to make New Year’s resolutions stick
Welcome to 2023! Whether you partied last night or went to bed early, we’re all in the same boat: a new year means thinking about new year’s resolutions. This…
ZOE Science & NutritionThe health benefits of eating together
You might think what you eat and when are the only factors that play into the health of your diet. But recent research has shown that who you eat with can also…
ZOE Science & NutritionTim Spector’s journey from health crisis to healthy eating - a chapter from Food for Life
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…
ZOE Science & NutritionShould you worry about gluten?
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…
ZOE Science & NutritionThe secrets of good sleep
We all know how good it feels to drift into deep sleep and wake up feeling refreshed. The positive effects of a good night’s sleep affect every aspect of our…
ZOE Science & NutritionHeartburn: why it happens and what you can do
The acid in your stomach is so powerful it can dissolve metal. Luckily, your stomach is fine-tuned to deal with its acidic fluid, but the rest of your body…
ZOE Science & NutritionThe truth about vitamin supplements
Good information about vitamins is hard to find. With over 70% of Americans and 40% of Brits using them, it's a hugely lucrative market, which means numerous…
ZOE Science & NutritionMenopause: Does diet play a part?
It's a condition that affects half the population, but there are countless unanswered questions about menopause. The symptoms vary significantly from person to…
ZOE Science & NutritionHow your gut affects your mental health
In a lab in Ireland, a group of scientists stand around a stainless steel table. One of them is holding a device, not unlike a small turkey baster. His free…
ZOE Science & NutritionCooking oils: what to use and when
We use it to fry, roast, or dress a salad. Cooking oil is a kitchen staple. But it's hard to know which is healthiest for each scenario. In today’s short…
ZOE Science & NutritionWill fermented foods improve my gut health?
Fermentation is a hot craze in fancy restaurants around the world. And fermented foods, like kombucha and kimchi, are even sold in corner stores. Listeners of…
ZOE Science & NutritionHow fasting affects energy and mood - The Big IF Dailies
Have you ever lost your temper because you were hungry? Feeling short-tempered when you’re overdue a bite to eat is an almost universal experience, with its…
ZOE Science & Nutrition3 meals a day VS little and often - The Big IF Dailies
Can you make it from lunch to dinner without a snack? Tradition tells us that three meals a day is the right way to eat, but times have changed, and many of us…
ZOE Science & NutritionGut bacteria & fasting: meet the night crew - The Big IF Dailies
Nowadays, food can be delivered to your door with just a few swipes of your smartphone. The result? Many of us eat more frequently, at any time of the day. And…
ZOE Science & NutritionDoes calorie counting work? - The Big IF Dailies
Food package labels can be complex. With so much information, many of us set a beeline for the calorie number, but there’s more going on in food than just the…
ZOE Science & NutritionShould you avoid late-night snacks? - The Big IF Dailies
We’ve all been there at least once, hovering by the fridge and looking for something to graze on just before bed. What you eat after dark can disrupt your…
ZOE Science & NutritionWhat breaks a fast? - The Big IF Dailies
Fasting has been shown to improve our metabolism, slow disease and potentially increase our life span. While world religions have practiced fasting for…
ZOE Science & Nutrition5 foods I got wrong - Tim Spector
Where were you in 2015? President Obama was in the White House, The UK was a member of the European Union, and you couldn’t escape Bruno Mars's global smash…
ZOE Science & NutritionWhat does science say about intermittent fasting?
It seems like every day, someone new mentions intermittent fasting. But what is it, exactly? There are myriad options — from the 5:2 diet, with two days of…
ZOE Science & NutritionFiber: Why it’s important and how to get more of it
Diets rich in fiber are associated with good heart health and metabolic wellbeing. This type of diet can do wonders for our gut microbiome. With so many…
ZOE Science & NutritionHeart health and aging
Do our blood vessels hold the secret to long life? 60,000 miles long. That’s the length of the tube system inside us that transports blood, oxygen, and…
ZOE Science & NutritionGas & Bloating: the causes & how to stop it
Most of us are familiar with the unpleasant feeling of being bloated. It can happen after eating specific foods or when you experience slower bowel movements…
ZOE Science & NutritionHow your food choices affect the planet
Our planet is overheating. Human society is creating too much carbon dioxide, stopping the sun’s warmth from escaping back into space. As earth gets hotter…
ZOE Science & NutritionHigh cholesterol foods: what really happens when you eat them?
Cholesterol in our food has a bad reputation. Many of us think of it as something to try to cut it out of our diet completely. Yet new research could redeem…
ZOE Science & NutritionHow to make your body clock work for you
In today’s world, we increasingly live our lives late into the night. Whether it's work obligations, socializing, or being glued to a screen, we ignore the…
ZOE Science & NutritionArtificial sweeteners - worse than sugar?
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…
ZOE Science & NutritionCan spices improve your health?
Kanchan Koya grew up in a house filled with wonderful fragrances from the spices simmering on her grandmother’s stove. In India, it was a common belief that…
ZOE Science & NutritionHow healthy are meat and dairy alternatives?
Vegan diets are increasingly popular. As more of us reduce our animal product consumption, countless new meat and dairy alternatives appear on our supermarket…
ZOE Science & NutritionHow food can improve your mood
We’ve all felt the effects of food on our mood, so it would stand to reason that dietary intervention for mental health would be well studied and a regularly…
ZOE Science & NutritionCan you reverse damage from a bad diet?
A recent study claims that eating a hotdog reduces life expectancy by 38 minutes, and eating salmon could extend it by 70 minutes. At face value, this data…
ZOE Science & NutritionHow to control blood sugar spikes
Biochemist Jessie Inchauspe heads into work one morning at a genetics lab in California. During the morning meeting, management offer staff the chance to…
ZOE Science & NutritionSaturated fat: Monstrous or misunderstood?
If you're confused about the health effects of fats, you are not alone. You've probably read the headlines - fats are killing us! Then found claims they’re…
ZOE Science & NutritionThis is what the Keto Diet does to your body...
Keto has been promoted as a magic bullet for weight loss by its supporters and slammed as dangerous by its opponents. It's no surprise - completely removing…
ZOE Science & NutritionProcessed foods - convenient or catastrophic?
The word ‘processed’ has become synonymous with being unhealthy. The mainstream media encourages us to detox from processed food or offers us ‘10 easy ways’ to…
ZOE Science & NutritionOur ancestors’ diet: surprising discoveries from a 5000 year old iceman
A mummified man found in the mountains of Italy on a nutrition science podcast? Have we gone completely off track? We haven’t - we promise. This unfortunate…
ZOE Science & NutritionIntroducing: ZOE Shorts
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…
ZOE Science & NutritionSuperfoods
From blueberries to salmon, kale to acai, it seems like anything and everything can be classed as a superfood these days. Supposedly they can prevent cancer…
ZOE Science & NutritionInflammation, aging and disease. What's food got to do with it?
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…
ZOE Science & NutritionCan bread be healthy?
It’s no exaggeration to say that bread shaped modern humanity - it was the cultivation of wheat for flour that transformed our ancestors from hunter-gatherers…
ZOE Science & NutritionIs Coffee Healthy?
Coffee’s earliest consumption dates back millennia when the tribesmen of Ethiopia used its ground-up berries to help aid concentration during prayer. Arriving…
ZOE Science & NutritionYour Gut is Full of Bugs: Why This is Great News
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…
ZOE Science & NutritionFats and oils: What’s the real story?
Today we’re talking about fat, a delicious component of our food with a terrible reputation. Fats have been broadly associated with weight gain and heart…
ZOE Science & NutritionIs exercise or nutrition more important for weight loss?
Our transformation into coach potatoes happened in the blink of an eye. Only 100 years ago, most people relied on manual work to make their living. Today…
ZOE Science & NutritionMenopause: How your body changes and what you can do
There's a condition that leads to an increased risk of heart disease, dementia, and early death that's been affecting people for as long as they've existed…
ZOE Science & NutritionAlcohol: Can it ever be healthy?
For many of us, it's a ritual to help us wind down after a long day, an excuse to catch up with friends, or a lubricant to an awkward social situation. Alcohol…
ZOE Science & NutritionIs Dark Chocolate Good for Weight Loss?
This plant has been used by human beings for thousands of years with samples found in 5000-year-old pottery discovered in the upper Amazon. The Mayans…