WHOOP Podcast Breaking Down Common Nutrition Misconceptions with Dr. Sarah Berry
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Apr 30, 2025 
In this insightful conversation, Dr. Sarah Berry, Associate Professor in Nutritional Sciences at King's College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE, tackles common nutrition misconceptions. She discusses the surprising health benefits of seed oils and the complex truths behind food processing. Dr. Berry also explores individual variations in dietary responses, particularly how different nut forms affect metabolism and weight management. Plus, she shares practical tips for improving nutrition and highlights the role of wearable technology in modern dietary research.
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Seed Oils Misunderstood Safely
- Seed oils are widely misunderstood due to misinformation and association with ultra-processed foods.
- Controlled trials show seed oils are safe, lower cholesterol, and do not increase harmful inflammation.
Food Structure Impacts Digestion
- Food processing changes the structure and matrix, altering digestion speed and physiological responses.
- Pureeing apples vs whole apples shows significant differences in glucose response and hunger despite identical nutrient content.
Nut Grinding Raises Absorption
- Grinding nuts like almonds breaks cell walls, increasing calorie absorption by about 30%.
- Whole nuts have intact cell structures that slow nutrient absorption and increase fullness signals.