Intelligence Squared

The Sunday Debate: The Bittersweet Truth About What We Eat

Aug 14, 2022
In this engaging discussion, guests include Sarah Jarvis, NHS GP and health author, Eran Segal, computational biologist focusing on personalized diets, Tim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology, and Gary Taubes, acclaimed health writer. They delve into the complexities of nutrition, debunking myths about sugar and fat while promoting personalized approaches to dieting. The conversation highlights the variability in how different bodies react to food and emphasizes the crucial role of gut health in overall well-being, challenging conventional dietary guidelines.
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ANECDOTE

Sarah's Nutrition Journey

  • Sarah Jarvis became interested in nutrition as a young student.
  • She studied it at Cambridge, focusing on dietary fiber and disease.
ANECDOTE

Tim's Health Scare

  • Tim Spector's interest in nutrition began after a health scare in Italy.
  • This led him to research diets and write "The Diet Myth."
INSIGHT

Gary's Revelation

  • Gary Taubes stumbled into the nutrition field while investigating the salt-blood pressure debate.
  • He found that rigorous scientific methodology wasn't prioritized in nutrition and public health.
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