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Ep. 136 As A Woman, What & How Should I Be Eating?: Smart Snacking, Gut Health & Actually Useful Nutrition Advice with Professor Sarah Berry
Apr 28, 2025
Professor Sarah Berry, a leading expert in nutritional science at King's College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE, dives into personalized dietary advice for women. She discusses the overlooked impact of hormones on metabolism during menopause and offers insight into meal timing for better health. Berry highlights how fast eating affects our bodies and the benefits of a balanced diet for gut health. With practical tips on snacking and meal structure, she empowers listeners to move beyond outdated dietary trends towards tailored nutrition.
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Quick takeaways
- Professor Sarah Berry highlights the gender disparity in nutritional science, noting that 97% of research is based on male physiology, inadequately addressing women's health needs.
- Dietary responses vary significantly among individuals, particularly due to hormonal changes in women, necessitating personalized nutrition over generalized advice.
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The Importance of Research on Women's Health
Significant gender disparities exist in nutritional science, with a vast majority of research based on male physiology, leading to inadequate understanding of women's health. Professor Sarah Berry reveals that up to 97% of human body data originates from studies conducted exclusively on men. This oversight has influenced dietary guidelines and health recommendations, contributing to harmful practices like calorie counting and carb cutting that disproportionately affect women. Addressing this disparity is crucial to fostering a healthier relationship with food for women and ensuring they receive relevant and effective dietary advice.
