ZOE Science & Nutrition Recap: Make the most out of EVERY meal | Christopher Gardner & Sarah Berry
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Sep 2, 2025 
Join Christopher Gardner, a Stanford professor specializing in sustainable diets, and Sarah Berry as they tackle the million-dollar question: what should we eat? They share simple tips to take the stress out of mealtime decisions. The duo advocates for healthier food swaps, like a ‘protein flip’ to incorporate more plant-based options. They discuss how food volume affects satiety and the downsides of ultra-processed foods. Learn how to make gradual dietary changes for improved health and well-being!
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Decide Meals By Contextual Swaps
- Ask "with what" and "instead of what" when deciding what to eat to put choices in context.
- Swap unclear decisions for better comparisons to choose healthier options easily.
Eggs Versus Pop-Tart Example
- Christopher used a hypothetical breakfast choice (eggs vs Pop-Tart) to show context matters.
- He showed the healthier option depends on what you'd otherwise eat with the item.
Use Simple, Practical Food Swaps
- Use simple swaps: replace a less healthy current food with a healthier alternative you actually like.
- Make practical, culturally familiar swaps so changes stick long-term.
