Dr Emma Beckett

In this engaging discussion, Emma Beckett, a nutrition lecturer and author, teams up with Karan Rajan, a surgeon and social media creator, to tackle the protein obsession dominating modern diets. They delve into the often-neglected importance of fiber, warning that a fixation on protein can lead to nutritional imbalances. The duo shares insights on the health implications of high-protein diets, renewing the call for balanced nutrition. They also introduce the concept of 'fiber maxing' as a solution to enhance dietary fiber intake for better overall health.

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Emma Beckett, a food and nutrition scientist, and Varsha Yajman, a youth mental health advocate, delve into diet culture's evolving landscape. They discuss the impact of Ozempic, revealing its popularity alongside troubling safety warnings. Varsha highlights how social media perpetuates body dissatisfaction and thinness ideals, while Dr. Beckett addresses the covert fatphobia rife in diet culture. The duo also calls for better education on nutrition and social media accountability to protect vulnerable users from harmful influences.

Dr. Emma Beckett, a food and nutrition scientist from the University of New South Wales and author of "You Are More Than What You Eat," delves into the truth behind Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications. She explains their unexpected rise as weight loss solutions, originally designed for diabetes treatment, and discusses the importance of a holistic approach to weight loss. The conversation also touches on innovative mosquito control strategies, including a new drug that may make human blood toxic to mosquitoes, aiming to combat disease spread.