Experts delve into the impact of the gut microbiome on overall health, including the brain. They discuss the benefits of gut microbiome testing and personalized nutrition. The podcast explores the challenges and advancements in studying the gut microbiome and the potential for personalized dietary recommendations. They also address the differences in gut health between Westernized and non-Westernized populations and the personalization of dietary guidelines based on individual microbiome profiles.

The podcast discusses the detrimental effects of ultra-processed foods on brain health and overall well-being. Topics include the impact of these foods on memory, learning, and mental health, the link between diet and hippocampal size, the long-term effects on mental health and brain disorders, the negative impacts on health and the environment, the relationship between diet and gut microbiota diversity, and the need for more studies and food policy.

The podcast discusses the impact of timing on our health, including exercising on an empty stomach. It explores the benefits of exercising before or after breakfast, and the effects of exercise timing on fat burning, blood sugar levels, and insulin response. The debate of exercising before or after breakfast is examined, highlighting the potential benefits for insulin response and fat burning, as well as lowering blood sugar peaks.

Dr. Justine Kluk, dermatologist, and Dr. Sarah Berry discuss skin aging, acne, and the skin microbiome. They explore the impact of diet on skin health, the effectiveness of collagen supplements, and the importance of studying patterns in dermatology. They also address the connection between menopause, hormones, and acne and share their experience with personalized nutrition programs.

Debunking the one-size-fits-all approach to calorie counting and unmasking outdated methodologies in food labeling. Examining how calories are measured and the effectiveness of calorie counting apps. Exploring the overestimation of protein calories and the complexity of food labels. Discussing the impact of food structure on calorie availability and its implications for health.

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz and Prof. Tim Spector discuss the impact of antibiotics on gut health, including antibiotic-associated diarrhea. They explore the use of probiotics, fermented foods, and personalized nutrition to rebuild gut bacteria. They also highlight the risks of antibiotic usage, such as weight gain and antibiotic resistance, emphasizing the importance of a high-fiber diet, sleep, and exercise for a healthy microbiome.

Whether you’re frying, baking, or topping your toast, most of you will eat either butter or margarine at some point today. The fact that these spreads are such a staple means that we need to know their effects on our health. And It might surprise you to learn that this impact has changed quite dramatically over the past 20 years.In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Dr. Sarah ask: Which is healthier, butter or margarine? Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguideFollow ZOE on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/zoe/Mentioned in today’s episode:Margarine from Science Direct      Margarines: Historical approach, technological aspects, nutritional profile, and global trends from Food Research InternationalReduction of LDL-cholesterol as a result of the change from butter to soft margarine from Polish Archives of Internal MedicineAmericans' per capita consumption of margarine & butter from the USDAEpisode transcripts are available here.Is there a nutrition topic you’d like us to explore? Email us at podcast@joinzoe.com and we’ll do our best to cover it. 

Unfortunately, many of us spend our later years in poor health. But is this avoidable? And can we actually increase our healthy years?While aging is inevitable, there are steps we can take to minimize its effects on our health. And surprisingly, some of these steps have nothing to do with exercise or diet. Simply spending time with others can provide countless benefits to us as we age.But how can we maintain these connections? Does retirement affect our social interactions? And can attitude alone keep you healthier in your later years?In today’s episode, one of the world’s top experts on aging, Prof. Rose Anne Kenny, joins us to explore these ideas. Rose Anne is a world-leading geriatrician at Trinity College Dublin, where she leads a huge, long-term study on aging. She’s also the author of the number one international bestseller Age Proof: The New Science of Living a Longer and Healthier Life.Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguideTimecodes:00:00 - Intro00:13 - Quickfire round01:14 - What’s the biggest myth about aging?04:18 - What is aging?07:43 - Aging process predictors13:50 - Our growing elderly population15:14 - Retirement19:21 - Study on aging and social interaction24:57 - Importance of social participation27:38 - Studying the effects of loneliness29:56 - Combating loneliness31:13 - How attitude affects aging33:20 - Social interaction online36:08 - Creating social relationships48:42 - Summary and OutroMentioned in today’s episode: The Dunedin Study, a long-term study designed to investigate broader questions of child health and development from the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Research UnitThe Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) from Trinity College DublinYou can buy Rose Anne’s book here.Follow ZOE on Instagram.Episode transcripts are available here.Is there a nutrition topic you’d like us to explore? Email us at podcast@joinzoe.com and we’ll do our best to cover it. 

We’ve all had unpleasant toilet experiences in our time. It can be distressing to deal with and not something we like talking about. But when does normal diarrhea become chronic? And when do we need to seek medical care? In today’s episode, Jonathan and Dr Will ask what is chronic diarrhea and how can we rule out something more serious? Will also shares tricks of the trade to ease your symptoms and tells us how our amazing guts work to keep our whole body healthy.Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguideIf you want to uncover the right foods for your body, head to joinzoe.com/podcast and get10% off your personalized nutrition program.Mentioned in today’s episode:Chronic Diarrhea by Garrett J. Descoteaux-Friday; Isha Shrimanker from the National Library of MedicineChronic Diarrhea by Cleveland Clinic  Diarrhea From John Hopkins MedicineDiarrhea From Stamford Medicine Healthcare  Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) From Loma Linda University Health Episode transcripts are available here.Is there a nutrition topic you’d like us to explore? Email us at podcast@joinzoe.com, and we’ll do our best to cover it.

What does "organic" food mean? And how do you know if something's organic?Of course, foods tell you if they're organic in massive letters on the packaging. And they cost way more. But what makes a food organic? Is eating organic better for your health? And are the benefits worth the expense?Luckily, Professor Tim Spector is here today with answers. Tim is one of the world's top 100 most cited scientists, a scientific co-founder of ZOE, and the author of the bestselling book Food for Life: The New Science of Eating Well.Stick around until the end, and you'll also find out the answer to a question we get often: Does Tim eat organic?Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguideTimecodes:00:00 - Intro01:21 - Quickfire round02:36 - What is organic food?03:06 - Pesticides vs insecticides08:06 - Diseases09:15 - Herbicide risks16:03 - Nutrient comparison 18:21 - Natural chemical defences20:32 - Does Tim Eat organic food?22:15 - Foods high in chemicals25:32 - Organic and cost26:56 - Washing food31:11 - Summary and outroMentioned in today’s episode: Organic food consumption and the incidence of cancer in a large prospective study of women in the United Kingdom from the British Journal of CancerAssociation of frequency of organic food consumption with cancer risk from JAMA Internal MedicineImpacts of dietary exposure to pesticides on faecal microbiome metabolism in adult twins from Environmental HealthFollow ZOE on Instagram.Episode transcripts are available here.Is there a nutrition topic you’d like us to explore? Email us at podcast@joinzoe.com and we’ll do our best to cover it.