In today’s episode, we learn that it's never too late to change our diets for the better with Dr. Federica Amati, ZOE’s head nutritionist.

Foods for every stage of life, with Federica Amati

Dr. Amati gives insights to enhance your well-being, no matter your age.

Today, Jonathan, Prof. Cyrus Cooper, and Prof. Tim Spector ask: How can key lifestyle changes enhance your bone health and reduce the risk of fractures?

What to eat to avoid osteoporosis, with Prof. Cyrus Cooper

How does physical activity help prevent fractures?

In today’s episode, Prof. Tim Spector and Gin Stephens explore the results of The Big IF Study. Plus, they address controversies and who should avoid fasting.

Findings from the world’s biggest study on intermittent fasting

What does it take to fast well?

In today's episode, Jonathan and Prof. Karyn Esser ask: Why do our muscles have their own schedule, and is there an ideal time of day to exercise?

The best time to exercise, with Karyn Esser

Why do our muscles have their own schedule?

In this episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Prof. Claire Steves explains how diet, genetics, and lifestyle influence dementia management and prevention.

Dementia: Prevention, genetics, new treatments

Here, find practical strategies for preventing dementia.

In today’s episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan asks Prof. Naveed Sattar how to reduce your type 2 diabetes risk.

Why is type 2 diabetes so widespread?

Jonathan asks Prof. Naveed Sattar how to reduce your type 2 diabetes risk.

In today’s episode, Jonathan speaks with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to find out why understanding SIBO could be key to unlocking better health.

The truth about SIBO, with Will Bulsiewicz

SIBO may underlie brain fog.

In today’s episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan asks Dr. Stacy Sims: What type of exercise is best during menopause?

Stay strong through menopause

To stay healthy during menopause, try fewer reps with greater weights.

In today’s episode, we explore truths and myths about caffeine, as well as coffee’s fascinating role in  gut health.

The surprising way coffee can improve your health

Learn what makes coffee a 'health drink.'

Jonathan, Dan Buettner, and Prof. Tim Spector discuss the secrets to a longer, healthier life as they journey through the world’s longevity havens.

9 longevity practices: Secrets from the blue zones

It's not just about living longer, it's about thriving.

In today’s episode, Jonathan speaks with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to find out the best ways to identify and treat histamine intolerance.

The surprising truth about histamine intolerance

Learn the best ways to treat histamine intolerance.

In today’s episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee gives us  powerful strategies for effectively managing stress.

Beat stress with science: 4 key techniques for stress relief

Learn powerful strategies for managing stress.

In today’s episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan, Dr. Merlin Sheldrake, and Prof. Tim Spector ask: Why are mushrooms so special?

Mushrooms as medicine: Uncovering the health secrets of fungi

Why are mushrooms so special?

Today, Jonathan is joined by Prof. Christopher Gardner and Dr. Sarah Berry to dig into the misconceptions that have permeated diet narratives for decades.

 What to eat for your health, according to science

We dig into the misconceptions haunting diet narratives.

In today’s episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan, James Clear, and Federica ask: How can you develop lasting habits that lead to a healthier lifestyle?

The science of eating well: How to master healthy eating habits

How can you develop lasting habits that lead to a healthier lifestyle?

In today’s episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Andy ask: How can you improve your fitness to live a long, healthy life?

How to add a decade to your life

Prof. Tim Spector and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz describe how inflammation affects the gut microbiome and what you can do to reduce it. 

Inflammation and your gut: Expert guidance to improve your health

Learn how inflammation affects the gut microbiome and how to reduce it.

In part two of this special two-part episode, we’re taking a journey back through all of our episodes to bring you another 5 actionable tips.

10 tips to help you live healthier — part 2

We’ll find out why you should stop counting sheep and how fidgeting can boost your health

In this special two-part episode, we’re taking a journey back through all of our episodes to bring you 10 actionable tips.

10 tips to help you live healthier — part 1

We’ll explore whether you actually need to spend more on organic food, why snacking can help your diet, and plenty more.

In this episode, Tim and Sarah reveal seven essential strategies for eating healthily in 2024. They emphasize the importance of food quality.

How to eat well in 2024: 7 essential strategies

Tim and Sarah reveal seven essential strategies for eating healthily in 2024.

In today’s episode, Prof. Walter Willet joins Jonathan to discuss the importance of making dietary decisions that support your health.

Why unhealthy carbs are making you sick, and what to do about it

How much did your childhood diet affect your health in the long run?

In today’s episode, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz teaches us how best to approach FODMAPs so we can boost our gut health.

What is the low-FODMAP diet, and should you try it?

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz teaches us how best to approach FODMAPs

In today’s episode of ZOE Science and Nutrition, Jonathan, Sarah Berry, and Deborah Clegg explore changes in body fat distribution around menopause. 

How body fat impacts health and aging

Most people think of body fat as bad, but is this actually true?

 In today’s episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Prof. Daniel Lieberman debunk exercise myths and unlock the secrets to longer life. 

Exercise myths busted: Practical steps to sustain your health

Which activities can give us the benefits of 'exercise'?

In today’s episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan, Sarah, and Tim ask: How did ZOE hold up as part of a randomized controlled trial?

 Does ZOE work? Here's what our latest trial results show

How did ZOE hold up as part of a randomized controlled trial?

In today’s episode, Jonathan and Prof. Eric Rimm ask: How can we reduce our risk of getting heart disease?

How to prevent heart disease, according to science

How can we reduce our risk of getting heart disease?

In today’s episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz ask: What are lectins? Are they dangerous, or is this another myth?

The surprising truth about lectins

When cooked, lectins are nothing to worry about.

In today’s episode, Jonathan is joined by Prof. Ellen Langer to explore whether the power of your thoughts can combat aging.

How your mind can slow down the body's aging, with Ellen Langer

Can the power of your thoughts help defy aging?

In today’s episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Prof. Brad Schoenfeld ask: How can you maintain muscle mass as you age?

Resistance training: How to stay strong as you age

How can you maintain muscle mass as you age?

In today’s episode, Jonathan is joined by Dr. Alp Kantarci to explore how your oral cavity shapes your health.

The surprising link between dementia and oral health

How does your oral cavity shape your health?

In today’s episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Dr. Peter Attia ask: How can you maintain your health as you age?

Aging: How to live a longer and healthier life

How can you maintain your health as you age?

In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Prof. Javier Gonzalez ask: How much exercise do we really need?

Cardio exercise: How much do you really need?

How much cardio do you really need?

In today’s episode, Jonathan, Nicola Segata, and Tim Spector explore how ZOE’s unique microbiome health score provides personalized insights into your gut.

Gut microbiome testing: What can it reveal about your health?

Gain insight into how your gut bacteria affect your life.

In today’s episode, Jonathan and Prof. Felice Jacka delve into ultra-processed foods’ influence on our brain health.

The shocking way ultra-processed foods damage your brain

Do most of our calories come from ultra-processed foods?

 In today’s episode, Jonathan and Prof. Javier Gonzalez ask the question: Should we exercise on an empty stomach?

Food before exercise: What does science say?

What if we don’t eat anything before a workout?

Jonathan is joined by Dr. Justine Kluk, a consultant dermatologist, as well as Dr. Sarah Berry, to ask why our microbiomes are vital for our skin health.

 Skin aging and acne: What you should do

How do our microbiomes protect our skin health?

In today’s short episode, Jonathan and Dr. Sarah Berry unmask the inaccuracies in measuring calories and ask if counting calories is actually effective.

The great calorie deception: Are food labels misleading?

Is calorie counting actually effective?

Antibiotics can save your life, but what's their effect on your gut bacteria? Following an injury, Jonathan shares his gut health before and after antibiotics.

Antibiotics: The surprising truth about probiotics and what to do instead

Are there specific foods that can help your gut microbiome recover after antibiotics?

In today’s short episode, Jonathan and Dr. Sarah Berry put the spreads head to head. But which will come out on top: butter or margarine?

Butter vs. margarine: What does science say?

Jonathan and Dr. Sarah Berry put the spreads head to head.

How can we increase our healthy years? In this episode, Prof. Rose Anne Kenny explains how spending time with others can provide countless benefits as we age.

Healthy aging: The surprising power of your social life

Spending time with others can provide countless benefits as we age.

In today’s short episode, Jonathan and Dr. Will ask: When does diarrhea become ‘chronic’? And when do we need to seek medical care?

Chronic diarrhea? Here’s what to do

What is chronic diarrhea?

Is eating organic better for your health? And are the benefits worth the expense? In this episode, Prof. Tim Spector lays out the answers.

The truth about organic food, according to science

Is eating organic better for your health?

In today’s short episode, Jonathan and Dr. Sarah Berry ask: What are natural sugar alternatives, and are they healthier than table sugar?

What’s the best natural sugar substitute?

Are sugar alternatives really healthier?

Today, Jonathan is joined by ZOE regulars and renowned experts, Dr. Sarah Berry and Prof. Tim Spector. Find out whether you should eat dairy or cut it out.

Is dairy good or bad for you?

In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Dr. Sarah Berry ask: What’s the evidence behind menopause supplements?

 The truth about menopause supplements

What’s the evidence behind menopause supplements?

In today’s episode, Jonathan is joined by ZOE regulars and renowned experts Sarah Berry and Tim Spector to discuss how we can snack smarter.

How snacking impacts your health

How can we snack smarter?

In today’s short episode, Jonathan and Dr. Will ask: What are the health risks of diarrhea, and how can we treat it?

How to stop diarrhea and what NOT to do

It’s a shared experience that no one wants to share.

Dr. Hazel Wallace joins Jonathan to explain how the cycle affects almost every aspect of the body and looks at the evidence behind ‘cycle syncing.’

The menstrual cycle decoded: Lifestyle tips to ease your symptoms, with Hazel Wallace

How much do you know about menstrual cycles?

In today’s short episode, Jonathan and Dr. Will ask: What exactly is irritable bowel syndrome, and how can new research help us unravel its mysteries?

Conquer IBS: 3 steps to healthier digestion

What exactly is irritable bowel syndrome?

In today’s episode, Jonathan and Prof. Ben Wall unpack the latest research on connections between protein consumption and exercise.

Protein and exercise: The secrets of healthy aging?

How can protein affect our abilities to exercise and stay healthy?

In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Sarah ask: What is eating rate, and does it affect our health?

The surprising health impact of eating too fast

Could our eating rate really affect our health?

Today, Jonathan is joined by Prof. JoAnn Manson and Dr. Sarah Berry to explore the science behind HRT, a widely debated approach to menopause symptoms.

HRT for menopause: Find out if it's right for you

Delve into the science behind HRT.

In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Sarah ask: Are fish oil and omega-3 intakes important, or is this just another food myth?

Omega-3 supplements: Why you're (probably) wasting your money

Are fish oil and omega-3 intakes important, or is this another food myth?

In today’s episode, Dr. Chris van Tulleken joins Jonathan and Tim to explore how ultra-processed foods may impact our health. 

Is ultra-processed food hiding in your fridge?

Do ultra-processed foods pose risks?

In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Sarah ask: If nuts are so full of fat, can they really be good for us?

Why eating nuts makes you healthier, according to science

Nuts provide nutrients our brains and bodies need.

 Jonathan speaks with Prof. Christopher Gardner, a leading nutrition researcher, to find out whether we’re getting enough protein and how it works in our bodies.

 Should I eat more protein? 

Surely we’re getting enough protein?

In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Sarah ask: What are trans fats, and should we be worried about them in our diets?

Trans fats: How worried should you be?

Trans fats have a bit of a reputation.

We launched ZOE’s Habit Tracker to see whether small changes can improve your mood, energy, and other health factors. Here, discover what we’ve found so far.

ZOE Habit Tracker: Can 6 weeks change your life?

We’ve got some preliminary results to share with you.

Jonathan speaks to Dr. Robert Kushner, the lead investigator of a huge recent trial, about whether semaglutide really is a game-changing treatment for obesity.

Can Ozempic (semaglutide) solve weight loss?

Is semaglutide a game changer?

In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Will ask: What are nightshade vegetables, and how can they benefit our bodies?

Nightshade vegetables: Hazard or health food?

Should we avoid these vegetables?

Jonathan is joined by doctor and journalist Michael Mosley, plus Tim Spector, to discuss Michael’s four key habits that will improve our health.

Michael Mosley: 4 habits that changed his life

Which habits are (surprisingly) best for us?

In this episode, Jonathan delves into the microbiome, highlighting the most useful tips from conversations with Will Bulsiewicz and Tim Spector.

Best of gut health: Anniversary edition

We delve into the microbiome.

In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Will ask: Is lactose as dangerous as we’ve been led to believe?

Everything you've heard about lactose is wrong

Can lactose really be that bad for us?

Here, you’ll get a closer look at some of the fascinating results from ZOE’s recent investigation into intermittent fasting – The Big IF Study.

The Big IF Study: What did we find?

Take a peek at some of the fascinating results from our recent investigation into intermittent fasting.

In this episode, Jonathan speaks with cardiologist Eric Topol to explore how artificial intelligence may transform your next trip to the doctor.

The future is here: AI and personalized healthcare with Eric Topol 

Should we really trust machines with our health?

In today’s short episode, Jonathan and Sarah ask: What’s the truth about eggs? Are they healthy or not?

Eggs: Are they good for me?

What’s the truth about eggs?

In today’s episode, Jonathan speaks with Dr. Claire Steves, a professor at King's College London, about how aging works and what we can do about it.

How to maximize health in your later years

How does aging work?

In today’s short-ish episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Will ask: How much do we really know about constipation?

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