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Podcast · 51 episodes

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by Spirit Studios · English

I’m Sunna Van Kampen. After years of battling constant illness, I realised that the health headlines we’re fed are often nothing more than clever marketing. Now, I’m on a mission to cut through the noise. I founded Tonic Health to change the industry, and now I’m on a mission to bring that same clarity to your life. Each week, I’m grilling the UK’s leading nutritionists, doctors, and scientists to get the facts behind the fads. We’re stripping away the jargon to answer your burning questions about what we’re really putting in our bodies. From the ‘healthy’ habits that are secretly holding you back to the simple changes that actually deliver results, we’re exposing the good, the bad, and the essential facts. No more confusing trends, no more industry spin - just The Unprocessed Truth. Join me every week as we finally uncover what it actually takes to thrive in the modern world. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunprocessedtruthpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunprocessedtruth Tonic Health: https://www.instagram.com/tonichealth/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Did Joe Wicks Just Declare War on Ultra-Processed Food?In this episode of *The Unprocessed Truth*, host Sunna Van Kampen discusses Joe Wicks' provocative new documentary *License to Kill*, which addresses the issue of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and the…7 Oct 2025 · 12 min
Emily Johnson (Arthritis Foodie): How Healthy Swaps Helped Her Beat Arthritis NATURALLY!In this episode of *The Unprocessed Truth*, host Sunna Van Kampen interviews Emily Johnson, a young woman who has successfully navigated her battle with arthritis through dietary changes and…2 Oct 2025 · 55 min
Paracetamol In Pregnancy: Is There A Risk?In this episode of The Unprocessed Truth, host Sunna Van Kampen discusses the contentious issue of paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen or Tylenol) usage during pregnancy, particularly its…29 Sep 2025 · 13 min
Ferne McCann: Food Confessions, Family Life & Finding BalanceFern McCann discusses her path from reality TV to launching wellness and food projects, and shares how she balances mental health, fitness, and family eating.25 Sep 2025 · 59 min · 24 chapters
The Truth About CholesterolThe episode challenges the decades-old “high cholesterol = heart disease” message, arguing cholesterol is a health marker but not the sole cause; risk depends on metabolic health, cholesterol…22 Sep 2025 · 11 min · 5 chapters
The Truth Behind Tap Water, Fruit Juices, Seed Oils, And Many More...This episode of The Unprocessed Truth answers listener questions about “real/unprocessed” nutrition and lifestyle.18 Sep 2025 · 54 min · 20 chapters
Is Salt A Silent Killer? Let's Discuss...Whether salt is a “silent killer,” and why health advice shifted from “avoid salt” to “electrolytes/electrolyte powders” and adding salt for hydration.15 Sep 2025 · 13 min · 11 chapters
Strictly's Montell Douglas: From The Olympics, To Gladiators, To The Ballroom...Montel Douglas discusses how her Jamaican-British upbringing shaped her relationship with food and routine, then traces her athletic journey from sprinting to the Olympics, later switching to…11 Sep 2025 · 1 h 16 min · 29 chapters
The Hidden Dangers of MicroplasticsMicroplastics—fragments under 5mm—found from oceans to human bloodstreams, with early research linking them to hormone disruption, fertility problems, and inflammation.8 Sep 2025 · 11 min · 8 chapters
Nutritionist Sarah Ann Macklin: Modelling, Burnout & the Healing Power of NutritionSarah Ann Macklin (model-turned-nutritionist) discusses how nutrition, mental health, and burnout connect—moving from “model diet” habits and constant comparison to learning her neurodivergent needs,…4 Sep 2025 · 1 h 14 min · 25 chapters
Cruiserweight Boxer Chris Billam-Smith: Overcoming A 1% Recovery Status & Becoming a WBO ChampionChris Billam-Smith (“The Gentleman”) discusses how diet, weight-cutting, and mindset shaped his boxing career, including overcoming a “1% recovery” illness during a world-title week and winning the…28 Aug 2025 · 58 min · 17 chapters
We Need To Stop Calorie CountingArgues that calorie counting is often obsessive and misleading; weight control should focus on nutrient quality and intuitive eating rather than tracking numbers.25 Aug 2025 · 9 min · 2 chapters
Olympian Laviai Nielson: Paris Olympics Journey & her Multiple Sclerosis (MS) DiagnosisLaviai Nielsen discusses her path from Sudanese-heritage family meals to elite sprinting/400m success, then how her 2021 multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis changed her training, nutrition, and…21 Aug 2025 · 1 h · 20 chapters
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Making You Fat...Here's WhyThe episode argues that ultra-processed foods lead to weight gain by increasing calorie intake and bypassing fullness cues, citing a new UCL/Nature Medicine study.18 Aug 2025 · 11 min · 4 chapters
Ashley Cain: Ultraman World Record, Superman Shake & Jam DoughnutsAshley Cain discusses his childhood food culture, later health collapse after early retirement from sport, and his current disciplined “Superman shake” and family-meal routine.14 Aug 2025 · 1 h 14 min · 27 chapters
The Real Reason Diets Don’t WorkWhy most diets fail and what to do instead—covering biological adaptations (adaptive thermogenesis, muscle loss, hunger hormones), psychological traps (willpower limits, stress/cortisol,…11 Aug 2025 · 10 min · 9 chapters
Anya Garnis: From Strictly Come Dancing to Life with SunnaAnya Garnis discusses her childhood food and training in Eastern Europe/Siberia, her ballroom career (Russia, New York, US Latin champion, So You Think You Can Dance, Broadway, world tours, Strictly…7 Aug 2025 · 54 min · 27 chapters
The Power of a Consistent Nighttime RoutineThe episode argues that a consistent nighttime routine—especially sleep timing, light exposure, and food timing—is fundamental to health, recovery, immune function, and healthy aging.4 Aug 2025 · 10 min · 8 chapters
Former UKSF Anthony Stazicker: Fuelling A 7-Day Everest Mission & Military Food Regimes Anthony Stazicker, a former UK Special Forces member and Everest speed record holder, discusses how food functioned as “fuel” across his life: childhood family meals, youth football nutrition, Royal…31 Jul 2025 · 1 h 33 min · 33 chapters
This Morning Routine Will Change Your LifeMorning routine advice framed as “what will change your life,” rejecting viral fads like ice baths.28 Jul 2025 · 8 min · 1 chapter
Casey O'Gorman: Bad Habits, Love Island Transformation & Marathon TrainingCasey O’Gorman discusses his food history and relationship with eating, how he prepped for Love Island (including an eight-week “shredding” plan), and his marathon training and fueling.24 Jul 2025 · 1 h 1 min · 24 chapters
Let's Discuss The New NHS 10-Year PlanDiscussion of the UK’s proposed NHS 10-year plan, framed as “five good and five bad” points, focused on prevention, obesity, and how to reduce pressure on the NHS.21 Jul 2025 · 11 min · 4 chapters
Emily Miller: Veganism, Nutrient Deficiencies & Reality TV PressuresEmily Miller (Too Hot to Handle, co-host/podcast with Cam) discusses her health journey through veganism/vegetarianism, nutrient deficiencies, and how reality TV and motherhood shaped her eating…17 Jul 2025 · 59 min · 26 chapters
Are Seed Oils Killing Me?A bonus episode argues that “seed oils” (industrial, processed vegetable oils) may be harmful, while recommending olive oil as the safer default.14 Jul 2025 · 9 min · 6 chapters