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ZOE Science & Nutrition, page 3
by ZOE · English
The world’s top scientists explain the latest health, nutrition, and gut health research and translate it into practical advice to improve your health & weight. Join ZOE Science & Nutrition, on a journey of scientific discovery. Hosted by Jonathan Wolf.
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4 lifestyle changes that lower high blood pressure | Dr Sanjay GuptaHigh blood pressure (“silent killer”) is a dynamic physiological response and often a symptom of lifestyle factors; sustained elevation damages organs over years.29 Jan 2026 · 56 min · 27 chapters
Recap: Fat: The full story | Sarah BerryA “fat full story” recap arguing that health effects depend on fat type, food matrix, and processing—not just saturated/unsaturated labels or a single nutrition number.27 Jan 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
4 foods that heal your gut and reduce inflammation (in as little as 24 hours!) | Dr Will BulsiewiszInflammation as a “health story of our time,” driven by chronic low-grade immune activation linked to gut dysbiosis and a weakened gut barrier.22 Jan 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 30 chapters
Recap: How to maintain new habits in the New Year | Tara Swart & Sarah BerryWhy New Year resolutions fail and how to build lasting habits using neuroscience—small, consistent “micro goals,” realistic timelines, and restarting without guilt.20 Jan 2026 · 12 min · 4 chapters
5 daily habits of people who live longer | Dan BuettnerLongevity “Blue Zones” and five daily habits linked to living past 100, with a focus on breakfast, meal timing, whole-food plant patterns, and social/environmental factors.15 Jan 2026 · 1 h · 21 chapters
Recap: How your gut microbes could fight disease | Suzanne Devkota & Tim SpectorGut microbiome’s role in training the immune system and protecting against disease; how early-life exposures shape later allergy and autoimmune risk; how to assess and improve gut health via diet and…13 Jan 2026 · 17 min · 8 chapters
How to drink alcohol without destroying your health | Prof. David NuttProf. David Nutt explains why alcohol is harmful (dose-dependent, toxic, addictive, and damaging to organs/brain) yet still widely used as a “social lubricant,” and gives practical ways to cut down…8 Jan 2026 · 52 min · 21 chapters
Recap: How to break bad habits and transform your health | Rich Roll & Tim SpectorRich Roll and Tim Spector recap how to break bad habits and transform health via rapid diet change, microbiome effects, and sustainable habit-building in midlife.6 Jan 2026 · 17 min · 8 chapters
What happens when you start eating healthy?Two long-term Zoe Nutrition members explain what happens when you start eating healthy, and how Zoe’s science-based approach differs from calorie counting and restrictive diets.1 Jan 2026 · 56 min · 20 chapters
Recap: We need to talk about metabolism | Shawn Stevenson & Tim SpectorExplains metabolism as the body’s full energy-conversion system (not just calorie counting) and discusses “metabolic health” as overall energy management efficiency and side-effect-free processing.30 Dec 2025 · 14 min · 4 chapters
8 ways to eat better in 2026 | Prof. Tim Spector and Prof. Sarah BerryZoe Science and Nutrition episode laying out “eight science-backed principles” for eating better in 2026, aiming to cut through nutrition myths and Instagram-style contradictions.26 Dec 2025 · 1 h 10 min · 24 chapters
Recap: Why you should stop counting calories | Giles YeoGiles Yeo argues you should stop obsessing over calorie counting. While weight change still requires an energy deficit (physics), calories are “nutrient blind” and one-dimensional, so focusing on the…23 Dec 2025 · 16 min · 6 chapters
ZOE’s best health tips of 2025 - Part 2ZOE Science & Nutrition’s 2025 highlights (Part 2): how to experiment safely on health, why sleep is foundational, myths about cheese and nightmares, oats vs blood sugar, arthritis improvements from…18 Dec 2025 · 48 min · 19 chapters
Recap: Tips to help prevent Alzheimer’s | Drs. Ayesha & Dean SherzaiEpisode recap focuses on preventing Alzheimer’s by addressing long-term brain risk factors shaped by decades of lifestyle choices. Neurologists Dr. Ayesha and Dr.16 Dec 2025 · 15 min · 4 chapters
ZOE’s best health tips of 2025 - Part 1In this special episode, the host Jonathan Wolf highlights the most impactful moments from 2025, focusing on health tips that have resonated with listeners throughout the year.11 Dec 2025 · 44 min
ZOE's best health tips of 2024 - Part 1Part 1 of “ZOE’s best health tips of 2024” (two-part recap). Focuses on building sustainable healthy eating habits, plant-forward diets (including “30 plants a week”), gut-brain links, and highlights…11 Dec 2025 · 49 min · 27 chapters
Recap: Is it time for you to try fasting? | Dr Valter Longo & Tim SpectorIn this episode, Jonathan Wolf hosts Dr. Valter Longo and Tim Spector to discuss the science behind fasting and its potential health benefits.9 Dec 2025 · 17 min
Healthier holiday eating with smart food swaps | Dr Federica AmatiHealthier holiday eating with smart food swaps4 Dec 2025 · 46 min
Recap: The truth about artificial sweeteners | Eran Elinav & Tim SpectorRecap of artificial/non-nutritive sweeteners (e.g., Diet Coke) and whether they’re “inert,” focusing on effects on blood sugar and the gut microbiome; includes advice on weaning off sweet drinks.2 Dec 2025 · 12 min · 4 chapters
Sleep, stress and exercise: your longevity toolkit | Kayla Barnes-LentzLongevity and healthspan optimization, focusing on sleep, stress, exercise, and “biohacking vs science-backed” interventions; includes Kayla Barnes-Lentz’s self-experiments and how women’s biology…27 Nov 2025 · 58 min · 26 chapters
Recap: Scrappy ways to eat healthier and save money | Carleigh Bodrug & Will BulsiewiczRecap: Scrappy ways to eat healthier and save money25 Nov 2025 · 13 min
What to eat (and avoid) in a world full of plastic | Dr. Sabine DonnaiIn this episode of the ZOE Science & Nutrition podcast, hosted by Jonathan Wolf, Dr. Sabine Donnai, a longevity doctor, discusses the pervasive issue of plastic in our environment and bodies.20 Nov 2025 · 56 min
Recap: Understanding endometriosis and PCOS | Dr Jen AshtonRecap of gynecological health basics on endometriosis and PCOS, including symptoms, diagnosis, diet/lifestyle links, and when to seek expert care. Guest: Dr Jen Ashton, an American gynecologist.18 Nov 2025 · 11 min · 4 chapters
Fermented foods: what to eat to cut inflammation | Prof. Tim SpectorIn this episode of the ZOE Science & Nutrition podcast, hosted by Jonathan Wolf, Professor Tim Spector discusses the significance of fermented foods in improving health, particularly their role in…13 Nov 2025 · 1 h 4 min