ZOE Science & Nutrition
ZOE
Tim Spector and expert guests dissecting nutrition science and its everyday applications.
Why we picked this
We picked ZOE Science & Nutrition because it translates complex metabolic and microbiome research into actionable nutritional science without resorting to wellness industry platitudes. The hosts examine how everyday foods interact with individual biology, prioritizing long-term clinical data over fleeting diet trends. We favor this show for listeners who want rigorous explanations of how diet impacts blood sugar and gut health, backed by primary research rather than sweeping generalizations. The back catalog rewards anyone trying to understand the actual mechanisms of human metabolism.
Recent episodes
Most replayed moment: The hormone that controls your weight | Dr Andrew Jenkinson
Sep 8, 202612 min
The secret to coping with stress - how to protect your brain and body, and feel calmer now | Prof Carmine Pariante
Sep 3, 202659 min
Most replayed moment: The hidden battle inside your gut | Tim Spector & Nicola Segata
Sep 1, 202615 min
The 5 best food swaps to lower cholesterol, protect your heart and to live longer | Dr. Alice Lichtenstein
Aug 27, 202652 min
Most replayed moment: Can you really boost your immune system? | Professor Daniel Davis
Aug 25, 202616 min
5 ways to control your blood sugar, reverse insulin resistance, and reduce your heart disease risk | Prof Rob Semple
Aug 20, 202655 min
Most replayed moment: The things hiding in your food? | Professor Marion Nestle
Aug 18, 202614 min
How to shrink the dangerous fat linked to heart disease and cancer in 12 weeks | Prof Jimmy Bell
Aug 13, 202659 min
Most replayed moment: Why sleep may be the key to heart health | Dr Nour Makarem
Aug 11, 202613 min
The evolutionary science behind why you can’t lose weight and how to avoid 5 modern food mistakes | Prof Daniel Lieberman
Aug 6, 202652 min
Most replayed moment: Do you really need vitamin supplements? | David Seres
Aug 4, 202616 min
How to reduce your heart disease, dementia and cancer risk with 12 everyday high-fibre foods | Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall & Prof Sarah Berry
Jul 30, 20261h 1m
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