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
How to use food as medicine to reverse disease in months - the top 5 foods you must eat to live longer | Dr Dariush Mozaffarian
Oct 22, 20261h 2m
Most replayed moment: Why fermented foods are the future of gut health | Professor Tim Spector
Oct 20, 202615 min
The 9 best foods to beat the winter blues, end brain fog and stop anxiety | Prof Tim Spector
Oct 15, 20261h 5m
Most replayed moment: Sleep myths that are ruining your rest | Dr Sophie Bostock
Oct 13, 202615 min
How to build muscle & stay strong at any age: The surprising links between your gut health, strength training and healthy ageing | Prof Claire Steves & Prof Tim Spector
Oct 8, 20261h 1m
Most replayed moment: How to stop fighting your body clock | Prof. Debra Skene
Oct 6, 202611 min
How to eat to lower inflammation - the top 5 foods to boost energy, stop pain, and to live longer | Prof Luke O’Neill
Oct 1, 20261h
Most replayed moment: The hidden dangers of hearing loss | Prof. Marcelo Rivolta
Sep 29, 20269 min
Inside Tim Spector’s weekly food shop - 6 grocery rules to lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart disease risk | Prof Tim Spector & Prof Sarah Berry
Sep 24, 20261h 2m
Most replayed moment: What your wearable is really telling you | Dr Malcolm Finlay
Sep 22, 202614 min
Is your gut the secret to anti-aging? 6 science-backed ways to boost your bone strength, muscle, and balance | Prof Elaine Dennison
Sep 17, 202655 min
Most replayed moment: How to build a better breakfast | Prof. Ben Gardner & Tim Spector
Sep 15, 202614 min
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