Diet And Health Today

In this episode, Zoë chats with Marc Girardot, who discusses his groundbreaking work on his Bolus Theory, which posits that injections bypass the body's natural defenses, leading to various health issues. Girardot shares his insights on the implications of this theory, emphasising the need for a re-evaluation of medical practices and public awareness regarding the potential harms of injections. Video podcast and transcript available at https://zoeharcombe.com

In this conversation, Jon Furniss shares his personal journey with Type 1 diabetes, detailing his diagnosis, self-education, and the importance of understanding insulin management. He discusses the impact of lifestyle choices, including diet and exercise, on blood glucose levels and shares insights from his experiences with fasting and endurance challenges. We also touch on the significance of gut health and the role of infections in diabetes management, emphasising the need for quality information and community support for those living with diabetes.

In this conversation, Zoë Harcombe and Hannah Sutter discuss the complexities of the ketogenic diet, exploring its history, variants, and applications in both weight loss and medical treatment, particularly for epilepsy. They discuss personal experiences with keto, the importance of compliance, and the need for individualised dietary approaches. The conversation also touches on future research directions and the potential of keto in addressing various health issues.

In this episode, Zoë chats with Dr Benjamin Bikman about GLP-1 agonists, a class of drugs used for weight loss and diabetes management. They discuss the role of GLP-1 in metabolism, the effects of GLP-1 agonists on weight loss and insulin sensitivity, and the potential side effects and limitations of these drugs. Dr Bikman explains how GLP-1 agonists slow down intestinal movement, leading to feelings of nausea and reduced appetite. He also discusses the paradox of these drugs stimulating the growth of new fat cells while promoting weight loss. Full show notes and video over at https://www.zoeharcombe.com

In this conversation, I chat with Dr Ahmad Malik, a foot and ankle surgeon, about his experience in the medical field and the impact of guidelines on patient care. We discuss the influence of guidelines on medical decision-making, the commercialisation and privatisation of the NHS, and the erosion of clinical expertise. Ahmad shares his concerns about the de-skilling of surgeons and the focus on efficiency over patient-centered care. He emphasises the importance of critical thinking and individualised treatment in medicine.

Dr Lindsay Browning is an international sleep expert, psychologist and best-selling author. In this conversation we discuss the importance of sleep and the misconceptions surrounding it. Dr Browning explains that sleep cycles consist of different stages, including deep sleep and REM sleep and that it is normal to wake up multiple times during the night. Dr Lindsay Browning discusses the importance of sleep and provides insights into improving sleep quality. She explains the impact of technology, stress, and caffeine on sleep, as well as the role of circadian rhythms and jet lag. Dr. Browning also shares tips for managing insomnia and the benefits of napping. For full show notes and video interview,  please visit www.zoeharcombe.com

I really enjoyed this interview. I learned lots and I found Guy’s answers to what seemed like basic questions very interesting. In an hour we covered: Why Guy became interested in omega-3 in the first place? For him and his family; The three top dietary factors that he thinks are part of chronic disease; The forms in which omega-3 comes and what the balance should be and many more fascinating questions. For full show notes and video interview,  please visit www.zoeharcombe.com

In this conversation, Dr. Christy Kesslering discusses the connection between cancer and metabolic health. She shares her journey as a radiation oncologist and how she discovered the importance of insulin in cancer development. Dr. Kesslering emphasises the role of markers in assessing metabolic health and guiding dietary interventions. She also discusses the evidence for the efficacy of diet in cancer treatment and the use of fasting in combination with keto diets. For full show notes and video interview,  please visit www.zoeharcombe.com

Dentist James Goolnik discusses the connection between dentistry and nutrition, specifically focusing on the impact of sugar on dental health. He emphasizes the importance of regular dental checkups and explains how dentists can identify early signs of tooth decay and oral cancer. For detailed shownotes, transcript and video, visit https://www.zoeharcombe.com

Nick Thompson is a vet. He has been fighting for responsible, species-appropriate raw food feeding for pets for over 25 years. His tireless drive for healthy pets from birth to graceful old age brought him to raw feeding in the mid-1990s. We struggled to keep this to an hour covering so much of interest to animal lovers and pet owners – as well as anyone interested in diet and health…  For video of interview and transcript, visit https://zoeharcombe.com

In this really varied podcast (a bit over an hour), Gary and Zoë cover topics from bad science to sugar. There were many prepared questions, but the first question took a really interesting direction, which led to the uncovering of many varied topics. For video and transcript, visit https://zoeharcombe.com

In this wonderful meeting of minds, Georgia and Zoë  talk about why the dietary guidelines are just about the opposite of what we should be advised to eat.  They discuss how they both got into the world of diet and health and why they now think as they do. Georgia shares when and how she personally realised that many plants were ‘not her friends’ and how she resolved this. They cover animal foods vs plant foods, nutrients, anti-nutrients and what we need to base meals on. For full show notes, transcripts and video, visit www.zoeharcombe.com

In a lively hour, Gareth and Zoë discuss all things farming from BAFTA nominations, supermarket power, fair prices for produce, diversification, the weather, the ‘Beast from the East’, to Brian May, badgers and, of course, Clarkson’s Farm.

Dr Ian Lake is a UK General Practitioner and a person with Type 1 Diabetes, T1D. He was diagnosed with LADA (Late Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) Type 1 Diabetes, at age 36 and managed it with a DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) style approach for the first 20 years. He changed his approach to a very low carb diet approximately 9 years ago and he shares his learnings and experiments in this podcast.  For show notes and full video of our chat, visit https://zoeharcombe.com

In this episode, Jason Fung and Zoë discuss low carb, low calorie and fasting as tools for putting T2D into remission. The discussion included the metabolic challenge with low calorie diets and why fasting avoids this. Jason sorts out thermodynamics along the way! Full show notes, video and transcript over at https://www.zoeharcombe.com/

A fascinating two part chat with Ben Rubin in which we explored the NHS, Ben’s personal connections with the NHS, why it’s so complex, the costs, how the NHS should be designed (human centred) and how it is designed (layer upon layer of tech projects and upgrades).  Part 2 is available at zoeharcombe.com and dietandhealthtoday.com

Professor Marcantonio Spada is Professor of Addictive Behaviours and Mental Health in the School of Applied Sciences at London South Bank University where he is Deputy Lead of the Centre for Addictive Behaviours Research and Course Director of the MSc Addiction Psychology and Counselling. Professor Spada also serves as both Editor-in-Chief of Addictive Behaviours and Addictive Behaviours Reports, and as Associate Editor of Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy. He has significant expertise in psychological therapies and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).

Liz Earle MBE has been a trusted authority in the world of wellbeing for over 30 years. She has written more than 35 books on many aspects of nutritional, hormonal and gut health, as well as being a regular wellness TV presenter and host of the popular Liz Earle Wellbeing Show podcast. She is passionate about improving the health of mid-life women and beyond, especially helping women from all backgrounds achieve a better ‘second half’. Full shownotes over at https://www.dietandhealthtoday.com/

Dr Kendrick is a GP living in Macclesfield, England. He has spent over 30 years researching the reasons for heart disease, which you can now read about in his new book "The enduring mystery of heart disease... The Clot Thickens"

Monya is a chef and culinary consultant originally from Cape Town, South Africa. Since moving to the UK in 2012, she has worked for both Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck Group and Le Cordon Bleu.