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.
296 episodes transcribedToday we’re talking about strength. Building muscle doesn’t have to mean lifting heavy weights in a fancy gym. In fact, you can do it from the comfor...
Most of us never question how we breathe. Yet many of us over-breathe or mouth-breathe without realising it. In this episode, investigative journalist...
Today, we’re taking a closer look at one of the world’s favourite breakfasts - oats. Depending on who you ask, oats are either a superfood or source...
Snacks make up a quarter of what most people eat. Yet most of us never question them. In this episode, Professor Sarah Berry, ZOE’s Chief Scientist,...
Today, we’re asking how we can boost our brain. Our brain is a living, morphing organ that is constantly responding to the stimuli we feed it. So the...
Chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity are killing more people than ever before. Could your diet be the biggest driver of this ris...
Today, we’re talking about arthritis. It might not sound as alarming as cancer or heart disease, but arthritis can quietly turn simple movements into...
Are modern habits around cleanliness, parenting, and social contact shaping your gut health more than you realise? In this episode, Professor Tim Sp...
Today, we’re exploring circadian rhythms. Did you know you could eat the exact same meal at two different times of day and your body would respond dr...
High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for deaths globally. But what if your blood pressure numbers were only part of that story? In this...
Today, we’re talking about fat. Since founding ZOE, I’ve actually started eating more fat. That might surprise you. Because for decades, we’ve been t...
Heart disease, dementia, depression, diabetes: what do these conditions have in common? Dr Will Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist and New York Times be...
Today we’re talking about habits. Every January, millions of us set ambitious goals for the year ahead. Maybe you want to eat better, move more, stre...
Would you like to stay healthy until you're 100? For most of us, the answer is, of course, yes. But why do some people live longer, and is it achievab...
Inside each of us lives a bustling community of microbes; tiny organisms that outnumber our human cells. They’re there from the very moment we’re born...
Dry January often raises big questions: how much alcohol is actually safe, and do you need to stop drinking altogether to protect your health? In this...
Change is difficult. Our routines can feel locked in, our habits on autopilot, and the idea of a major lifestyle overhaul can seem impossible. Howev...
What really happens when you stop dieting and start eating healthy? In this episode, we hear from two real people who spent years trying to “do the ri...
We often hear people talk about metabolism - whether it’s fast, slow, strong, or sluggish. It’s one of those health buzzwords that’s often said, but r...
What if small changes to how you eat in 2026 could help you feel more energetic, less hungry, and more in control of your health? In this episode, we...
