What About Porridge

In this episode we outline strategies for addressing chronic gut problems - as part 1 of our two part series on overcoming common gut issues using a structured, scientific approach. We also talk about the nutrient deficiencies I discovered after tracking a week of meals with Cronometer, and we dive into two standouts: choline and folate. We also answer a listener question about protein intake for...

In this episode, we make the case for the Paleo diet, and lay out the evidence that shows that it's still the best diet for modern humans. And we explore the reasons that so many people are fat, sick, and unhappy - something that's explained by the "evolutionary mismatch". We also cover the release of the new US dietary guidelines, which finally spell the end of the low fat diet,...

In this episode we discuss the role of diet in supporting athletic performance. Aimed at amateur athletes, this episode covers macro nutrient requirements, including up-to-date guidance for protein intake to support muscle protein synthesis, metabolic flexibility and the role of fat and carbohydrate as it applies to exercise intensity, and we also look at the micro nutrients that are critical for...

In this episode we walk through a list of ten specific things you can implement that have been shown to slow the process of biological aging. We discuss the fact that biological age is very different from chronological age, and is highly modifiable., and mention the well-known example of Bryan Johnson who has slowed his rate of ageing dramatically. We also talk about ways to measure biological age...

In this episode we continue our 1-day meal plan series, this time focusing on vegan meals. We explore another case from Ben's clinic, this time 43 year old “M”. We discuss her symptoms that include chronic fatigue and stomach pains/ irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and we walk-through the steps taken to identify the root causes - discovering a gut infection and an autoimmune thyroid condition c...

In this episode we dive into the murky world of vegetable oils, aka seed oils, or “industrial seed oils”, and we show why the oils most commonly used in cooking and industrial food production, such as canola, corn, cottonseed, soybean, and sunflower, might not be “heart healthy”, and might not be healthy at all. We talk about the crucial role that dietary fat plays in our health, especially the he...

In this episode we open up the mailbag and tackle the backlog of questions from our listeners. We do our best to explain what it means to be “chronically healthy” and resilient, or anti-fragile. We discuss randomised controlled trials (RCTs), and how to use the strongest evidence to navigate the field of nutrition. We also explain why nettles are NOT a “highly bioavailable source of iron”, but tha...

In this episode we attempt to answer the question "what should you eat?” and lay out of set of principles for an optimum diet . We also walk listeners through a 1-day optimum meal plan that meets all nutrient targets, apart from vitamin D. We also dive into the real life case of Jemima, a 37 year old female with gut problems and low energy, and discuss how we identified and resolved the root cause...

In this episode we discuss porridge and whether you should eat it as a regular part of a healthy diet. We analyse the nutrient content of porridge, discuss the metabolic effects of a diet high in carbohydrates, and we dive into the case of 35 year old Robert whose symptoms include low energy and weight gain.

In this episode we discuss why we eat and what happens if we get it wrong! We cover everything from macro and micro nutrients, to common signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiencies, and we dive into the case of 46 year old Diana whose symptoms include chronic acne rosacea, brain fog, and low energy.