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We are getting sicker every day from cheap, addictive junk food. The food industry approaches food as “engineering projects,” with the end goal of creating “heavy users”—a disturbing internal term used by food manufacturers that helps them make as much money as possible at the expense of public health. It’s time we take a look at the intentional manipulation of our taste buds and the politics that support these practices.

In today’s episode, I talk with Michael Moss, Dhru Purohit, Calley Means, and Nina Teicholz about the formula to get you addicted to junk food and the money spent to influence you to buy more.

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In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin gives advice about sugar swaps to boost your immunity.

During this episode you will learn about:

• The link between sugar and your immunity 

• Possible sugar swaps you can try today

Link to Testing:

https://hopenaturalhealth.wellproz.com/

Link to Period Planner:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

For more on Dr. Erin and Hope Natural Health:

• Take the Period Quiz: https://form.jotform.com/230368188751059

• Check out my Hormone Reset Program: https://hopenaturalhealth.practicebetter.io/#/619ef36b398033103c7b6bf9/bookings?p=633b5cca8019b9e8d6c3518d&step=package

• Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/

• Dr. Erin’s Website: https://hopenaturalhealth.com/

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In this series of special editions of BBC Radio 4 podcast Just One Thing, Michael Mosley quizzes the world’s leading health experts on the best ways to live well. In this Inflammation Special, we hear from Janet Lord, who is Professor of Immune Cell Biology at the Institute for Inflammation and Ageing at Birmingham University.

We hear the top tips that Professor Lord swears by to reduce the damaging effects of inflammation on our body. How can simply moving your muscles make anti-inflammatory chemicals? Why could how much you eat be important? And what should you be eating to help reduce inflammation?

And as this is a Just One Thing special, we'll end each interview by asking Professor Lord for the one single-most effective health hack to reduce inflammation.

Producer: Dom Byrne Production Manager: Maria Simons Exec Producer: Zoe Heron Specially composed music by Richard Atkinson (Mcasso) A BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 4.

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin gives advice about keeping yourself healthy.

During this episode you will learn about:

• Common immunity myths

• Natural ways to boost your immunity

Link to Testing:

https://hopenaturalhealth.wellproz.com/

Link to Period Planner:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

For more on Dr. Erin and Hope Natural Health:

• Take the Period Quiz: https://form.jotform.com/230368188751059

• Check out my Hormone Reset Program: https://hopenaturalhealth.practicebetter.io/#/619ef36b398033103c7b6bf9/bookings?p=633b5cca8019b9e8d6c3518d&step=package

• Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/

• Dr. Erin’s Website: https://hopenaturalhealth.com/

• Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA

Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth

“How to eat with friends and be healthier”

When was the last time you sat down at a dinner table and shared a meal with friends over laughter and stories?

If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to remember a time in the last couple of days. And if you’re averse to the idea of going through the effort of having to find someone to share a meal with, research shows it has benefits!

Recent studies found that regularly eating with others is linked to feeling happier, more satisfied with life and trusting of others. For children and adolescents, frequent family meals were associated with better health outcomes. But why? 

We’ll talk about the evidence based reasons for the health benefits of sharing food around a table, including the evolutionary link as an adaptive benefit from our hunter-gatherer ancestors to the psychological reasons as well as practical benefits!

I’ll certainly be eating with friends twice a week from now on! To talk about this topic I have researcher and science writer at Doctor’s Kitchen Sakina Okoko as well as our food producer for the DK app Órfhlaith Noone.

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Do you realize how closely your diet affects your general health and well-being? Have you ever wondered how advertising affects what you eat? How much do you think your childhood diet is affecting your health in the long run?  

In today’s episode, Jonathan is joined by Prof. Walter Willett to discuss the importance of carefully considering what you eat and making decisions that support your health.

Professor Walter Willett, from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, is the world's most cited nutritional scientist — with over 2,000 publications and several books to his name. Prof. Willett has focused much of his work over the last 40 years on the development and evaluation of methods to study the effects of diet on the occurrence of major diseases. 

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Timecodes:

00:00    Introduction

01:42    Quickfire questions

04:07    What is the average Western diet today?

08:01    Why is so hard to get a straight answer on diet and disease?

10:15    The latest understanding on the link between diet and disease

14:31    Carbohydrates: distinguishing the beneficial from the detrimental

17:47    The hidden truths behind refined starches and sugary beverages

27:06    Diet is a public health issue

32:18     How bad is red meat consumption and soy alternative?

46:09    Exploring the impact of childhood dietary habits on lifelong health

54:21    Is it too late to change what we eat and benefit from it?

58:10    Walters view on the current American diet guildelines    

1:05:15  What is the influence of vitamin supplements on sustaining peak vitality?

1:09:13  How the traditional Mediterranean diet can prevent diseases    

1:11:07   Summary

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Diet assessment methods in the Nurses' Health Studies and contribution to evidence-based nutritional policies and guidelines from the American Journal of Public health

Diet, lifestyle, and genetic risk factors for type 2 diabetes: A review from the Nurses’ Health Study, Nurses’ Health Study 2, and Health Professionals’ Follow-up Study from Current Nutrition Reports

Association between healthy eating patterns and risk of cardiovascular disease from JAMA Internal Medicine 

The Mediterranean diet: Science and practice from Public Health Nutrition

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Jenn Foster co-owner of Elite Online Publishing, interviews Dr. Brad Montagne about the world of functional medicine and his expertise in addressing chronic illnesses, including Lyme disease. Join them as they uncover the truth behind Lyme disease, dispel common misconceptions, and explore the holistic approach Dr. Brad takes to restore health and wellness.

Learn More About Dr. Brad Montagne: https://healthfullyu.com/

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This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Bioptimizers, and Paleovalley. 

Contrary to popular belief, women cannot follow the same health and fitness protocols as men and expect the same results. Unlike men, women in their reproductive years have specific hormonal considerations, and their rise and fall throughout the month impact everything from energy to focus, mood, metabolism, and the ability to adapt to good-for-you stressors like exercise or fasting. Meanwhile, perimenopause and menopause pose a whole other list of considerations to keep women feeling well.

In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Mindy Pelz and Dr. Sara Gottfried about why we need to prioritize teaching women about their hormones.

Dr. Mindy Pelz is a renowned holistic health expert and one of the leading voices in educating women about their hormonal health. She has empowered hundreds of thousands of people around the world to tap into their bodies' innate healing abilities through her “5-Step Approach,” which uses fasting, personalized nutrition, stress management, chemical detoxification, and lifestyle changes to optimize health and slow the aging process.

Dr. Sara Gottfried is a board-certified physician who graduated from Harvard and MIT. She practices evidence-based integrative, precision, and Functional Medicine. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University, and Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. Her three New York Times bestselling books include: The Hormone Cure, The Hormone Reset Diet, and Younger. Her latest book is called Women, Food, and Hormones.

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In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin gives advice about good fats.

During this episode you will learn about:

• The benefits of eating enough fats

• Positive effects of eating good fats

• Examples of good fats

Link to Testing:

https://hopenaturalhealth.wellproz.com/

Link to Period Planner:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

For more on Dr. Erin and Hope Natural Health:

• Take the Period Quiz: https://form.jotform.com/230368188751059

• Check out my Hormone Reset Program: https://hopenaturalhealth.practicebetter.io/#/619ef36b398033103c7b6bf9/bookings?p=633b5cca8019b9e8d6c3518d&step=package

• Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/

• Dr. Erin’s Website: https://hopenaturalhealth.com/

• Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA

Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin gives advice about good posture.

During this episode you will learn about:

• The numerous benefits of good posture

• Exercises to improve posture

Link to Testing:

https://hopenaturalhealth.wellproz.com/

Link to Period Planner:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

For more on Dr. Erin and Hope Natural Health:

• Take the Period Quiz: https://form.jotform.com/230368188751059

• Check out my Hormone Reset Program: https://hopenaturalhealth.practicebetter.io/#/619ef36b398033103c7b6bf9/bookings?p=633b5cca8019b9e8d6c3518d&step=package

• Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/

• Dr. Erin’s Website: https://hopenaturalhealth.com/

• Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA

Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth

Need some motivation to make positive changes in your diet? Today, we dive into the D word - diet! Discover why it's not a bad word and how it can help you achieve your health goals.

In this episode, we tackle the common excuses often made when it comes to our diets and how we can break free from them to achieve better mental and physical well-being.

No more excuses! It's time to prioritize ourselves and acknowledge our own importance and value. We all deserve good health. Remember, you are the most critical ingredient in any recipe for success. So let go of those excuses and embrace the power of change!

Ready to make changes or just have questions? I am here for you. Text me at 602-313-1949 and start your journey towards a healthier lifestyle.

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In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin gives advice about the seven hormones affecting your weight loss goals.

During this episode you will learn about:

• Which hormones affect your weight loss

• Exactly how it affects your goals

Link to Testing:

https://hopenaturalhealth.wellproz.com/

Link to Period Planner:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

For more on Dr. Erin and Hope Natural Health:

• Take the Period Quiz: https://form.jotform.com/230368188751059

• Check out my Hormone Reset Program: https://hopenaturalhealth.practicebetter.io/#/619ef36b398033103c7b6bf9/bookings?p=633b5cca8019b9e8d6c3518d&step=package

• Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/

• Dr. Erin’s Website: https://hopenaturalhealth.com/

• Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA

Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth

Today I’m talking about the supplements that I think are not as useful as the claims make out, as well as the ones that I think may have use.

Supplements are a tricky subject but I think it warrants a bit more attention on the podcast considering I get asked about them so much and I’m a user of supplements myself!

In summary those that I think are not worth it or require caution include:

Multivitamins

Calcium

Vitamin D3 (alone)

Zinc

Those that could be more worth it include:

High quality and high dose Omega 3

Food based supplements e.g. cacao, dehydrated berries, hemp seeds, flaxseed

Turmeric

Creatine

Vitamin D3 + K2

🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here

📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app for free

You can download The Doctor’s Kitchen app for free to get access to all of our recipes, with specific suggestions tailored to your health needs and new recipes added every month. We’ve had some amazing feedback so far and we have new features being added all the time - check it out with a 14 day free trial too.

Do check out this week’s “Eat, Listen, Read” newsletter, that you can subscribe to on our website - where I send you a recipe to cook as well as some mindfully curated media to help you have a healthier, happier week.

🥗 Join the newsletter and 7 day meal plan

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🐦 Tweet me

We would love to get your feedback on the subject matter of these episodes - please do let me know on our social media pages (Instagram, Facebook & Twitter) what you think,and give us a 5* rating on your podcast player if you enjoyed today’s episode.

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In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin gives advice to those who struggle with fatigue.

During this episode you will learn about:

• The lesser-known causes of fatigue

• What functional medicine practitioners look for

Link to Testing:

https://hopenaturalhealth.wellproz.com/

Link to Period Planner:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

For more on Dr. Erin and Hope Natural Health:

• Take the Period Quiz: https://form.jotform.com/230368188751059

• Check out my Hormone Reset Program: https://hopenaturalhealth.practicebetter.io/#/619ef36b398033103c7b6bf9/bookings?p=633b5cca8019b9e8d6c3518d&step=package

• Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/

• Dr. Erin’s Website: https://hopenaturalhealth.com/

• Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA

Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth

Your gut microbiome, a bustling community of microorganisms, is a vital player in your overall health. It doesn’t just impact your digestive system — it has a profound influence on your brain health and well-being.

However, the gut microbiome is a complex, long misunderstood realm, and figuring out how it affects daily life can leave even the most dedicated health enthusiasts scratching their heads. 

Here at ZOE, we’ve transformed our understanding of this bustling microbial world, where both “good” and “bad” gut bacteria reside.

In today’s episode, Jonathan speaks with Prof. Nicola Segata and Prof. Tim Spector to explore how ZOE's microbiome testing and unique microbiome health scores provide personalized insights into your gut health.

Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguide

If you want to uncover the right foods for your body, head to joinzoe.com/podcast and get 10% off your personalized nutrition program.

• Nicola Segata is a professor and principal investigator at the Laboratory of Computational Metagenomics, at the CIBIO department of the University of Trento. His background is in metagenomics, machine learning, microbiome research, and microbial genomics.
• Tim Spector is ZOE's scientific co-founder and one of the world's top 100 most cited scientists.

Timecodes:

00:00 Introduction

01:41 Quick fire questions

03:38 Why should we care about gut microbes?

07:00 How many different microbes do we have in our gut?

11:37 Why would we want to measure our microbiome?

13:15 Can we change our microbiome?

18:00 Is it possible to make a dramatic change in your microbiome over time?

20:21 What does the latest data tell us about improving our diet?

23:24 How does the ZOE micobiome gut test work?

27:07 What goes on in the lab to get these results?

30:54 Is there enough information in the gut microbiome to make a full health assessment?

34:20 What can our microbes tell us about diseases?

35:55 What useful information does the microbiome test show us?

36:51 Are we still making new discoveries in the microbiome?

41:03 Do different microbes prefer specific foods?

43:14 How do different lifestyles around the world change your microbiome?

47:44 5 simple tips to improve gut health

50:45 How rapidly can you damage your microbiome?

53:58 Can taking painkillers regularly negatively impact the microbiome?

56:10 Summary

60:03 Goodbyes/Outro

Mentioned in today’s episode: 

• The person-to-person transmission landscape of the gut and oral microbiomes from Nature 
• Sharing of gut microbial strains between selected individual sets of twins cohabitating for decades from PLoS One
• A genetic gift for sushi eaters from Nature

Find Nicola on ResearchGate and X.

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There’s been a surge in our consumption of ultra-processed foods, especially in the United Kingdom and the United States, where these foods contribute about two-thirds of people’s caloric intake.

Also a cause for concern is emerging evidence of ultra-processed foods’ detrimental effect on our brain health and overall well-being.

When most of our calories come from ultra-processed foods, the risk of chronic physical and mental health conditions escalates. Scientists are now uncovering the intricate mechanisms behind this relationship, particularly concerning the effects of these foods on our brains.

In today’s episode, we welcome back Prof. Felice Jacka, OAM. Felice is an Alfred Deakin professor of nutritional psychiatry and the director of the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University, in Australia. She’s also the founder of the International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research and the world’s leading researcher on food’s impact on our brain and mental health.

Now, she’s back on the show to delve deeper into the effects of ultra-processed foods on mental health and the brain, specifically the hippocampus, an area responsible for learning and memory.

Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguide

Timecodes:

00:00 Intro

01:19 Quick fire questions

04:17 What is ultra processed food?

05:37 What is the NOVA classification?

08:18 How does food impact the brain?

10:33 What does the hippocampus do to influence our brain function?

12:58 Is there a link between the size of the hippocampus and quality of diet?

13:45 Is there a link between the quality of diet and depression?

20:37 What are the effects of long term dietary habits?

21:33 Is there a link between poor diet and dementia

23:18 Is there a link between autism and diet?

24:00 How real is the link between diet and dementia?

24:57 What is the oral microbiome?

28:16 New trial between whole foods and vitamin enriched nutritional foods

29:28 How does processing foods impact the makeup of foods on a molecular level?

32:10 How does the biodiversity around us affect our body?

33:08 How does the industrialized food environment impact us?

35:50 How strong is the evidence for this? is it comparable to smoking?

39:12 Practical tips to help with our diet

40:07 How does reducing consumption of UPF affect us?

41:25 How to cut down on UPF

44:04 Is it too late to change your diet?

45:39 Does exercise impact our brain?

47:41 Summary

52:57 Goodbyes/Outro

Mentioned in today’s episode: 

• The SMILES trial published in BMC Medicine 
• Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Mental Health published in Nutrients
• Western diet is associated with a smaller hippocampus also in BMC Medicine 

Learn more about Felice on the Food & Mood Centre’s website.

Follow Felice on Instagram.

Episode transcripts are available here.

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