{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63b95a835c7f640011e04a79/69c1641d7878605e11866684?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"E.196 Focus On Quality Not Calories with Tim Spector","description":"<p>In My Kitchen this week I am joined by Professor Tim Spector.</p><p><br></p><p>Tim Spector is a leading expert in epidemiology at King’s College London and the co-founder of ZOE, a pioneering nutrition science company focused on advancing our understanding of gut health. He is also a highly regarded author, known for bestselling books including <em>The Diet Myth</em>, <em>Spoon-Fed</em>, <em>Food for Life</em>, <em>Food for Life Cookbook</em>, and <em>Ferment</em>. Recognised for his significant contributions to science, including his work during the Covid-19 pandemic for which he was awarded an OBE, Tim is widely considered one of the foremost authorities in his field. A trailblazer in microbiome research, he is also ranked among the top 100 most-cited scientists globally.</p><p>I was honoured to be joined by Tim and in this episode, Tim and I break down his eight key principles for eating well and living a healthier life, sharing practical insights grounded in the latest scientific research.</p><p><br></p><p>Beyond the fundamentals of nutrition, we also explored some of social media’s most talked-about trends, from seed oils and ultra-processed foods to sardines, veganism, and the carnivore diet, cutting through the noise to uncover what the science really says.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, we delved into a topic that is incredibly personal to me: the connection between food and cancer, and how the choices we make every day can support longevity and long-term health.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics we discuss:</p><ul><li>We live in a world of too much information and too much mis-information, how do we know what to believe anymore</li><li>Why are we all still making the wrong choices</li><li>Too much information can cause stress and unhealthy relationships around food </li><li>Tim's journey to researching the Gut Micrbiome</li><li>The 8 Principles to eating well</li><li>The link between food and cancer</li><li>Coffee being a healthy addition to our diet </li><li>The truth about UPF</li><li>Seed oils</li><li>The benefits of extra virgin olive oil </li><li>The vegan diet </li><li>The carnivore diet</li><li>What success looks like to Tim in his career</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://i1kog.app.link/catch-ups\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;</a></p><p>Healthy Habits - Try mouth tape today and get 20% off your first purchase with code CATCHUPS20</p><p><a href=\"https://www.thehealthyhabits.co.uk/products/mouth-tape\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This episode was hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds</p><p><br></p><p>Georgia’s Instagram - <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/georgia.symonds/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here!</a></p><p>Tim Spector's Instagram - <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tim.spector/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here!</a></p><p><br></p><p>For more information and other interesting articles check out our website: <a href=\"http://www.catchupsinmykitchen.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.catchupsinmykitchen.com</a> </p>","author_name":"Georgia Symonds"}