Creatine for brain health & physical performance | Dr Eric Rawson
In Episode #212, Dr Eric Rawson joins me to examine the muscular and cognitive effects of creatine. “[Creatine] allows us to train harder, recover better in the weight room, and improves quality of life because it enhances strength and conditioning.” Performance supplementation is a flooded field. With supplementation sceptics on one hand and relentless marketing […]
The future of dairy | Dr Jared Raynes
In Episode #211, I sit down with Dr Jared Raynes to discuss precision fermentation and the future of dairy. “We need technologies like this to be able to actually feed the world in the coming decade.” As our world becomes more populated and animal agriculture continues to unsustainably expand, we need to examine alternatives to […]
Using science to build muscle and grow stronger | Dr Stuart Phillips
In Episode #210, Professor Stuart Phillips returns to expand on our conversation about using science to improve training outcomes. “In young, healthy people who are physically active, you are actually very efficient at getting the protein that you need digested and absorbed.” One very common criticism of a plant-based diet is that it’s difficult to […]
Omega 3’s during pregnancy and lactation | Dr Kristina Harris
In Episode #209, I sit down with Dr Kristina Harris Jackson to deep dive into the effects of omega-3 consumption on lactation and pregnancy. “It’s much bigger than food when it comes to nutrition – it’s everything in your lifestyle.” Dr Kristina Harris Jackson furthers The Proof’s exploration of omega-3s in this episode, offering her […]
Optimising your omega 3 intake | Dr Bill Harris
In Episode #208, I’m joined by expert researcher Dr Bill Harris to discuss the relationship between omega-3 fatty acids and human health. “All the saturated fats get painted with the same brush, but they shouldn’t.” Increasingly, online nutrition conversation is moving away from scientific literature and is more heavily influenced by marketing and controversial claims […]
Low carb vs high carb diets for weight loss | Dr Christopher Gardner
We are reposting this episode now because it’s now available in video on YouTube. In Episode #145 I sat down with Professor Christopher Gardner from Stanford University to chat about his research looking at low versus high carb diets for weight loss. If you’re confused about carbohydrates, fat and how to manage your body weight […]
Making sense of nutrition | Dr Gil Carvalho
In Episode #207, Dr Gil Carvalho explains how to approach nutrition information from an evidence-based viewpoint, breaking down the details of data analysis. “The mental hygiene of being able to navigate a question and find reliable information and answers is a crucial life skill nowadays.” In recent years, we’ve seen a huge influx of information […]
Seed oils, blood tests and how sleep affects body weight | Drew Harrisberg
In Episode #206, Drew Harrisberg joins me to debrief The Proof’s first debate and discuss blood tests, sleep, and the interaction between HIIT training and blood glucose. A common theme you’ll notice on The Proof is the importance of relying on rigorous and reliable information sources. In today’s debrief and discussion, we discuss this and […]
Debate: Seed oils and heart disease | Tucker Goodrich and Dr Matthew Nagra
In this special episode, I host a debate on seed oils and heart disease risk between Tucker Goodrich and Dr Matthew Nagra. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death in many Western countries, and there are some conflicting views when it comes to causes of CVD. It’s important to consciously step outside of […]
Dr Andrew Huberman | Understanding your brain + optimising its function
In Episode #205, I sit down with Dr Andrew Huberman to discuss the nervous system and how lifestyle choices impact your brain. As Dr Huberman says in this episode, “it is special… our brain is different than other organs”. In a field where we’ve learnt so much yet still have so many exciting, unanswered questions, […]
