Cholesterol, metabolic health and heart disease | Dr Alan Flanagan and Danny Lennon
In Episode #231, I sit down with Dr Alan Flanagan and Danny Lennon to examine cholesterol, statins, the ketogenic diet, and longevity. “Getting LDL down always comes first.” – Dr Alan Flanagan LDL cholesterol has been making waves on social media in recent years. With some diet camps making bold claims about its relevance and […]
Can dairy be regenerative? | Ecologist Nicholas Carter
In Episode #230, I’m joined by ecologist Nicholas Carter to examine the role of dairy and other animal foods on the environment. “The dairy industry, as big as it is, is probably the most vulnerable to major disruption.” Over the course of recent episodes, we’ve worked towards building a more comprehensive picture of the topics […]
Specific exercise to avoid disease and live longer | Dr Paul Taylor
In Episode #229, I’m joined by Paul Taylor to discuss how to exercise to live better for longer. “Sublethal exposures to intermittent stressors – that is the key.” Over the past month, The Proof has increasingly explored the role of exercise in relation to long-term health outcomes. In today’s episode, we build on previous conversations with an […]
How much protein do we need? | Stuart Phillips and Dr Christopher Gardner
In Episode #228, I sit down with Dr Stuart Phillips and Dr Christopher Gardner for a discourse on how much protein we really need. “A true assessment of protein quality should take into account the other nutrients that come in those foods and the impact on the environment.” – Dr Christopher Gardner There is ongoing conversation […]
The carnivore diet, veganism and nutrition misinformation | Dr Alan Flanagan
In Episode #227, I sit down with Drew Harrisberg and Alan Flanagan, PhD to discuss the carnivore diet and veganism, assessing many of the popular claims made by health and nutrition “influencers”. “The primary determinant of our health now, of health generally, is not outlier behaviours. It is diet and lifestyle and exercise — and […]
Exercising for brain health | Drs Dean & Ayesha Sherzai
In Episode #226, I’m joined by Drs Ayesha and Dean Sherzai to examine how exercise impacts brain health. “You can affect your brain development at any stage, from birth all the way to death.” Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai are no strangers to The Proof Podcast. As community favourites, we’ve previously covered topics focusing predominantly […]
Is dairy good or bad for us? | Dr Alan Flanagan
In Episode #225 I sit down with Alan Flanagan, PhD to discuss the health implications of consuming dairy. “What we’re seeing in [the online conversation about dairy] is a real urge to portray this food group in the most negative light possible.” Misinformation is an ongoing occurrence in online nutrition conversations. The capacity to spread […]
Eating for your unique biology | Dr Tim Spector
In Episode #224, I sit down with Dr Tim Spector to discuss eating to optimise your specific biology. “There’s a middle ground, an interaction between the genes and the environment that doesn’t depend on genetics.” When we place so much focus on population-level data for health outcomes, it can be easy to lose sight of […]
Developing an exercise plan | Drew Harrisberg
In Episode #223, Drew Harrisberg and I sit down to discuss how to optimise your exercise. “We’ve got cardiovascular training and resistance training… how we incorporate the two together over a week is really important.” With new episodes of The Proof weekly and an abundance of new studies to keep up with, taking the time […]
The science of exercise, mitochondrial health and longevity | Biochemist Kieron Rooney
In Episode #222, I’m joined by Drew Harrisberg and Kieron Rooney, PhD to discuss how the biochemistry of exercise can impact your health. “Without a doubt, the number one stimulus for increasing mitochondrial content is movement and physical activity.” Evidence continuously shows us that the multitude of factors contributing to health and longevity are incredibly […]
