Menopause Masterclass | Endocrinologist and Professor Susan Davis
In Episode #245, I’m joined by endocrinologist and clinical researcher Professor Susan Davis, AO. In this detailed exchange – taking place over more than two hours – Professor Davis shares the best practice guidelines for managing menopause. You will learn from a world-leading expert about sex hormones, the physiological changes underpinning menopause, signs and symptoms […]
Debunking Myths about Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiologist Dr Mohammed Alo
In Episode #244, cardiologist Dr Mohammed Alo joins me to talk about cardiovascular disease myths, many of which he has been brilliantly covering on Tik Tok over the past year. Is it perfectly ok to eat a lot of saturated fat and red meat if your triglycerides and HDL are normal? Does a coronary artery […]
Protein versus resistance training
Building and maintaining lean muscle mass is essential to health and longevity. Your muscles are the source of your physical strength which is associated with robust bone mineral density, a lower risk of metabolic conditions like type 2 diabetes, improved balance, a lower risk of falls, and a longer lifespan. It’s unfortunately common to see […]
My Soy Labneh Recipe
This thick and creamy labneh is so simple and couldn’t be any more delicious. With a slight tanginess to it, this recipe is often the cornerstone of many Middle Eastern dishes. I suggest trying this with a cold salad or simply spread across sourdough toast to double your ferments in one meal! By using our […]
Clearing the confusion on saturated fat once and for all | Dr Gil Carvhalo, MD, PhD
In Episode #243, Dr Gil Carvalho joins me to analyse a controversial new study on saturated fat, offering a definitive conclusion on what the science says. “Without exception, [a paper like this] blows up on social media. It’s highly celebrated because it’s contrary and it sounds like good news.” As we settle into 2023, there […]
Part 2: Health and longevity | The Proof 2022 year in review
Last week we featured Part 1 of the best moments from The Proof in 2022, and this week we bring you part 2. Episode #242 is a compilation that mostly focuses on sleep, exercise and planetary health featuring a range of guests from across the year. Guests featured include Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, Dr […]
Part 1: Health and longevity | The Proof 2022 year in review
To bring in the new year I thought it would be good to take a moment and consolidate some of the memorable moments, and key takeaways, from 2022. In Episode #241, part 1 of a 2 part year in review, we traverse how to think about nutrition so we can better make sense of claims […]
Eating for cardiometabolic health | Andrea Glenn, PhD, RD
In Episode #240, I’m joined by dietitian and postdoctoral research fellow Dr Andrea Glenn to examine how to eat for the best cardiometabolic health outcomes. ‘Nutrition is probably one of the top risk factors for [cardiovascular] diseases. It is the cornerstone of prevention and management of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.’ In recent episodes […]
How to Lose Fat & Gain Muscle on a Plant-Based Diet | Coach Fritz Horstmann
In Episode #239, I’m joined by coach Fritz Horstmann for an exploration of how to optimise exercise, immerse yourself in plant-based nutrition, and align your mindset to build muscle and lose fat. “A lot of coaches, or fitness content, is really complicated. They don’t realise that the normal person has a lot of things going […]
Protein, IGF-1 and health Q & A | Valter Longo, PhD
In Episode #238, Dr Valter Longo returns to clarify some specific questions that arose from last week’s episode on protein. “I think it’s important to say, I did everything I could… it’s really sad if someone could have lived longer, healthier, enjoyed many, many years of life and doesn’t do it.” Last week’s conversation, Episode #237, […]
