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, […]
Fasting controversies | Dr Courtney Peterson & Dr Emily Manoogian
In Episode #204, I’m joined by leading researchers Dr Emily Manoogian and Dr Courtney Peterson. Drs Emily and Courtney both research how food timing interacts with the body, focusing on time-restricted eating (TRE). TRE (a form of intermittent fasting) has caused a media frenzy in the past few weeks, with many major news outlets reporting […]
The Hadza, chocolate, and resistance training | Drew Harrisberg
In Episode #203, I welcome Drew Harrisberg back to the show for another episode. I always love having Drew on The Proof, and our regular check-ins offer a great opportunity to recap, review, and discuss topical events outside the constraints of the typical format. “Most of us have the food security that allows us for […]
How the microbiome affects your health and ways to optimise it | Drs Erica & Justin Sonnenburg
In Episode #202, I’m joined by Drs Erica and Justin Sonnenburg to learn more about microbes and the gut microbiome. “Only about 1% of the encoded genetic material that each one of us walks around with is the human genome. 99% of our genetic material is microbial in origin. If you really want to get […]
