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, […]
Protein, fasting, cancer, and longevity | Valter Longo, PhD
In Episode #237, I’m joined by Dr Valter Longo for an exploration of protein, cancer, the fasting-mimicking diet, IGF-1, and mTOR. “My point is that you don’t need very much protein to get the muscle, and at the same time get the benefits.” Regular listeners of The Proof will know that protein is frequently featured in episodes. […]
Protein amount, quality and timing | Dr Don Layman
In Episode #236, I’m joined by Dr Donald Layman to hone in on protein amount, quality, and timing. “Functional mobility, metabolic health, and muscle are far more important than what most people give it credit for.” There is endless online dialogue on protein. We continue to see bold claims from every direction; some influential figures […]
Skincare, haircare and deodorant | Michelle Wong, PhD
In Episode #235, cosmetic chemist Dr Michelle Wong returns for an extensive exploration of skincare. “Our skin has evolved with the environment – a lot of the time it can take care of itself quite well if we just leave it alone a bit.” In last week’s episode, Dr Michelle Wong introduced the topic of […]
Sunscreen must-knows | Michelle Wong, PhD
In Episode #234, I sit down with Michelle Wong, PhD to examine exactly why sunscreen is so important. “Don’t believe everything you read, especially if it comes from a beauty brand.” The Proof has covered a wide range of topics connected to health and longevity, spanning nutrition, exercise, alignment, and more. In this episode, we investigate […]
