@Professor Tim Spector I’m very excited to share that my new @Channel 4 series, What Not to Eat, airs tonight at 8pm! Ultra-processed food is everywhere. In our cupboards, our fridges, our kids’ lunchboxes, and increasingly, it’s being sold to us as healthy. In What Not To Eat, Dr Kandi Ejiofor and I take a hard look at the foods many of us eat every day, including the so-called “low-fat”, “high-protein”, and “better-for-you” products that quietly dominate supermarket shelves. Each episode follo

@prof.tim.spector High blood pressure is the number one driver of heart disease. Often called the “silent killer,” is already affects millions, and the numbers are rising fast. But emerging research suggests its reach is even broader than we thought, with links to cognitive decline, diabetes, tinnitus and even vision loss. The good news is much of it is within your control. Earlier this year on the ZOE podcast, I share how diet and lifestyle can lower blood pressure naturally, without relying so

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@Professor Tim Spector Diet drinks are often seen as the “healthy” alternative to sugary soft drinks. But the science says otherwise. Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and sucralose don’t behave like neutral substitutes in the body. Their intense sweetness can confuse appetite regulation, sometimes increasing cravings later in the day. Emerging research also suggests they can alter the gut microbiome in ways that may affect glucose control, which is ironic, given many people choose diet dr

@Professor Tim Spector I’m very excited to share that our second cookbook, Good Mood Food, is now available for pre-order! After the incredible response to The Food For Life Cookbook, it became clear that many of you wanted more practical recipes to support your gut health and help you feel better day to day. The idea for Good Mood Food grew from what we saw in ZOE’s research. When people start eating more varied, plant-rich foods, many notice changes to their mood within days: better focus, ste