Episode
E209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
1:36:06
Published: Mon Jan 02 2023
Description
What if everything that you knew about health was wrong, if calories didn’t count and food labels lied? That is exactly what Tim Spector OBE says in his multiple books, innumerable articles and TV appearances. Following the ancient greek belief that food is medicine, Tim has made it his mission to let people know how central gut health is to overall health, affecting your immune system, energy and even mental health. In this essential conversation, Tim discusses everything you need to know for your health, from eating the rainbow to fasting, this episode will change the way that you look at food and diets forever. Topics: Professional bio Why are you doing this The gut microbiome The counting calorie myth Definition of quality food Intermittent fasting The myth around vitamins The Keto diet Coffee Gluten intolerance Exercise Sugary vs zero sugar drinks The link between the microbiome & our mood Focus & ADHD Your company Zoe The last guest question Tim: Website - https://bit.ly/3Q92Dhx Instagram - https://bit.ly/3CDRuQD Twitter - https://bit.ly/3VG0zil Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CXkF0d Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ss7pM0 Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3z3CSYM Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/SBExclusiveCommun Sponsors: Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Intel - https://intel.ly/3UIYxxT BlueJeans - https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb Craftd - https://g2ul0.app.link/gZ8in6Dsvsb
Chapters
This podcast features a conversation between an epidemiologist who specializes in nutrition and gut health and a leading expert on these topics.
00:00 - 04:56 (04:56)
Summary
This podcast features a conversation between an epidemiologist who specializes in nutrition and gut health and a leading expert on these topics. They discuss the study of epidemiology and how it relates to tracking diseases like COVID, as well as how nutrition can impact gut health and overall well-being.
EpisodeE209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Gut microbes play a crucial role in our overall health by exchanging chemical signals, producing vitamins and neurochemicals, and affecting our mood.
04:56 - 13:50 (08:54)
Summary
Gut microbes play a crucial role in our overall health by exchanging chemical signals, producing vitamins and neurochemicals, and affecting our mood. The death of a loved one prompted the speaker to reevaluate life priorities.
EpisodeE209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Tim Spector explains that gut microbiome diversity is key to good health, and how having a range of diverse plants, fermented foods, and reducing ultra-processed chemicals can improve gut health and overall well-being.
13:50 - 21:13 (07:23)
Summary
Tim Spector explains that gut microbiome diversity is key to good health, and how having a range of diverse plants, fermented foods, and reducing ultra-processed chemicals can improve gut health and overall well-being.
EpisodeE209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee discusses the problem with calorie obsession and why we should focus on the quality of our food instead.
21:13 - 31:01 (09:47)
Summary
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee discusses the problem with calorie obsession and why we should focus on the quality of our food instead. He also points out the misleading calorie count of ultra-processed foods and the importance of taking into account how the food is processed.
EpisodeE209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Intermittent fasting has shown to have benefits in terms of weight loss, improved inflammation levels, as well as energy and mood improvements.
31:01 - 36:27 (05:26)
Summary
Intermittent fasting has shown to have benefits in terms of weight loss, improved inflammation levels, as well as energy and mood improvements. Time-restricted eating is a type of intermittent fasting that has become a popular way to manage metabolism and energy levels.
EpisodeE209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Time restrictive eating can promote a healthier microbiome by allowing it more time to clean up, potentially leading to weight loss, increased energy levels and mood improvement.
36:27 - 40:21 (03:54)
Summary
Time restrictive eating can promote a healthier microbiome by allowing it more time to clean up, potentially leading to weight loss, increased energy levels and mood improvement. Personalization is key, and avoiding late-night snacking can also positively impact sleep quality.
EpisodeE209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Taking supplements shouldn't replace a healthy diet, as relying on them can be counterproductive and even harmful in some cases.
40:21 - 47:08 (06:46)
Summary
Taking supplements shouldn't replace a healthy diet, as relying on them can be counterproductive and even harmful in some cases. It's important to note that some supplements, like regular calcium tablets, have been linked to increased risk of heart disease, and should be taken with caution.
EpisodeE209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker discusses the importance of gut-friendly diets and touches on keto-friendly foods, fermented foods and the benefits of dark chocolate.
47:08 - 51:33 (04:24)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of gut-friendly diets and touches on keto-friendly foods, fermented foods and the benefits of dark chocolate.
EpisodeE209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Dr. Stuart Farrimond discusses the myths and benefits of coffee, including its ability to prevent and treat diseases such as cancer and diabetes.
51:33 - 56:34 (05:00)
Summary
Dr. Stuart Farrimond discusses the myths and benefits of coffee, including its ability to prevent and treat diseases such as cancer and diabetes.
EpisodeE209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses how gluten has received a bad reputation and how often people use gluten intolerance as an excuse.
56:34 - 1:02:23 (05:49)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses how gluten has received a bad reputation and how often people use gluten intolerance as an excuse. Studies show that about 1% of the population has a real gluten problem, while another group of people wrongly believe they have gluten intolerance.
EpisodeE209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Studies show there has been more research done on the relationship of exercise and weight versus sugar and weight.
1:02:23 - 1:19:04 (16:40)
Summary
Studies show there has been more research done on the relationship of exercise and weight versus sugar and weight. However, understanding the gut microbiome is vital for mental health and treating depression through a gut-friendly diet may be more effective than putting someone on antidepressants.
EpisodeE209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The PREDICT study looked at a thousand people and used identical meals, glucose monitors and logging of food to create algorithms that predicted how people would respond to any food, leading to personalized nutrition programs for individuals.
1:19:04 - 1:27:08 (08:04)
Summary
The PREDICT study looked at a thousand people and used identical meals, glucose monitors and logging of food to create algorithms that predicted how people would respond to any food, leading to personalized nutrition programs for individuals. People reported improvements in their energy levels, and it's a different way of communicating with people, creating a more two-way process.
EpisodeE209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The Mediterranean lifestyle's focus on socialization and enjoyment of a wide variety of foods can help develop a healthy gut and avoid drastic fluctuations in diet.
1:27:11 - 1:34:15 (07:03)
Summary
The Mediterranean lifestyle's focus on socialization and enjoyment of a wide variety of foods can help develop a healthy gut and avoid drastic fluctuations in diet. Having a good relationship with one's father may also affect communication levels.
EpisodeE209: Doctor Tim Spector: The Shocking New Truth About Weight Loss, Calories & Diets!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker promotes Blue Jeans by Verizon for high-quality video conferencing and Crafted for meaningful jewelry, stating that a combination of the two can enhance virtual meeting experiences.
1:34:15 - 1:36:03 (01:47)
Summary
The speaker promotes Blue Jeans by Verizon for high-quality video conferencing and Crafted for meaningful jewelry, stating that a combination of the two can enhance virtual meeting experiences. It is an advertisement.