The No.1 Diet According to Science with Professor Christopher Gardner

With so many different diets to choose from, it can be hard to understand what way is best to feed your body. We often avoid certain diets because of misconceptions where we believe we’re going to miss-out on flavour and variety or find some too hard to stick to.  Debunking some of these myths today and exploring everything from mediterranean to keto, is Prof. Christopher Gardner. Hailed as the Godfather of Nutrition, Christopher is here today to delve into his groundbreaking research conducted for the new Netflix’s series ‘You Are What You Eat’ - the study of plant-based vs omnivore diets in pairs of twins. Discover which diet comes out on top so that you can make the best choice for your body. Timecodes:00:00 - Cold Open00:47 - Show Intro1:45 - Quick Fire Questions2:59 - New Study/Netflix Documentary "You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment"7:39 - The most surprising results of the study - Genetic Make Up12:49 - The Impact of Dieting on Biological Age14:21 - Why Do Plant-based Eaters Have Better Dietary Outcomes17:55 - Changing Perceptions by Making Food Delicious and Less Boring20:41 - Food Quality and the Impact on Diet23:21 - Three Factors to consider with Looking at Food32:08 - Keto vs Mediterrean Diets - Carbohydrates and Grains40:06 - Refined Grains and Unrefined Grains42:56 - White Bread vs Brown Bread: Are They The Same?49:52 - The Long Term Effects of Gut Microbiome and Mental Health54:30 - Navigating the Landscape of Sensationalist Media55:38 - Lectins and Nutrition58:23 - What Should Be On Your Plate Of Food1:03:47 - How Plant Based Food Has Changed Over The Last Decades1:08:22 - The Next Step of Research In This Field1:11:33 - What Does Live Well Be Well Mean To You?******Thanks to my wonderful sponsors!The Better Menopause | thebettermenopause.comThe secret to a better menopause lies in your gutUse code BEWELL for 25% !!***London Nootropics | Londonnootropics.comFind your flow with adaptogenic coffeeUse code LIVEWELLBEWELL for 20% off***Sensate | getsensate.com Achieve relaxation and peace anytime, anywhereUse the code SARAHANN for 10% off******Watch this episode on YouTubeFollow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on InstagramTo give your wellbeing journey that extra boost, try my 30 day ‘Reset My Health’ courseAnd sign up to my newsletter hereJoin my inner circle here!