Food Scientist Reacts to Viral Food Myths (And What’s Actually True) ft. Hydroxide
💬 Hydroxide is a food scientist and digital creator, with a strong following on Instagram and TikTok. She uses her deep knowledge of food and deadpan comic style to debunk viral myths, and raise awareness of food safety.⚡️In this episode Hydroxide and I examine various food trends circulating right now and uncover what’s nonsense and what’s worth caring about.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡︎ Whether prebiotic sodas are worth drinking - or another marketing gimmick➡︎ Why we shouldn’t panic about heavy metals in our food (and when we should)➡︎ Why one cheese-related viral myth is actually making it less safe➡ How long leftovers are actually good for - and the best way to store your food➡︎ Kitchen tools and hacks to improve quality, taste and safety📕 Chapters(0:51) What is a food scientist?(3:15) Are prebiotic sodas worth it?(7:37) Protein maxxing(9:45) Heavy metal contamination in food(16:47) Wood pulp in grated cheese?(21:52) Don’t cut the mould off(26:16) Best way to store leftovers(30:09) Iodized salt vs pink Himalayan(34:26) The real issue of food fraud(38:09) Why you need a sous vide in your kitchen(40:30) What food science is really about📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Hydroxide:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydroxide.foodscience/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hydroxide 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.
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Why This Plastic Surgeon DOESN’T Want You To Go Under the Knife | Dr Anthony Youn
💬 In this episode Dr Anthony Youn and I discuss the biggest and latest trends in plastic surgery - and how to know when you should get work done.⚡️Anthony is one of America’s most trusted plastic surgeons and a leading voice for safe, ethical cosmetic procedures. With millions of followers online, he’s known for cutting through the hype and sharing honest, expert advice on everything from Botox to BBLs.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡︎ Why “Ozempic face” is leading to more liposuction and surgical procedures➡︎ Why Brazilian Butt Lifts were SO dangerous - and how they’ve been fixed➡︎ How body dysmorphia completely distorts the way you see yourself➡ Food and lifestyle tips on how to improve your looks without going under the knife➡︎ The potentially fatal problem with medical tourism📕 Chapters(0:38) Most common plastic surgery(4:49) Viral trends and body dysmorphia(8:07) Beauty in an AI world(11:30) Does cosmetic surgery really make people happier?(13:25) Dangers of the Brazilian butt lift(17:39) Risks of medical tourism(21:52) How Ozempic is changing plastic surgery(23:49) Getting surgery young(28:33) Botox and fillers(32:51) How to avoid going under the knife📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Dr Anthony YounTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctoryoun YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HQXWbt14wTdr_Tzc8ZE0A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyyounmd/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.
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How To Rethink Your Diet & Eat Smarter | Dr Federica Amati
💬 In this episode Dr Federica Amati explore how our nutritional needs change and evolve at different stages in our life, and explain how the science of good health is much more clear than we’re led to believe. ⚡️Federica is the Head Nutritionist at ZOE and Nutrition Lead at Imperial Medicine and WellFounded Health. She’s also the best-selling author of ‘Every Body Should Know This’ and ‘Recipes for a Better Menopause’.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡︎ Why pregnancy is such a crucial time to get locked in on nutrition➡︎ How simple diet changes can massively improve symptoms of menopause ➡︎ The results of a major study looking at the optimal diets for healthy ageing➡︎ Why protein goals are overrated and ➡ Why soya and tofu doesn’t make men feminine📕 Chapters(0:46) How nutritional needs change throughout life(4:57) Why nutrition pre and post pregnancy is crucial(24:49) How diet improves menopause symptoms(34:04) Does soy make men feminine?(37:19) Results of a major healthy ageing study(42:38) Our protein obsession(47:07) Why diet and nutrition shouldn’t be scary📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanInstagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Dr Federica Amati:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.fede.amati/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.
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Want Better Coffee at Home? James Hoffmann’s Simplest Tips Ever
💬 “ Now the UK drinks more coffee than tea…which I think is fascinating.” ~James Hoffmann⚡️ James Hoffmann is THE coffee expert. On YouTube and Instagram, he shares an untold amount of wisdom for all would-be coffee connoisseurs. He’s the 2007 World Barista Champion, author of "The World Atlas of Coffee" and co-founder of Square Mile Coffee Roasters.⚡ In this episode James and I delve into the science of coffee - its health benefits, proper brewing techniques and how to choose the perfect cuppa.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡︎ Why altitude matters when growing the perfect coffee beans➡︎ Red flags you should look out for at coffee shops➡︎ Why a good grinder is all you need➡︎ What you should look out for on the back of your coffee pack➡ Why the future of coffee is not looking good📕 Chapters(0:59) From guilty pleasure to health food(4:24) The health benefits of coffee(10:30) Mould and mycotoxins(14:31) Where the best coffee is grown(17:42) Robusta vs Arabica(19:17) Light v medium v dark roast(21:17) How to get the most taste out of your coffee(23:42) The truth about instant and coffee pods(30:30) Why espresso machines are better(33:27) Red flags to spot at coffee shops(35:15) The world’s best coffee shops(36:14) What makes a coffee a specialty coffee?(39:56) The strange world of Kopi Luwak coffee(44:01) How to source ethical coffee(46:43) Hunting for the perfect coffee at the supermarket(48:47) Start with a grinder(50:36) Should you keep coffee in the fridge/freezer?(52:18) Is coffee’s future at risk?📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanInstagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with James HoffmannYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jameshoffmann Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimseven/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.
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Why You Should Be Taking Omega-3 Supplements | Prof. Philip Calder
💬 “ Omega-3s have important health attributes right across the life course. They're right up there with fruit and veg”⚡️ Philip Calder is professor of nutritional immunology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton. His specific areas of interest are inflammation and the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.⚡ In this episode Phil and I explore the science of inflammation (and why it’s not always the villain) and delve deep into the topic of fish oil and omega-3s - are you getting enough?🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡︎ Whether “anti-inflammatory” foods really exist➡︎ The lifestyle factors that drive the bad kind of inflammation➡︎ The best way to get omega-3s if you don’t like fish➡︎ What to look out for in an omega-3 supplement➡ Why dry seaweed might be the solution to your omega-3 problem📕 Chapters(0:52) The science of inflammation(4:27) Is inflammation driven by lifestyle?(6:45) Can foods really be “anti-inflammatory”?(12:18) Should you be supplementing with omega-3s?(20:51) Do people with healthy diets still need omega-3s supplements?(23:09) Can omega-3 supplements replace food sources?(27:30) Why studies use such high doses of omega-3s(33:20) Replacing fish with dry seaweed📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanInstagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Philip CalderWebsite: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/5wzh2r/professor-philip-calder 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.
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