Recap: Simple steps to prevent allergies | Prof. Gideon Lack

Recap: Simple steps to prevent allergies | Prof. Gideon Lack

Author: ZOE August 5, 2025 Duration: 14:19
Today, we’re turning our attention to allergies.  For decades, conflicting advice on how to prevent allergies from developing has left parents unsure about the best ways to protect their children. Should you introduce peanut products to your newborn, or avoid them entirely? Many are still unclear. What is clear, however, is that allergies are on the rise. I’m joined by groundbreaking researcher Dr. Gideon Lack to help bring clarity to the conversation about allergies. His pioneering work has challenged long-held beliefs and offers potentially life-saving advice. He begins by sharing his first ‘lightbulb moment.’ 🥑 Unwrap the truth about your food 👉 ⁠Get the ZOE app 🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily30+ *Naturally high in copper which contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune system 📚 Books from our ZOE Scientists: The Food For Life Cookbook by Prof. Tim Spector Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati Free resources from ZOE: Live Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & Nutrition  Gut Guide - for a healthier microbiome in weeks Have feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here Listen to the full episode here

Ever feel like the advice on eating well shifts with the wind? ZOE Science & Nutrition cuts through the noise by going straight to the source. Each conversation, hosted by Jonathan Wolf, sits down with leading researchers who are actually shaping our understanding of the human body, particularly the profound role of gut health. This isn't about quick fixes or fad diets; it's a deep and accessible exploration of the science itself. You'll hear these experts break down complex studies on nutrition and metabolism, then translate those findings into clear, actionable steps you can consider for your own life. The discussions span how food impacts everything from your energy levels and immune system to long-term weight management and disease prevention. Tuning into this podcast feels like having a direct line to the frontiers of nutritional science, all presented in a grounded, engaging way that makes even the most intricate topics relatable. It’s for anyone who’s curious about the real reasons behind why we eat what we eat and how those choices fundamentally shape our health.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

ZOE Science & Nutrition
Podcast Episodes
What happens when you start eating healthy? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:40
What really happens when you stop dieting and start eating healthy? In this episode, we hear from two real people who spent years trying to “do the right thing” with food and still felt stuck. Today, we’re joined by Beck…
Recap: Why you should stop counting calories | Giles Yeo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:52
Calories. They’ve been at the heart of dieting advice for decades. Eat fewer, burn more, lose weight. simple, right? Except it’s not that simple. Calories only tell us a fraction of the story. To really understand what's…
ZOE’s best health tips of 2025 - Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:29
Welcome to part two of our Best of 2025 series - the moments that changed how our listeners think about their health and what they do on a day-to-day basis. In this episode, we delve into simple questions with profound i…
Recap: Tips to help prevent Alzheimer’s | Drs. Ayesha & Dean Sherzai [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:30
Medical advances over the past century mean our bodies are living longer than ever. But our brains aren’t always keeping pace. Rates of Alzheimer’s are rising, and the big question is, why? Emerging science suggests that…
ZOE’s best health tips of 2025 - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:23
This special episode brings together the moments from 2025 that listeners told us had the biggest impact on how they eat, think, and feel. It’s been a year full of surprising insights, practical shifts, and ideas that ma…