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Soothing Science

Nov 27, 2020

This episode explores the myth of calories- how a perfectly respectable unit of energy has become a tool of the food industry to nudge you towards unhealthy foods. We also look at how portion size has increased over the years, and why this has occurred. And if you have ever been camping without a torch, you will...


Jul 30, 2020

Have you ever thought that you were full until someone offered you some chocolate or icecream? "Of course I'm not full", you said, "I have a separate stomach for dessert!".   Well, turns out this is partially true - this episode talks about sensory specific satiety - our tendency to be able to eat more if there is a...


Jun 2, 2020

Back to nutrition and weight loss thankfully - coronavirus is on the backburner for the moment. 

Today we cover the myth of moderation - was it Buddha who said "everything in moderation" or was it the ancient Greeks? Maybe it's in the Bible. Or was it the Coca Cola company? Regardless of who it was, it's a con. 

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Apr 14, 2020

This episode looks at simple, home based interventions that might help you avoid severe illness if and when you contract the corona virus. Science based, although as yet not investigated with trials, they are easy and relatively harmless, so I am certainly giving them a go. The common thread is that they influence...


Mar 19, 2020

Sigh, another corona virus podcast forced upon us. No one wants it but we just have to deal with it. In this episode, dealing with fear and anxiety ( and lets face it if you're not anxious you're not doing it right) and then my take on social distancing. The good news is you already know how to deal routinely with...