ZOE Science & Nutrition

Most replayed moment: Is Our Food System Making Us Sick? | Prof Brian Elbel & Prof Tim Spector

ZOE Science & Nutrition

Show Notes

Today, we’re zooming out to look at the bigger picture.

On this podcast, we often talk about things that you can do to improve your diet. However, you're not the only one who has an impact on your health. The truth is, our food system - from government policy to supermarket placement - has a profound influence on what we eat, how we eat, and ultimately how healthy we all are.

So, what steps can we take to improve not just our own health, but the health of society as a whole?

Today, I’m joined by Professor Brian Elbel and Professor Tim Spector to explore the forces shaping our food system — and the changes that could benefit our collective well-being.

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