Zoë Harcombe shares her expertise in nutrition and public health, highlighting problems with current dietary advice and the value of eating real food. She questions the vegan diet, stating that key nutrients come mainly from animal products. The talk covers myths about cholesterol, the environmental effects of eating meat, and the role of plants in our diet. Harcombe supports a return to traditional eating habits that focus on nutrient-rich foods.
In this discussion, Zoë and Jerm explore the complexities of diet, health, and how society views weight. They look at balancing enjoyment with health, how dietary advice affects obesity rates, and the cultural impact of accepting obesity. Zoë challenges common ideas about fruit and stresses the need for whole foods, while also discussing coffee’s place in a healthy diet. The conversation ends by focusing on nutrition from childhood to adulthood and the importance of supporting farmers in the food supply chain.
