Sarah Berry

Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Fellow and longevity expert, shares insights from his research on Blue Zones, areas where people live remarkably long lives. Alongside nutrition professor Sarah Berry, they discuss the surprising commonalities in diets, emphasizing high-carb whole grains and plant proteins. They highlight the importance of social connections and purpose in longevity. Listeners gain practical tips for lifestyle changes that can increase their chances of living healthily to 100, from meal timing to fostering community ties.

Javier Gonzalez, an associate professor of human physiology, and Sarah Berry, a leading expert in human nutrition, discuss how exercise plays a crucial role in blood sugar management. They explore how different types of physical activity can improve blood sugar control, even while fasting. The conversation highlights the interplay between exercise intensity and hormonal changes, as well as practical tips for integrating movement into everyday life. Listeners discover the link between exercise, metabolic health, and dietary choices for optimal wellness.

In this engaging discussion, Professors Tim Spector and Sarah Berry share their expert insights on transformative eating habits for better health in 2026. They emphasize that even small dietary changes can significantly boost energy and control hunger. The duo advocates for the '30 plants' principle to nourish gut health and explains how adding plants can mitigate the impact of unhealthy meals. They also delve into the risks of processed foods, the misconception surrounding diet drinks, and the importance of focusing on food quality over calorie counting.

Prof Sarah Berry, King's College nutrition expert, and Prof Nicola Segata, computational microbiome pioneer, explain how 50 gut bacteria link to body fat, inflammation and cholesterol. They reveal how these microbes were ranked from 34,000 samples. They discuss unknown microbial “dark matter,” why plant diversity and whole‑food prebiotics shift microbes in weeks, and how some species resist change.

In this discussion, Professor Sarah Berry, a respected nutritional scientist at King's College London, tackles the frenzy around seed oils. She clarifies misconceptions about commonly used oils and their production methods. Berry debunks myths linking seed oils to obesity and diabetes, emphasizing the importance of considering broader lifestyle factors. She also highlights the benefits of omega-6 fatty acids, pointing to studies that suggest a reduced heart disease risk, urging listeners to rethink their fears about these oils.