ZOE Science & Nutrition by ZOE
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Categories: Health
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Today, we’re diving into some popular drinks. Coffee has long been the undisputed champion of hot beverages. Its bitter taste is an essential part of most people's morning. However, there’s a new kid on the block. You might have seen its distinctive green hue cropping up in cafés, supermarkets or even TikTok. I am of course talking about matcha. So how do coffee and matcha compare? Do they work differently in the body? And is one better for your long-term health? I’m joined by matcha expert Andrew Kojima and Professor Tim Spector to explore the science behind our daily pick-me-ups - and discover whether we should be switching sides. 🌱 Try our science-backed and tasty wholefood supplement Daily 30+ Get our brand-new app and Gut Health Test designed by world-leading gut health and nutrition scientists to build healthy eating habits 👉 Join ZOE Follow ZOE on Instagram. 📚Books by our ZOE Scientists The Food For Life Cookbook Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector Ferment by Prof. Tim Spector Free resources from ZOE Eating for Better Brain Health: Your brain-gut blueprint How to eat in 2026 - Discover ZOE’s 8 nutrition principles for long-term health Live Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & Nutrition Gut Guide - For a Healthier Microbiome in Weeks Better Breakfast Guide
Previous episodes
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310 - Most replayed moment: Coffee vs Matcha | Andrew Kojima & Prof Tim SpectorTue, 14 Apr 2026
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309 - 3 intermittent fasting mistakes that cancel fat loss and stop you seeing the benefits | Prof James BettsThu, 09 Apr 2026
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308 - Most replayed moment: Keeping mobility as you age | Gabby Reece & Federica AmatiTue, 07 Apr 2026
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307 - How to tell if your poo is normal and the 5 warning signs you shouldn't ignore | Dr Trisha PasrichaThu, 02 Apr 2026
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306 - Most replayed moment: Lessons from a 5000-year-old diet | Frank Maixner & Tim SpectorTue, 31 Mar 2026
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305 - The first 1000 days: The 5 ways early nutrition determines your future risk of obesity and heart disease | Prof Lucilla Poston & Dr Federica AmatiThu, 26 Mar 2026
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304 - Most replayed moment: Reduce anxiety by improving your gut health | Uma NaidooTue, 24 Mar 2026
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303 - How to feed the 50 gut bacteria that shrink body fat, calm inflammation and cut cholesterol | Prof Nicola Segata & Prof Sarah BerryThu, 19 Mar 2026
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302 - Most replayed moment: Carbs: the good, the bad, and the misunderstood | Tim SpectorTue, 17 Mar 2026
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301 - Professor Tim Spector: I was wrong about Vitamin D & sunlight! The 7 health habits he's changed his mind aboutThu, 12 Mar 2026
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300 - Most replayed moment: What can we learn from the man who’s trying to live forever? | Bryan Johnson & Tim SpectorTue, 10 Mar 2026
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299 - Tired, anxious, gaining weight? It could be your hormones | Dr Helen O’NeillThu, 05 Mar 2026
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298 - Recap: How to build strength from the comfort of your home | Andy GalpinTue, 03 Mar 2026
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297 - The 4 breathing secrets that will transform your health today | James NestorThu, 26 Feb 2026
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296 - Recap: Should you eat oats every morning? | Sarah BerryTue, 24 Feb 2026
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295 - 7 snacks for a longer & healthier life | Prof Sarah BerryThu, 19 Feb 2026
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294 - Recap: How exercise slows brain ageing | Dr Wendy SuzukiTue, 17 Feb 2026
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293 - The #1 diet change to make today to fight chronic disease | Dr Mark HymanThu, 12 Feb 2026
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292 - Recap: How to lower your risk of arthritis | Dr Tamiko KatsumotoTue, 10 Feb 2026
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291 - 5 ways relationships change your gut health | Prof Tim SpectorThu, 05 Feb 2026
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290 - Recap: The hidden clock controlling your health | Professor Russell FosterTue, 03 Feb 2026
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289 - 4 lifestyle changes that lower high blood pressure | Dr Sanjay GuptaThu, 29 Jan 2026
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288 - Recap: Fat: The full story | Sarah BerryTue, 27 Jan 2026
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287 - 4 foods that heal your gut and reduce inflammation (in as little as 24 hours!) | Dr Will BulsiewiszThu, 22 Jan 2026
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286 - Recap: How to maintain new habits in the New Year | Tara Swart & Sarah BerryTue, 20 Jan 2026
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285 - 5 daily habits of people who live longer | Dan BuettnerThu, 15 Jan 2026
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284 - Recap: How your gut microbes could fight disease | Suzanne Devkota & Tim SpectorTue, 13 Jan 2026
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283 - How to drink alcohol without destroying your health | Prof. David NuttThu, 08 Jan 2026
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282 - Recap: How to break bad habits and transform your health | Rich Roll & Tim SpectorTue, 06 Jan 2026
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281 - What happens when you start eating healthy?Thu, 01 Jan 2026
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280 - Recap: We need to talk about metabolism | Shawn Stevenson & Tim SpectorTue, 30 Dec 2025
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279 - 8 ways to eat better in 2026 | Prof. Tim Spector and Prof. Sarah BerryFri, 26 Dec 2025
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278 - Recap: Why you should stop counting calories | Giles YeoTue, 23 Dec 2025
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277 - ZOE’s best health tips of 2025 - Part 2Thu, 18 Dec 2025
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276 - Recap: Tips to help prevent Alzheimer’s | Drs. Ayesha & Dean SherzaiTue, 16 Dec 2025
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275 - ZOE’s best health tips of 2025 - Part 1Thu, 11 Dec 2025
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274 - Recap: Is it time for you to try fasting? | Dr Valter Longo & Tim SpectorTue, 09 Dec 2025
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273 - Healthier holiday eating with smart food swaps | Dr Federica AmatiThu, 04 Dec 2025
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272 - Recap: The truth about artificial sweeteners | Eran Elinav & Tim SpectorTue, 02 Dec 2025
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271 - Sleep, stress and exercise: your longevity toolkit | Kayla Barnes-LentzThu, 27 Nov 2025
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270 - Recap: Scrappy ways to eat healthier and save money | Carleigh Bodrug & Will BulsiewiczTue, 25 Nov 2025
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269 - What to eat (and avoid) in a world full of plastic | Dr. Sabine DonnaiThu, 20 Nov 2025
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268 - Recap: Understanding endometriosis and PCOS | Dr Jen AshtonTue, 18 Nov 2025
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267 - Fermented foods: what to eat to cut inflammation | Prof. Tim SpectorThu, 13 Nov 2025
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266 - Recap: Tips for a healthy immune system | Jenna MacciochiTue, 11 Nov 2025
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265 - How learning to savour flavour can transform your health | Spencer HymanThu, 06 Nov 2025
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264 - The science of winter depression with Prof. Debra Skene – leading chronobiologistThu, 30 Oct 2025
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263 - Tired and hungry? How the wrong breakfast will ruin your day | Prof. Benjamin Gardner & Professor Tim SpectorThu, 23 Oct 2025
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262 - The #1 Dementia risk factor nobody talks about, and what to doThu, 16 Oct 2025
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261 - Lose weight by controlling these hormones | Bariatric surgeon Dr. Andrew JenkinsonThu, 09 Oct 2025
