The Truth About Food Versus Supplements with Dr. Federica Amati - E30

03/02/2025 1h 3min Episodio 30
The Truth About Food Versus Supplements with Dr. Federica Amati - E30

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Unsure if you should be supplementing your diet? Are you even taking the right supplements? What should you be spending your money on, and what's a complete waste? Navigating the overwhelming food environment that surrounds us can feel like an uphill battle, especially when inundated with advertising for foods that do not support our health. The modern diet, low in essential nutrients and high in ultra-processed foods, has many stuck in unhealthy patterns despite their best intentions. This episode sheds light on how we can arm ourselves with the right knowledge and tools to create a healthier food environmentDr. Federica Amati is a medical scientist, nutritionist and author, committed to advancing public health through nutrition education. Her journey began in biomedical sciences and pharmacology, and she later delved into public health to understand and influence health at a population level better. Dr. Amati works with personalized nutrition company ZOE, and has been actively involved in research on the Mediterranean diet and other nutritional practices aimed at preventing chronic diseases. Her work has seen her on the TEDx stage, as a guest on dozens of podcasts and as a writer for many mainstream publications. She shares her research, findings, and health and wellness tips with her online community on all major social media platforms.“There is a feeling that a lot of people would like to know what the quick fix is, but we've been misled and misrepresented this idea that there are quick fixes.” - Dr. Federica AmatiIn this episode you will learn: Why our current food environment makes healthy eating challenging and strategies to navigate it. Dr. Amati's journey from biomedical sciences to a career dedicated to nutrition and public health. The importance of a Mediterranean-like diet and a detailed breakdown of what it comprises. The dangers of relying on unregulated supplements and the benefits of whole-food-based dietary changes. How making simple but impactful changes in your daily routine, like improving your breakfast and snacking habits, can enhance overall health. Dr. Amati's tips for optimizing sleep, mindset, and integrating movement into a busy lifestyle.Resources Connect with Dr. Amati on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.fede.amati/ Buy Dr. Amati’s book, ‘Every Body Should Know This’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Every-Body-Should-Know-This/dp/0241679613/ Find out more about Dr. Amati’s work via her website: https://www.federicaamati.com/ Learn all about personalized nutrition with ZOE: https://zoe.com/  Shop all the products Dr. Amati mentions in the episode: https://alively.com/products/dr-federica-amatiThis podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.comFind the products, practices, and routines discussed on the Alively website:https://alively.com/

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