Episode 02: Rethinking Our Relationship With Food

In this episode of FutureLab, hosts Danny Urbinder, Trevor Hendy, and Denise Furness engage in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Joanna McMillan covering the complexities of diet, the impact of stress on digestion, and the significance of a balanced microbiome. They highlight modern dietary challenges, including orthorexia, and applaud the benefits of a plant-rich omnivorous diet and quality fats. Personalisation in nutrition, the importance of community and pleasure in eating, and misconceptions around organic foods are also discussed. The conversation transitions to cutting-edge ageing research, lifestyle practices like sleep, exercise, and the promising role of supplements. The episode concludes by reflecting on how extending healthy years can benefit individuals and society. 

00:00 Welcome to Future Lab
00:20 Meet the Hosts
00:45 Introducing Dr. Joanna McMillan
01:03 The Importance of Diet and Healthspan
03:43 Understanding Orthorexia
05:54 The Social Aspect of Eating
09:36 Gut Health and Stress
19:06 The Role of the Gut Microbiome
25:57 The Impact of Modern Diets
34:43 Personalised Nutrition and Supplements
41:31 The Organic Food Debate
43:28 Balancing Chemicals and Toxins
45:00 Detox Diets: Myths and Realities
46:31 The Role of Supplements
49:00 The Seven Countries Study and Its Impact
50:36 Understanding Nutrition Science
57:05 Omega-3s vs. Omega-6s
01:05:43 The Importance of Healthspan
01:09:14 The Future of Food and Personalised Nutrition
01:12:47 Conclusion and Contact Information