In this episode, Chris sat down with Stu McGill and Marc Surdyka. Stu provided more context surrounding his previous podcast interview with Peter Attia in addition to our recent episode discussing some of Stu’s claims during his conversation with Peter.

Our lifestyle choices can have a positive effect.
Worldwide osteoporosis affects 1 in 5 men and 1 in 3 women over the age of fifty.

Never having back issues I struggled to accept what was happening and so continued to do everything I used to do such as: going the gym, sitting for long periods in work without a break and underestimating the importance of moving correctly.  

I love red cabbage and have only just discovered the gorgeousness of it roasted. I’ve paired this with carrots, roasted red opinion and beetroot. But you could swap any of the vegetables, dressing and herbs combinations to suit your taste buds. It keeps well for at least 2 days in the fridge.

Sunshine is the best boost for our vitamins D levels.
As well as a fantastic uplift for our emotional wellbeing.
It only takes 15-20 mins of sunshine a day, on exposed skin, to rejuvenate our Vitamin D levels.

To create vitamin D we need enough sunlight exposure onto our skin.
Our bodies are very adapted to make plenty of vitamin D.

If you’re concerned about the harmful rays of the sun, even the British Dermatological Association now acknowledges that we need to make the most of the winter sun.

My family’s favourite midweek warming, easy, delicious, supper. The nut butter adds a sumptuous rich texture with a perfect balance of spices and heat. Packed with gut loving vegetables. What’s not to love.

This is the crucial starting point of your planning.

Be grateful for where you are you are now but look forward to what the future you will be.

t could be the long-life oat milk in your morning latte or the diet drink you have with your lunch. Your snack-time flavoured yogurt or your post-workout protein bar.

In my experience everyone’s weight loss journey is different. We all have different beliefs, different learnt behaviours, different advice over the years and enjoy different flavours and textures. Advising you individually, I will consider your current diet and habits before prescribing changes. Changes will be positive, manageable and realistic.

We are fortunate to now have unbiased, reputable nutrition research. We can now make informed choices on what we eat to positively affect our health.

New research suggests that shows that an afternoon kip is optimal for our health, and can increase alertness and performance in the afternoon.