Why We Eat - with Zoe Harcombe

About this episode

The episode explores the complexities of food choices and nutrition with guest Zoe Harcombe.

Why do we eat what we do? Why is there so much conflict around the subject of food? How can we reach a better understanding of food and nutrition and make the right choices for us and our families? In today’s episode, I am speaking with Zoe Harcombe who is a public health researcher, author and speaker on matters of public health and nutrition. We discuss: • Some of the conflicts that shape our choices and how to take back control • Why we should question everything, and especially nutritional guidelines influenced by the food industry • How to enjoy good food without becoming obsessed More about Zoe Harcombe Dr. Zoë Harcombe is a Cambridge University graduate with a BA and MA in economics/maths and a long-term member of Mensa (the high IQ society). Zoë enjoyed a successful career in blue chip organisations before leaving corporate life in 2008 to pursue her passion – diet and health. Her early career involved international roles in management consultancy, manufacturing and marketing in global organisations – from FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) to telecoms – before specialising in Human Resources. She has worked for big food (Mars Inc.) and big pharma (GSK) and so knows these…

People in this episode

Host: The Barefoot Mediator Podcast

Guest: Zoe Harcombe

Topics covered

• food choices
• nutrition
• public health
• diet
• conflict around food

Keywords

• food
• nutrition
• diet
• public health
• Zoe Harcombe

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cambridge University, Mars Inc., GSK

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