The Unprocessed Truth

In this episode of The Unprocessed Truth, Alana Macfarlane, co-founder of The Gut Stuff, joins us to reveal the unfiltered facts about gut health. We break down her groundbreaking King's College twin study, debunk the persistent myth that you can "cleanse" your gut, and expose the reality behind expensive probiotics versus simple, food-first habits.What we cover:• The Twin Study: Why identical twins living the exact same lifestyle only share 30% to 40% of their gut microbiome.• The "Detox" Myth: Why cleansing and detoxing your gut is biologically impossible—and why only your liver can actually detox your body.• The Probiotic Reality: Why everyday fermented foods like kefir, kombucha, and sauerkraut are often a more effective daily bet than expensive pills.• The Fiber Trend: How to stop obsessing over extreme 100g "fiber maxing" and simply aim for your daily 30 grams and 30 different plants a week.• Redefining Health: Why we need to ditch extreme fad diets in favour of a realistic "survive, not thrive" approach built on simple, long-term habits.Keep up with where Alana is up to with The Gut Stuff's 100-day gut health courses and her podcast, Chatting Sh*t: https://thegutstuff.comFollow the movement:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonichealthUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunprocessedtruthpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunprocessedtruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Unprocessed Truth, we are peeling back the veil on the global fasting craze.From Silicon Valley to your social media feed, we’re constantly bombarded with claims that skipping meals is the secret to vitality. But behind the 'health halo,' are we just looking at a repackaged way to trigger metabolic chaos?Sunna Van Kampen is joined once again by expert Dietitian Natalie Louise Burrows as we grill the industry and debunk the junk science. We’re stripping away the jargon to expose the unprocessed truth about what happens to your hormones when you stop eating, and why we believe the 16:8 method might be failing you.In this episode, we reveal:The 36-Hour Fail: Why hardcore water fasting can leave you unable to function at work.The "Men vs. Women" Trap: Why women MUST stop treating their bodies like men when it comes to skipping breakfast.The Grazing Scam: Why eating "healthy" snacks in your window is stopping you from burning fat.Metabolic Flexibility: The secret to walking around without a snack in your bag.This Episode is Sponsored by Vilgain.https://vilgain.co.uk/?p=k4ekjb&utm_source=tonichealth&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=linkUse code ‘UNPROCESSED’ for 10% off your order.Follow the movement:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonichealthUKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunprocessedtruthpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunprocessedtruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded in front of a live audience, this special edition brings together an expert panel to audit the trillion-dollar wellness industry.Sunna joins nutrition scientist Dr. Emily Prpa, dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine, and chef Chris Baber to determine what is biologically necessary and what is just "expensive dust".From the "kitchen villains" hiding in your cupboard to the truth about Ultra-Processed Foods, the panel cuts through the marketing to answer: Is wellness a scam? Plus, the experts face questions directly from the floor to help you stop giving up and start smartening up.Check out our Panelists: https://www.instagram.com/thenutritionreporter/https://www.instagram.com/chrisbaber/https://www.instagram.com/nicsnutrition/Follow our movement:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonichealthUKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunprocessedtruthpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunprocessedtruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered why a block of butter costs a small fortune at the supermarket while dairy farmers are being paid pennies?In this eye-opening episode, Sunna van Kampen sits down with Diarmaid Mac Colgáin, founder of Concept Dairy, to pull back the curtain on a rigged system.From the "commodity-trader" secrets of big processors to the shocking reality of farmers being forced to dump milk, Diarmaid reveals why the current model is pushing the next generation away from the land. We dive into the hidden dangers of methane suppressants, the truth behind supermarket "halo" marketing, and why the recent inheritance tax changes could be the final nail in the coffin for the family farm.What we cover:The Milk Price Casino: Why there is zero transparency in what you pay vs. what the farmer earns.The 1p-a-Litre Scandal: How big dairy conglomerates rig the system and force farmers to dump their produce.Bovaer & Methane Suppressants: The "smoking" equivalent of the dairy world - are we ignoring animal welfare for marketing claims?The "White Butter" Warning: Why the colour of your butter tells you everything you need to know about the cow’s health.Food Security: Why the UK only has two weeks of food left and how we can save the British family farm.Follow our movement:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonichealthUKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunprocessedtruthpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunprocessedtruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth. I’m Sunna van Kampen, and I’m here to peel back the "marketing veil" the food industry doesn’t want you to see.Most of us are making health decisions by default, not by design. We pick the same brands and fall for the same "healthy" labels, yet 9 in 10 of us are still nutrient deficient. It’s time to stop the guesswork and start winning at the supermarket.In this episode, I’m breaking down the core principles from my new book, "The Good, the Bad and the Healthy." We aren’t talking about boring diets or impossible lifestyle overhauls—we’re talking about smart, simple upgrades.What we cover:The 26 for '26 Swaps: Sunna breaks down 26 simple, high-impact food swaps you need to make this year to reclaim your vitality.Label Lies: How to spot the "bad" hiding behind the "healthy" branding.Small Wins, Big Gains: Practical tips to upgrade your fridge, your habits, and your health—one smart swap at a time.Stop being overfed and undernourished. It’s time to find the balance and make healthy... actually easy.Check out Sunna’s new book on Amazon: 👉 The Good, the Bad and the Healthy: How to make smarter daily choicesFollow the movement: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonichealthUKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunprocessedtruthpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunprocessedtruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna van Kampen.This week, I’m joined by Tim Gray - aka TimBioHacker - to cut through the noise around biohacking, nutrition, and health optimisation.We talk gut issues, brain fog, burnout, carnivore diets, pesticides, ultra-processed food, and why you don’t need expensive tech to fix your health.This is biohacking stripped back to fundamentals - nature, food, sunlight, and personal responsibility.Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I’m joined by Rambling Henry - the farmer-turned-internet star exposing what’s really happening behind Britain’s food system.From farms pushed toward profit over nourishment, to ultra-processed foods engineered to keep us hooked, Henry breaks down how modern farming, cheap ingredients and broken incentives are shaping what ends up on our plates.We talk food myths, farming realities, and the simple ways to eat better - without spending more.After this episode, you may never look at your shopping basket the same way again.Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna Van Kampen.It’s a cost-of-living Christmas, and Britain is feeling the crunch. From pricey butter to inflated festive favourites, the checkout has never been scarier.So today, we expose the smartest ways to outshop Christmas dinner inflation without ditching real food - freezer wins, margin myths, and how to protect your plate and your pocket. Can you survive Christmas on a budget and eat well doing it? Listen to find out.Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna Van Kampen.This week, we reveal the shockingly simple supermarket swap that could boost your metabolic health, cut inflammation and level out blood sugar - all without changing your diet or spending more.No powders. No plans. Just one colour-based trick that turns everyday meals into nutritional heavyweights.The UK is starved of real nutrition. This tiny upgrade could change that.Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna Van Kampen.This week, we expose the shocking economics behind Britain's diet disaster.Obesity and related illnesses cost the UK a staggering £126 billion in 2022. Why are we sinking money into sickness when the cure is literally roaming our fields? We dive into why lean, protein-rich British venison; a healthier, cheaper alternative to beef - is kept off your dinner plate by elitist history and broken supply chains. We’re asking: Can we afford not to reimagine this food as an everyday staple?It's time to stop paying more for diets that are slowly killing us.Hosted on Acast.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your favourite treats aren’t what they used to be - some don’t even count as chocolate anymore.Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna Van Kampen. This week, we dive into the chocolate bar controversy, how brands are quietly cutting quality while keeping prices the same, and what you can do to push back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna Van Kampen 🎙️ This week, we're joined by Cam, The Dog Nutritionist, for an explosive conversation about what's really in your pet's bowl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Wicks says your protein bar could be killing you! Is he right? Or just stirring the pot?Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna Van Kampen 🎙️This week, we dive into Joe’s explosive new documentary License to Kill and the debate over food labels, sugar, and what’s really fueling the nation’s health crisis.Let’s unpack the truth behind the headlines! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.