Food Matters Live Podcast

Personalised nutrition is transforming the world of sports science, offering groundbreaking insights into how tailored strategies can enhance athletic performance and recovery. But how far has the field come, and what challenges remain? In this episode of the podcast, recorded live at Food Matters Live in Manchester in November 2024, our panel of experts explores the latest research and practical applications of personalised nutrition in sport. From the science of nutrigenomics, to the evolving understanding of the gut microbiome, our speakers discuss the technologies and strategies shaping the future of sports nutrition. They cover advances in genetic testing, biomarker analysis, and wearable tech, and how they relate to questions about reliability, ethical considerations, and real-world implementation. This episode unpacks the cutting-edge research and collaborative efforts needed to bring personalised nutrition from theory to practice, helping athletes at all levels unlock their full potential. Guests: Rob Hobson, Registered Nutritionist Samantha Abbott, Lecturer, Nottingham Trent University Emma Fielding, Marketing Communications Specialist, GNT

Gut health, nutrition, and public health are dominating conversations in the food industry, but what are consumers most concerned about in 2025 and beyond? In this episode of the podcast, recorded live at the Food Matters Live event held in Manchester in November 2024, our panel of experts define the issues and concerns that will be driving the nutrition sector in the years to come. We explore the latest insights shaping consumer trends and public health strategies, with a particular focus on gut health, women’s health, and the drive for a cleaner, more transparent food system. From the rise of functional nutrition to the science behind ultra-processed foods, they discuss the changes needed to make healthier choices accessible for everyone. Guests: Bertel Haugen, Head of Innovation and Sustainability, Rude Health Adele Costabile, Professor of Clinical Nutrition and Microbiome, University of Roehampton Dr Emily Prpa, Company Nutritionist and Science Manager, Yakult

In this episode we look back at some of the highlights from previous podcasts we have made, focussing on some of the biggest names we have interviewed. You will hear from journalist and campaigner George Monbiot, the Green Party peer and former party leader Natalie Bennett, Olivia Ferdi who is co-founder of the drinks brand TRIP, and David Nabarro who is a member of the steering committee for the UN Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy, and Finance. Many of the conversations we re-visit focus on sustainability in the food industry, how are doing and some ideas on how we can improve things. The Food Matters Live podcast is taking a short break over Chrtistmas, but we will return in January with brand new content for 2025.

In this episode, we dive deep into the link between nutrition and healthy ageing, but bringing together highlights from previous episodes on the topic. With an ageing population in much of the western world, growing old healthily is of increasing concern to a growing number of people. The links with nutrition seem logical, eat well and you are more likely to live a healthy life. But what do we know about the scientific links between what we eat and how healthy we are in later life? We cover a number of topics in this episode: Healthy ageing and nutrition trends What healthy ageing actually looks like Blueberries and so-called 'superfoods' Fortification and claims on packaging If you would like to get more detail on the topics covered in this episode, take a listen to the full episodes: Why healthy ageing never tasted so good Ingredients for longevity and health in later life Brilliant blueberries? Here's what the science says Eating for the future: Nutrition’s role in healthy ageing