The Eat This Podcast with Dr. Alan Desmond
Episodes
Why BOSH! Are Focusing on Health and Longevity - Bonus Episode Live at Vegan Camp Out.
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this live festival bonus episode, I sit down with Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, the duo behind BOSH!, one of the most influential forces in the plan...
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Ten “Food Rules” for People Living with IBD
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Every patient with IBD asks about food — they deserve evidence-based answers".In this final episode of Season One, I’m diving into the ...
Secrets of the World’s Longest-Lived and Happiest People — with Blue Zones Expert Dan Buettner
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'Longevity isn’t just extra years — it’s extra good years. The longer you live in a Blue Zone, the fewer unhealthy years you endure'...
The Diet and Lifestyle Habits that Prevent Dementia - with Doctors Dean & Ayesha Sherzai.
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'Dementia is not inevitable. We can live a cognitively vibrant life by focusing on our lifestyle- especially food'.Today’s guests are Dr D...
From Popstar Fame to Plant Power - A Journey of Resilience, Sobriety & Self-Discovery with Suzanne Shaw
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘Our very first gig as a pop band was the Brit Awards — the entire music industry booed us. It was terrifying. I was 19 years old.’In this power...
The Strategies You Need to Move Beyond IBS and Food Intolerances - with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Our healthcare system has failed to give people with food intolerances the help they deserve." Today, I’m joined by my friend and colle...
'Where Do You Get Your Protein?' Sophie Waplington On Strength, Confidence & Plant-Based Performance
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“You’ve Never Eaten Meat? How Are You Still Alive?” Sophie Waplington has been fielding that question her whole life - today, she joins me to ...
The Healthy Foods that Beat Acid Reflux & Diverticular Disease
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to the standard Western diet and our busy modern lifestyles, gut health issues like acid reflux and diverticular disease have become so common ...
Smashing Your Fitness Goals as a Plant-Based Athlete
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“You get more out of your workout when you’re fueled by plants. That’s the whole point.”Today, I’m joined by two leading voices in plant-bas...
Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows - the Psychology of Food Choices - Dr. Melanie Joy
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Guilt and shame are the enemies of sustainable change. Compassion and understanding are the keys.”Dr. Melanie Joy is a Harvard-educated psycholog...
The Sprouting Revolution: Learning to Nourish Yourself & Your Community – with Harold Craston
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“If an absolute amateur can grow organic veg at home and begin to feed a community — so can you.”From sprouting seeds on a shelf to launching a ...
Why You Can’t Have Human Health Without Animal Welfare — Zoologist Turned NHS Dietitian Rosie Martin
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zoologist turned NHS Dietitian Rosie Martin changed careers - to save more lives.Today, I’m joined by Registered Dietitian Rosie Martin, who share...
Live Q&A with Dr. Neal Barnard: Saturated Fat, Precision Nutrition, and Why Humans Are Built for a Plant-Based Diet
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Neal Barnard returns for Part Two—this time joining me to take questions from the audience at our recent sold-out Live Podcast. Listen in as we ...
Yogurt: Gut Health Superfood or Just Clever Marketing?
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yogurt is a multi-billion dollar industry - and is heavily advertised as a gut microbiome-boosting super food. But what does the scientific literature...
How One Sustainability Activist Can Change Millions of Lives - with Klaus Mitchell
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Momentum breeds momentum. Don’t ever feel like you’re not making a difference—because I promise, you are.”Today, we're sitting down wi...
Everyday Foods to Achieve and Maintain a Healthy Body Weight - with Dr. Neal Barnard
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘There are certain foods, when you bring them into your life, things begin to change dramatically’Dr. Neal Barnard shares remarkable insights from...
Why I Ask My Patients To Eat More Plants!
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions I’m asked is: “Why do you recommend a plant-based diet?” The answer is simple: I want the best possible outcome...
Essential Diet and Lifestyle Practices for a Healthier Menopause - with Dr Nitu Bajekal
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m in conversation with renowned OBGYN and women’s health expert Dr. Nitu Bajekal as we tackle perimenopause, menopause, and how nutrition...
Do Vegans Eat Too Much Junk Food? - with The Happy Pear
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This bite-sized episode tackles a question that comes up time and time again: Do vegans eat too many highly processed foods? This discussion was spark...
Why Quitting Alcohol Could Be Your Best Life Hack - with Andy Ramage.
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Ramage wants to change your relationship with alcohol, and spark lasting positive changes in your life. This episode is about so much more than s...
Coffee and Gut Health: Good or Bad?
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once regarded as a bad habit - coffee is now widely recognized as a healthy beverage. But what about coffee and gut health? In today's bite-sized...
Hungry for Change: How Our Food System Is Killing the Planet - with George Monbiot.
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our food system is broken - but we can fix it. Today on the podcast, I’m honored to share a conversation with one of the world's most prominent...
Overcoming Violence with Forgiveness: The Inspiring Story of John Woods
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Bite-Sized episode, I’m sharing a powerful conversation with John Woods, founder of Linwoods Health Foods and sponsor of this podcast. ...
Six Daily Practices For A Healthier Life - with Dr Gemma Newman
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Gemma Newman for a special live recording to celebrate her bestselling book, “Get Well, Sta...
Are Meat and Junk Foods "Pro-Inflammatory"? - with Registered Dietitian Rosie Martin.
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Registered Dietitian Rosie Martin. Rosie is a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and a passionate...
Your gut microbiome wants you to eat more plants! - with Professor Tim Spector
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past decade, gut health has become a hot topic—and much of the credit goes to one man: Professor Tim Spector. From avoiding ultra-processed...
Should You Have a Vegan Poop Transplant for Better Health?
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could a gut microbiome transplant put you on track for better health? Faecal Microbial Transplantation, or FMT, is a fascinating and rapidly evolv...
How To Be Truly Happy - with Stephen and David Flynn of The Happy Pear.
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re spending time with two of the happiest, most inspiring people I’ve ever met—Stephen and David Flynn, better known as The Happy Pear...
In the Blue Zones no one is trying to live for a long time - key insights from longevity guru Dan Buettner.
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bite-sized episode, I’m thrilled to feature Dan Buettner, the visionary behind the discovery of the Blue Zones—five unique regions where p...
The Real Science Behind Gut Health And Food Intolerances - What Everybody With Gut Problems Needs To Know.
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re one of the millions struggling with gut health issues, you already know how deeply it can impact your quality of life. In this episode, we...
Introducing: The Eat This Podcast with Dr Alan Desmond
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join gut health specialist and bestselling author Dr. Alan Desmond for positive conversations about the food we eat and the lives we lead. In each epi...