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Meat is poison. Plants are trying to kill you. That is the current state of the online nutrition debate. But where is the nuance, and what does the science actually say? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gemma Newman (The Plant Power Doctor) to bridge the gap between the Carnivore and Vegan extremes. We strip away the social media noise to uncover the biological reality of what these diets do to your body - from the initial "high" of the Carnivore diet to the long-term risks hidden inside your arteries. We discuss why "gym bros" are dropping dead of heart attacks, the surprising truth about burnt broccoli vs. burnt steak, and why arguing with nutrition influencers is like playing chess with a pigeon Dr Gemma Newman's References:  The Cholesterol Connection. Key Study: ApoB as the superior predictor of heart diseaseKey Study: LDL particle number and cardiovascular riskThe Power of "The Swap" Cochrane Review: Saturated fat reduction and cardiovascular healthJAMA (2025): Replacing butter with plant oils to lower mortalityAHA Advisory: Vegetable oils vs saturated fat in CVD riskBusting the "French Paradox" WHO MONICA Project: Global trends in heart disease and risk factorsEPIC-CVD Study: Large-scale European analysis of fat and heart riskPlants vs. Processed Food BMJ Analysis: Ultra-processed food and adverse health outcomesMeta-Analysis: Plant-based diets and lower mortality ratesDisease Risk: Vegetarian diets and lower heart disease mortality Follow our movement: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonichealthUKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunprocessedtruthpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunprocessedtruth Hosted on Acast. 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 today we’re crossing the Atlantic to witness a nutrition earthquake. America has just flipped the food pyramid on its head. In a radical 2026 reset, the US government has "declared war" on added sugar and ultra-processed foods, while placing red meat, full-fat dairy, and healthy fats at the very top of the priority list. For 40 years, we were told to build our health on a base of grains - now, those same grains have been downgraded to the smallest tip of the triangle. Is this the "Real Food" awakening we’ve been waiting for, or a scientific contradiction that goes against decades of heart-health advice? I’m peeling back the marketing veil on the 2025–2030 guidelines to see what we can learn from this massive experiment in "unprocessed" living. What we cover: The Inverted Triangle: Why protein is the new foundation and why grains are officially on the "naughty list."The 10g Rule: Inside the new mandate that says "no amount" of added sugar is healthy.Seed Oils vs. Tallow: Why butter and beef tallow are making a government-sanctioned comeback.The Global Impact: Will the UK follow suit, or are we witnessing a nutrition divide? Follow our 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.

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 choices Follow 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, I’m joined again by the UK’s leading biohacker, Tim Gray, for part two of our deep dive into the habits that are secretly sabotaging our health. We’re stripping away the expensive gadgets to focus on the one thing we all take for granted: sleep. From the "toxic" blue light wrecking your circadian rhythm to the daily habits causing brain fog and burnout, we reveal why your modern environment is a recipe for exhaustion.  This is biohacking stripped back to the fundamentals—nature, sunlight, and personal responsibility. It’s time to stop the guesswork and start the truth. 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, 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.

Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna van Kampen. In this end-of-year episode, I’m rounding up the foods, products and brands that genuinely made healthy eating easier in 2025 - from supermarket wins to simple protein staples. I also take an honest look at my own habits this year: what worked, what slipped, and the small changes I’m carrying into 2026. No trends. No detoxes. Just real food, real routines, and what actually makes a difference over 12 months. 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. This week, we sit down with the incomparable Jules Von Hep - beauty expert, body-confidence champion, and the man who’s seen it all backstage with A-listers and the fashion world. From toxic body standards to filtered realities, Jules reveals how the beauty industry shapes the way we see ourselves… and how we can break free from it. We dive into food guilt, masculinity, confidence rituals, and the truths influencers won’t tell you. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt “not enough,” this episode will change the script. Where to find Jules: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julesvonhep/ The Confidence Ritual: Give yourself a glow up from the inside out by Jules Von Hep: https://geni.us/UXz0B 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, psychologist Dr Ritz joins me to unpack why Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) hits Britain so hard - and how our dark days, scrolling habits and “just get on with it” mindset make it worse. We dig into what’s really happening in your brain in winter, the micro-habits that can shift your mood, and why tiny changes to light, sleep and self-talk can make a big difference. If you dread the darker months, this one’s for you. 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’re stripping away the Instagram filters and exposing what modern parenting really looks like behind closed doors. TV personality, devoted mum and successful businesswoman Jess Wright joins me to talk about the hidden cost of life in the spotlight and the ruthless early days of social media fame. Jess also opens up about the traumatic early weeks of motherhood, her son’s heart condition, and the 3am guilt spiral every parent knows too well: Am I doing enough? Is this my fault? And if you’ve ever looked at your child’s plate and thought “Is this good enough?” - this episode is for you. 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.

Celeb diets look great on the surface - but are they actually healthy or just hype? Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna Van Kampen. This week, we break down the celebrity wellness plans everyone’s trying to copy to figure out what works - and simple ways you can actually make a difference.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.