The truth about the 5 biggest wellness trends this spring | Liz Earle MBE & Dr. Federica Amati

This spring, are you bombarded by wellness trends promising miraculous results? From detox juices to the surprising popularity of beef tallow, it's easy to get swept up in the hype. But what if some of these "healthy" habits are doing more harm than good?

Join us as we dive into the science behind spring's most talked-about health fads. To explain these trends, journalist, health entrepreneur and bestselling author Liz Earle, joins us to share insights from her 40 year career in the wellness industry. Alongside Liz is Dr. Federica Amati, a scientist from Imperial College London, ZOE's Head Nutritionist, and author of the bestseller "Every Body Should Know This."

Together, we'll put five popular trends under the microscope: detox drinks, red light therapy, beef tallow for skin, creatine, and high-cost probiotics. Discover what's fact and what's fiction, empowering you to make evidence-based choices. Finally, we'll share practical ZOE-approved tips for embracing spring with genuine, science-backed wellness strategies, helping you navigate the season of renewal with confidence.

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Mentioned in today's episode

• Detoxdiets for toxin elimination and weight management: a critical review of the evidence(2014)

• Applicationof red light therapy for moderate‐to‐severe acne vulgaris: A systematic review and meta‐analysis (2021)

• Tallow,Rendered Animal Fat, and Its Biocompatibility With Skin: A Scoping Review (2024)

• International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine (2017)

• Unravelingthe Puzzle: Health Benefits of Probiotics-A Comprehensive Review (2024)

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