Drinking Coffee Everyday Is Good For You! With Diet Expert Dr Federica Amati

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In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with leading medical scientist Dr. Federica Amati to explore the fascinating link between alcohol and brain health. With Alzheimer’s on the rise, Federica unpacks the latest research on how certain drinking habits could protect against cognitive decline—while others may do more harm than we realize. She breaks down the science, busts common myths, and shares practical ways to make smarter choices for long-term health. Eye-opening, empowering, and packed with must-know insights—this is a conversation that could change the way you think about alcohol. 📢 Drop a comment: What’s your biggest takeaway? Have your views on diet changed? Follow me here: www.instagram.com/beginagain https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod Everybody should know this: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/458947/every-body-should-know-this-by-amati-dr-federica/9780241679616 00:00 Intro 01:38 The Impact of Lifestyle on Chronic Illnesses 02:45 How Where You Live Impacts Your Diet 05:55 Can Lifestyle Changes Improve Health? 06:52 Diet as a Cultural Identity 09:46 The Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods 13:14 Fear Around Food: Why Are We So Anxious About Eating? 15:40 Why Nutrition Advice Is So Confusing 18:11 How Much Fiber Should We Eat & What’s the Best Source? 23:40 Is Coffee Good for You? 31:54 Myths About Alcohol: What Science Says 37:06 Are Carbs Bad for Us? 38:11 Zoe Ad 39:31 Why Fruit Is Essential for a Healthy Diet 41:21 Are Oats Actually Healthy? 44:17 Do We Really Need Supplements? 51:49 Allergies & the Microbiome: Can We Train Our Gut for Prevention? 55:58 Does the Sequence of Food Matter? 57:31 Have We Lost Our Love of Eating? 1:01:42 Eating Mindfully: How to Build a Better Relationship With Food 1:04:36 Teaching Children About Food & Nutrition 1:07:38 Menopause & Food: What You Need to Know 1:14:40 How Much Protein Should We Consume? 1:19:37 How to Build Muscle as You Age 1:22:45 How Diet Impacts Lifespan & Longevity 1:25:17 Frederica's Book - "Every Body Should Know This" 1:27:12 Davina's Final Thoughts Sponsored by: ZOE - https://zoe.com and use code BEGIN10