In this conversation, Bahar Etminan speaks with Fiona Tuck, a Nutritionist and skincare expert, about the role of nutrition in vitality and aging. They discuss the importance of healthy diet and good nutrition in maintaining youthful and vibrant skin, as well as overall health and wellness. They explore the concept of Nutri Genomics, which looks at how food can affect gene expression and longevity. Fiona shares her expert advice on topics such as organic food, sugar, alcohol, coffee, intermittent fasting, and supplementation. 

Key Takeaways

• Healthy eating and good nutrition are essential for maintaining youthful and vibrant skin, as well as overall health and wellness.
• The foundations of a balanced diet are simple: increase plant intake, incorporate diverse plant-based foods, and focus on the quality and source of supplements.
• Nutri Genomics explores how food can affect gene expression and longevity, emphasising the importance of lifestyle factors in addition to nutrition.
• Patience and consistency are key when expecting results from dietary changes and supplementation.
• It's important to be mindful of the quality and source of supplements, and to choose whole foods over synthetic vitamins whenever possible.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
09:14 Nutri Genomics: How Food Affects Gene Expression
39:46 Supplementation: Quality and Source Matter
48:14 Must-Have Beauty Items for Ageless Beauty