The Unprocessed Truth

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 disease
Key Study: LDL particle number and cardiovascular risk
The Power of "The Swap"
Cochrane Review: Saturated fat reduction and cardiovascular health
JAMA (2025): Replacing butter with plant oils to lower mortality
AHA Advisory: Vegetable oils vs saturated fat in CVD risk
Busting the "French Paradox"
WHO MONICA Project: Global trends in heart disease and risk factors
EPIC-CVD Study: Large-scale European analysis of fat and heart risk
Plants vs. Processed Food
BMJ Analysis: Ultra-processed food and adverse health outcomes
Meta-Analysis: Plant-based diets and lower mortality rates
Disease Risk: Vegetarian diets and lower heart disease mortality

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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.

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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?

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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

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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.

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