This week we are discussing Bioactives, the naturally occurring compounds in fruits and vegetables that quietly influence our health in ways we are only just beginning to understand. We explore what these compounds are, where they come from, how they interact with the human body, and why variety and colour on your plate matter more than you might think.

This conversation cuts through the hype of supplements and superfoods, and instead offers a grounded approach into the chemistry of the foods we eat every day, and how we should be making choices around the foods that we consume.

If you've ever wondered about the power of produce, what is really going on inside our fruits and vegetables, then this episode is for you!

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Chapters:

00:00 Travelling Science Intro

04:00 What Are Bioactives?

09:25 Health Benefits of Bioactives

21:30 Making Produce more Bioavailable

31:30 Slowing Down & Balancing Life

35:05 The Issues with Supplements

42:40 Music, Dance & Martial Arts

47:24 Listener Questions & Weekly Charity

50:25 Lightning Round!

54:53 Final Words of Wisdom

58:04 Bonus Secret Ending!

Links:

Fresh Produce Bioactives Website - https://www.freshproducebioactives.com.au/

Plus One Serve Foundation Website - https://www.plusoneserve.com.au/

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Dr. Paul Mason - https://www.instagram.com/sociocerebral

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