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  1. Hi Steve and thanks for your comment. The world of nutrition can be tricky to navigate, particularly when scientists have different opinions on the same topic! We always reference the evidence discussed in our show notes, so that you can trace everything back to its source. Hope this is helpful, let me know if you think there's anything else we can do to help 🙏
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  2. We'll be at River Cottage every season to share some of Hugh's favourite gut-friendly recipes, let us know what you'd like to see next for Spring and Summer 👇
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  3. HUGH'S KEFIR TIPS - Kefir grains can be bought from some whole food shops or you can order them live online, even better is if you know someone who makes their own kefir, ask them to give you some of their grains - 1 tbsp kefir grains will ferment 500ml or 1 pint fresh milk. I like to use whole, unhomogenised, organic milk, but any dairy milk will do. - I don’t use metal implements to measure kefir grains, or metal containers to ferment kefir. It can damage them. - Ferment your kefir, with the grains in, at cool room temperature, in a jar that is covered but not sealed. The longer you leave it, the more sharp and tangy it will become. Two or three days is about right for me, but you can leave it fermenting for up to a week. Stir with a wooden spoon before tasting and judging whether it’s ready or not. - When the kefir tastes right to you, strain it through a plastic sieve into a bowl. Use the strained kefir straight away or transfer it to a clean (clearly labelled!!!) bottle and store it in the fridge for a few days. - Put the kefir grains back into the fermenting jar (no need to wash it out yet), and add more fresh milk to ferment more kefir. After every three ferments or so, rinse the grains thoroughly in a sieve with cold water to rejuvenate them, then put them into a clean jar with more fresh milk to get to work again! - If you want to take a break from making kefir, you can store the grains, with just enough liquid kefir to cover them, in the fridge for up to two weeks. After that, strain them, rinse them, and feed them with a little bit of fresh milk to keep them healthy and vibrant. Put them back in the fridge until you’re ready to use them again. Happy Fermenting!
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  4. Thank you everyone for watching! If you'd like to catch up on our latest webinar on how COVID affects children, please take a look at our most recent webinar: https://youtu.be/Pg1TKv04UpU or read about the discussion on our blog: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-in-children-webinar
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  5. Please note: The figures on COVID deaths and hospitalisations are from the official government website: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/details/deaths -Claire is quoting 'Deaths with COVID-19 on the death certificate' whereas we usually quote 'Deaths within 28 days of positive test'. The latter figure is 614 deaths/day, which is almost 10% lower than last week, so deaths are going down according to our observations on the government figures. Apologies for any confusion.
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  6. Make sure to check out our new UK vaccination map and find out how many people in your area are vaccinated: https://covid.joinzoe.com/data
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  7. We still wouldn't recommend Ivermectin for that. ZOE
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  8. Happy Wednesday everyone! To learn more about the changes to our methodology read our new blog post: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-estimates-revised-after-change-to-methodology Stay safe and keep logging! ZOE
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  9. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - This weeks numbers 04:05 - Long COVID & lifting restrictions 11:39 - Looking internationally 13:06 - Symptoms update
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  10. Hi Harry. Just to clear up any confusion, we aren't praising ultra-processed plant-based meats - Christopher is sharing the results from his study which compared these alternatives to red meat. With anything in nutrition, it's a question of 'instead of what' rather than foods being solely good or bad, as Christopher goes into great depth to explain in the podcast.
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  11. For our blog on the data methodology update see here: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-estimates-updated-vaccine Register for the Long COVID webinar, streaming on Tuesday 27th July, here: https://covid.joinzoe.com/webinar/long-covid-what-we-know
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  12. Sounds like a wonderful upbringing 💛
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  13. Hi there, we're pleased to be continuing with our updates over the Christmas period! Dr Claire Steves will be taking over the weekly video, and our website updates don't stop.
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  14. King’s Health Partners are fundraising to continue their research on COVID. Click here to donate. Please note no donations will go to ZOE: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/displayCharityCampaignPage.action?charityCampaignUrl=COVIDresearchappeal
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  15. It's important to talk about women's health. 💛
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  16. Timestamps available below: 00:21 - How likely do you think it is we will have to ever go into another lockdown? 02:12 - Should we be worried about the Indian variant? 04:41 - How many people who have had both jabs have died of COVID-19? 07:45 - Do grocery deliveries and post still need to be cleaned with antiseptic wipes or quarantined for seven days to make sure we don’t catch COVID from them?
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  17. Great tip!
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  18. Sections: 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - This week's numbers 05:05 - Looking internationally 06:52 - Lifting restrictions 08:34 - Tim's top tips
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  19. To stay up-to-date with everything ZOE, sign up to our science newsletter: https://joinzoe.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=48d605e2453cb0ad3892e077d&id=716c2cd22a
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  20. Great idea! We will get working on it so make sure you're following us on insta!
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  21. Hi there everyone, thanks for watching and please keep it friendly! We've written a blog about mask wearing, and linked to some of our studies which have shown they have a proven effect in reducing transmission of the COVID virus https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/why-still-wear-masks-covid
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  22. Happy Friday everyone! Remember, if you'd like to ask Tim a question, open the app, complete your daily report and click on the link to our questions page. If you haven't already, you can download the app here: https://api.covidradar.org/launch/
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  23. Thank you for your support! Please keep logging every day and share the app with friends and family -the best way of showing the gov they've made a mistake is for us to continue to be at the forefront of scientific discoveries and be the earliest warning signal for the pandemic spread
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  24. Hi there Darren, thank you for comment. We're always looking for ways to improve accessibility so will look into this further for future videos.
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  25. Hi there, all of the data gathered from ZOE contributors is available on the ZOE app, as well as our website where you can also find a plethora of blogs on the data and published papers: https://covid.joinzoe.com/​
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  26. we're so excited to have made this dream collab happen 💛
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  27. Once again, thank you all for your questions. If you would like to ask the ZOE team a question, make sure to download the app and submit a question. You can find the link after you log your symptoms. Download link: https://api.covidradar.org/launch/
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  28. Apologies for the typos this week! We of course mean the symptoms are 'hoarse voice' and 'swollen glands'. Thanks to all who pointed those out! If you'd like to read more about the new top 5 symptoms check out our blog: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/new-top-5-covid-symptoms
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  29. One of the most exciting things about nutrition science is that not everybody agrees all of the time. We're proud to champion this and hold regular Scientific Advisory Board meetings whereby our scientists often have debates on topics like this one. However, with over 25 years of research experience, Dr Sarah Berry is our expert on all things fats, which is why we chose to have her represent the topic on this podcast.
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  30. Read more about Tim's top 7 tips on our blog: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/7-tips-freedom-day
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  31. Just a note to address many questions from the chat and in the comments! We do not diagnose, prevent, or treat any diseases (including metabolic or inflammatory conditions). If you have any underlying health conditions you should consult your treating physician before joining the program. We do factor some conditions into our advice including diabetes and heart disease. Unfortunately, if you have a gut disease (e.g. Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or celiac disease) then you are not eligible for the program. If you have a sensitive gut (e.g. irritable bowel syndrome) then you may join the program. However, it's important to note that our advice is for general wellness and is not specifically formulated for your condition. Some diet changes we recommend such as increasing fiber and diversifying your plant intake have been shown to trigger adverse responses in some people with a sensitive gut. While we give advice to improve gut health and reduce dietary inflammation which is suitable for most people – following our advice may make your condition worse. We are actively researching how we might be able to adjust our advice specifically for people living with irritable bowel syndrome.
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  32. Watch this space!
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  33. This is so inspiring, thank you for sharing your story with us!
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  34. Thanks Sabina, we appreciate the feedback
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  35. Hi there, thanks for watching! We're currently doing lots of research into Long COVID and will have information to share soon.
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  36. Hi Jim, thanks for your question. We'll pass the feedback over to Sarah and Jonathan and try and set up a fats revisited episode, there's certainly a lot to say!
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  37. Thank you Mr Sure, you saved us a job there!
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  38. Happy Friday everyone! Remember, if you'd like to ask Tim a question, open the app, complete your daily report and click on the link to our questions page. If you haven't already, you can download the app here: https://api.covidradar.org/launch/
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  39. Hi Frances, a good question! Within the app people are able to make profiles for others, so we have lots of people logging for their elderly family and friends.
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  40. Thanks for sharing your experience Erin, I'll definitely pass your episode suggestion on to the podcast team ✍
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  41. Hi there, we've posted the table up on Twitter if you'd like to share, but we will look into a poster idea! https://twitter.com/Join_ZOE/status/1437406375378890752/photo/1
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  42. Hi there, yes that's right! Black unsweetened tea and coffee doesn't count, but anything with milk will still count as an 'eating time' in this case.
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  43. We plan to do a longer episode on artificial sweeteners and the gut microbiome 🚀
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  44. The gut wants what the gut wants 🤷‍♀
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  45. Hi there, thank you for watching! We've written a blog on what's best to eat and drink when you have COVID: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/long-covid-diet-nutrition
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  46. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hi7CfTsx04
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  47. Watch the full episode here: https://studio.youtube.com/video/uCS4p715gvU/edit
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  48. Hi Keith, thanks for your question. No, your flu jab will not affect any tests for COVID
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  49. Tim's video on metallic taste after vaccination can be found here: https://youtu.be/IrzyA236cDE
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  50. If you go onto the App store or Google Play you should be able to see if there's an update available for your phone. Currently we're rolling out this update in a phased manner, so there's a small chance you won't have received it yet, but will within the next couple of weeks!
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  51. YES - we're back at river cottage every season to share more of Hugh's delicious recipes, let us know what you'd like to see for Spring and Summer
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  52. Hello there, protection from initial infection is not as strong as previous vaccines, but evidence suggests that this latest vaccine will protect against severe infection and hospitalisation
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  53. Hi Alister, thank you for watching. Tim explains that there is a correlation in reduced protection against hospitalisation, but it is currently only a small reduction, not as significant as the reduction in protection against infection. We are looking into this more and will hopefully bring you some figures on this next week.
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  54. Yes, in fact some vegetables are more nutritious when cooked. It all depends on the type and how they're cooked, for example you will lose some nutrients in the cooking water while boiling but cooking everything together in a pot like this ensure nothing goes to waste and including a fat source such as the pestomega and rapeseed/olive oil will help the absorption of fat soluble nutrients from the vegetables :)
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  55. You can watch what Tim has to say about Ivermectin here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXvSBzJCWZA
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  56. Hi Phil. We're getting closer, but will keep you updated when we have a launch date.
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  57. Apologies -thanks for spotting! This figure should have been 78% female and 22% male!
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  58. Have you signed up for early access? We’re currently working our way through early access sign-ups and inviting people to purchase based on when they first joined our waitlist 😊 If you’re not on the UK waitlist but want to discover how you can eat for your unique biology sign up using the link in description. All the details about costs are on our FAQs page here: https://joinzoe.com/faqs#uk-availability
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  59. Hi Jonathan. We haven't got a launch date, but are working towards sometime later this year. We will keep you posted!
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  60. Hi Karen, we have launched our COVID symptom study app in the UK but what you may not realise is that ZOE is actually a personalized nutrition company behind the world's largest nutritional science study (that Dr Sarah Berry was the lead scientist on!), the COVID app was actually a pivot in response to the pandemic last year. We are hoping to launch our nutrition app and program in the UK in the not-so-distant future which will allow our users to put all of this exciting research into action
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  61. that's wonderful to hear Stephen! Glad you're feeling great 💛
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  62. Thank you for your support! Please keep logging every day and share the app with friends and family-the best way of showing the gov they've made a mistake is for us to continue to be at the forefront of scientific discoveries and be the earliest warning signal for the pandemic spread
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  63. It's a brilliant book -we're so pleased you enjoyed it!
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  64. Hi there, local rates may differ to national rates. Overall the rates are very high but are starting to level off or drop in certain local areas.
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  65. Hi there, the hospital admission numbers are the average number per day, and the ventilation numbers are the total number of people on ventilators. Refer here for all the stats: https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/details/healthcare
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  66. Hi Denise, the data you provide through the app is shared anonymously and securely with our research partners at King’s College London and other legitimate research institutes fighting the pandemic through the SAIL databank in Swansea. You can read all about who has access to the data in our blog: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/zoe-to-fight-more-health-conditions
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  67. Yes absolutely! We have some research being published soon in the Lancet talking about this distinction
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  68. Yes you can, they would say 'non-medical' as they wouldn't be hospital grade, for use by nurses for example
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  69. Hi there, people aged 50 and over are being invited for the new vaccine at the moment
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  70. Hi all, sorry to hear you've been waiting for a response! So the ZOE programme did launch in the UK in April, but due to the large waitlist and the operational capacity, we are currently slowly inviting people on the waitlist to purchase. Our operational capacity is ramping up now so hopefully, you'll receive your invitation sooner rather than later. Thank you for your ongoing support of ZOE, we really appreciate it.
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  71. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8MJus8IAOE
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  72. Cats count 🐱
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  73. Hi everyone, you can check out all the info on the paper published today by visiting: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-vaccine-data-lancet
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  74. Hi Chris. Just to clear up any confusion, we aren't praising ultra-processed plant-based meats - Christopher is sharing the results from his study which compared these alternatives to red meat. With anything in nutrition, it's a question of 'instead of what' rather than foods being solely good or bad, as Christopher goes into great depth to explain in the podcast.
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  75. Great suggestion ✍
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  76. Yes, we do still want you to record your health as often as possible! This helps us keep track of COVID spread around the country as well as detecting new symptoms or variants, and will help inform our further health studies.
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  77. Hi there, Tim recommends testing now only if you experience new symptoms, and you shouldn't need to retest again until after around 6/7 days after testing positive to check you're negative again.
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  78. Hi there -yes as Sheila mentions, we ask for data on snacking at the start and end of your participation in the Big IF Study so we can measure how it might have changed.
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  79. Head to our website and check out our blog '7 tips to improve diet quality and protect against COVID-19' https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-diet-top-tips
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  80. that's amazing to hear Vivien! Thank you for sharing and supporting 💛
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  81. For the details of the results of our mental health study please see the blog on our website: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/full-results-of-our-mental-health-survey Head to the app to log your health now: https://api.covidradar.org/launch/ ZOE's other focus is personalised nutrition and gut health research. Get the latest diet and nutrition science updates to your inbox by signing up to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/hlUh-L
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  82. Great idea! We're working on introducing more experiments and surveys into the app over the next year as we think this is a great resource!
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  83. Thanks SO much for highlighting this! Now sorted.
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  84. check out this delicious recipe from My New Roots: https://www.mynewroots.org/site/2013/02/the-life-changing-loaf-of-bread/ we always make it with olive oil instead of coconut oil and leave out the honey/maple syrup
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  85. Thanks for watching! We're currently working on new menopause research and will be bringing your results on this in the coming weeks
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  86. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PGyv3nDv9o
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  87. Prevalence is currently 1 in 25 people who have COVID nationally, so the chances of contracting it are quite high!
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  88. Great suggestion Ross, we'll get planning ✍
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  89. This has made our day! Thanks Mat
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  90. Hi Paul, the vaccines have been shown to be effective on the delta variant as well. It is possible that other vaccines will be developed in the future to combat more distant mutations
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  91. Hopefully one day we can expand to Ireland! Hope you enjoyed the listen.
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  92. Hi there, please continue to log your symptoms as usual in the app -we will let you know once the winning study has been chosen, and follow up with the relevant instructions then. Thanks for joining us!
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  93. Hi there, thank you for your comment. I've passed it onto our team and it's something we're looking into.
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  94. Hi there, in terms of mask wearing Tim recommends you wear an FFP2 or FFP3 mask as these provide the best protection. He also avoids you meeting with people who have any cold symptoms as these could be COVID
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  95. Hi Ben, Thanks so much for your support! We are so pleased that you found this podcast informative. Matthew Walker was actually a co-author on this study. You can read the full paper here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00125-021-05608-y
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  96. Thanks for this! We're aware of the issue and looking into rectifying it ASAP :)
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  97. Hi Kevin. Our research suggests it's not quite as simple as that. Not all carbs are created equal (and neither are humans). People can respond very differently to the exact same foods (including those with carbs), which emphasizes the need for personalized approaches to nutrition for optimal health.
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  98. Check out these healthier chocolate chip cookies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlptYolcvKs the recipe is in the comments and we'll paste it here too: Makes 12 cookies: - 3 tbsp brown sugar - 3 tbsp olive oil - 2 tbsp milled flax seed + 4 tbsp water - 200g ground almonds - 50g chopped pecans - 80g dark chocolate chopped up - pinch of salt Preheat the oven to 180c In a bowl, mix together the milled flax and water then set aside In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and olive oil. Add in the flax mixture then stir Add in the ground almonds and fold to combine Sprinkle in the salt, chocolate chips, and pecans and fold again Roll the cookie dough into 12 equal balls and flatten with your palm (it helps to wet your hands slightly) then pop in the oven for around 10 minutes Leave to cool and then enjoy 😋
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  99. Hi there, we've got an article on lectins here: https://joinzoe.com/learn/lectins If you have any further questions, let us know as we may record an episode on it 🙌
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  100. Hey Hugh and thanks for your comment. We're recording a podcast on protein and exercise soon where we plan to dive deeper into protein requirements across different ages and activity levels. If you've got any questions ahead of the episode, please DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/?hl=en 🙏
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  101. So glad to hear you enjoyed it. Prof. John Cryan's work is fascinating 🤩
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  102. There's definitely no shame in meds, but we should always utilise diet and lifestyle where we can 😊
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  103. Sailing at 80 years old is amazing, keep going!! 👏⛵
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  104. Hi there, thank you for watching. Our data on symptoms is provided through reports in the ZOE COVID Study app. You can download it here: https://api.covidradar.org/launch/
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  105. We welcome people of all ages to the app! Everyone is able to complete a health profile as well. If you're having problems of any kind filling this in please contact our team on covidteam@joinzoe.com. I wonder if perhaps you're referring to the specific menopause study which has a more rigid age criteria? There will be many more studies launched soon in the app which don't have any age ranges so keep an eye out and keep logging!
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  106. Hello Jellybean, by 'firebreak' we mean a very short lockdown of no more than 2 weeks or so.
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  107. Hi there, thanks for watching. It's certainly not a symptom that we've seen commonly reported at all, but we can check with our team to see if it's something reported in the free text field.
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  108.  @mockturtle1402  Hi there, thanks for your comment. If you're interested in learning more about seed oils, you can read our evidence-based article on it here: https://joinzoe.com/learn/are-seed-oils-bad-for-you 🌱
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  109. Tim discusses the results of this in the video -it's good news!
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  110. Good question! The ZOE COVID Study app tracks changing symptoms as well as test results, so any change in symptoms reported is one way of tracking the possibility of new variants, which would then need to be confirmed by a sequenced PCR test. We're pleased you're interested in the microbiome studies as this is one of the topics we'll be focussing on with our Wider Health Studies initiative in the app.
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  111. So glad you enjoyed it, that baker sounds fantastic!
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  112. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N83s8pz3_zw&t=0s
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  113. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzQ7sIcRFco
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  114. That's fascinating, thanks for sharing! We are hoping to launch in the UK later on this year :)
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  115. Hi there! 😊 Thanks for your comment, we're glad you like the look of the meals. Tim is showing a snapshot into what he eats on an average day, so his food intake will vary day-to-day based on fluctuations in hunger and nutritional needs. This video aims to be a source of meal inspiration and healthy eating tips, rather than a guide on how you should eat for your own body - as everyone is completely different. Hope this helps!
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  116. It's not as difficult as you think 😊If you're new to fermenting, we recommend checking out Sandor's sauerkraut recipe which is beginner-friendly. You can find the link in the description.
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  117. Hi Jane, making it yourself is far cheaper. There are lots of videos on here to learn how if you’re interested 💛
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  118. You're so welcome!! 💛
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  119. Hi Lee, thanks for your comment. You might be interested in our article on butter here: https://joinzoe.com/learn/is-butter-good-for-you If you have any follow-up questions, please get in touch with us on Instagram or facebook and we'll try to answer them in a follow-up episode 🙌
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  120. The ZOE COVID Study app tracks symptoms of COVID as well as test results, the combination of which provide an early warning system to the spread of the virus across the country
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  121. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed this episode 😊
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  122. Glad you enjoyed the podcast! We've got a medically reviewed article on lectins here: https://joinzoe.com/learn/lectins ✍
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  123. Hi Edyta, this is something we're working on sharing very soon!
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  124. Hi, we can't give you medical advice but if you think you've been exposed to the virus you should monitor your symptoms and ask for a test if you're concerned. Speak to your doctor about your concerns, hopefully they can help and reassure you.
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  125. Hi there, sorry to hear you've had trouble with the app. Please email covidteam@joinzoe.com who should be able to help out :)
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  126. Hi James, it's just in the UK at the moment, but we are in discussions about bringing the Big IF to the US.
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  127. This is wonderful, Jilly. Keep going 🙌
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  128. We're so glad that intermittent fasting has worked for you 😊
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  129. Hi there, we rely on positive tests submitted to the ZOE Health Study app along with symptoms. Many of our Contributors are still testing with LFTs when symptoms arise and will report their results in their daily health log.
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  130. That's amazing! Congratulations and we can't wait for you to be able to join the ZOE community
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  131. Stories like this are exactly why we do what we do, thanks so much for sharing and keep it up.
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  132. Thanks Theo and sorry to hear about your experience. We'll share your message with the engineering team and see if there's something we can do.
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  133. Hi there, the results of the polls were discussed in this video by Tim. If you're interested in the final figures feel free to check out our Facebook and Twitter pages!
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  134. Thank you! We agree Hugh is a gem
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  135. That's great to hear! We're pleased you've found something that works for you ☕
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  136. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3YyXL1403M&t=3245s
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  137. Definitely! check out our paper published in nature medicine all about the microbiome (this is something we are really passionate about!) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-01183-8
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  138. Here's the full episode :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrvSLtRLDg0
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  139. So glad you've enjoyed testing so far, we'll definitely pass on the feedback about more information about spikes while you have your glucose monitor and hopefully when your results arrive you'll be able to learn even more about your blood sugar response (and blood fat and microbiome!)
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  140. Thanks for the feedback, we're so pleased you enjoyed the video!
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  141. Hi there, Anne and Traditional Food are right! The shop bought mass produced sauerkraut tends to be pasteurised (so that the flavour remains the same and it doesn't continue fermenting in the shop) -just take a look on the tub or jar to see if it's raw or pasteurised. If it's been pasteurised then the good bacteria from fermentation won't be present, however it still provides plenty of fibre and provide the other nutrient benefits of eating cabbage.
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  142. 👏👏
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  143. Hi there, you can read more about natural immunity v vaccine immunity on our blog post here: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/do-i-need-a-covid-vaccine-if-ive-had-covid
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  144. Participants in the METHOD study were recruited by e-mail lists via our collaborators at Stanford and our own mailing lists, they were not existing ZOE members and did not pay to take part.
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  145. You can check the amount of fibre any plant has online. For example, you can google "carrot fibre" and it'll come up straight away 😊
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  146. Hi Richard, here is the link to the paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-24115-7 sorry you had to ask for it. We will add it to the description note of the video!
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  147. Hi there, thanks for watching! You can try putting up the volume on the Youtube player if it's already up on your computer? They have separate controls so sometimes that might affect it. Hope that helps!
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  148. Hi there, yes we stopped this a few weeks ago as we felt that since the majority of the country have had an exposure to the virus by now either by infection or vaccination, it was more accurate to share the overall rates of infection.
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  149. Hello, just to clear up any confusion, we aren't praising ultra-processed plant-based meats. With anything in nutrition, it's a question of 'instead of what' rather than foods being solely good or bad, as Christopher goes into great depth to explain in the podcast. It's a really interesting episode on a highly debated topic, we hope you'll give it a listen.
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  150. Hi, thanks for your comment. Due to an app update, our map of COVID prevalence in the UK is currently being computed on 20% of user reports, meaning some areas have too small a sample size to offer accurate COVID estimates. This is a temporary measure and reports will be back to normal within the next few weeks.
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  151. 🍅 🍆 🥔
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  152. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kye5tF0I5gI
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  153. I hope you reported your jab and side effects in the app!
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  154. Research shows that trying to 'catch up' on sleep doesn't really work. Instead, try and aim for consistency when you can (we know this isn't always possible!). If you're interested in learning more about sleep you might be interested in our ZOE Academy articles: https://joinzoe.com/learn/category/healthy-living/sleep 😴
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  155. As Vanessa recommends adding multiple wholegrains will certainly be beneficial for your gut microbiome and help add additional fibre, fat and protein for your blood sugar response
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  156. Thanks for your feedback. We are currently trying to create an alternative vegan option to our muffins but as these were the muffins we used in PREDICT it's proven challenging to create a nutritionally identical version so that we can still compare your results with the tens of thousands of others who've eaten our original muffins as a test meal.
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  157. Hi there, please do continue to report as usual for the COVID Study -we'll let you know once the winning study has been selected and what the next steps in reporting will be from there! Thank you for logging with us
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  158. No, Tim mentions that the death rate is much lower and still declining
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  159. Thank you everyone for watching! Sign up to our upcoming vaccines webinar here: https://covid.joinzoe.com/webinar/vaccines-are-they-working Sections: 00:00 - Intro 2:17 - This week's numbers 4:48- Hospitalisations & deaths 6:46 - International picture 9:00 - Vaccine protection waning 10:25 - Key symptoms in the vaccinated
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  160. Jonathan does bring up Tim in the conversation 🙃
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  161. The key thing about a diversity jar is to mix it up and make it different each time! In this video, David had almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds and much more 🚀
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  162. In our research of 680,000 people, we found that snacking frequency was not linked to unfavourable health outcomes when you opt for healthy snacks 😊
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  163. Hi there, the COVID estimates are currently being computed on 20% of Contributors as we transition to the updated app version. This will be back to normal within the next few weeks. Please do keep logging as every report counts!
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  164. Hi there, yes we've looked into this to see if there's a correlation and currently we've not found evidence from our reports, but it remains something we're monitoring and we'll update all our contributors when we know more.
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  165. Hi Valerie, thanks for your feedback on our video.
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  166. Hi there, currently the wider health studies hub is only available in the UK. The ZOE COVID Study app is also available in the USA and Sweden
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  167. Hi there, I'm sorry you've had trouble with the app. Have you tried force closing it then updating it to the latest version? We're still working out minor niggles with the update so hopefully this particular one has now been resolved. If you're still experiencing issues please reach out to our support team: covidteam@joinzoe.com
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  168. Hi Andrew Talbot, thanks for your comment and yes, of course; Prof Spector has received a vaccine because he works in a clinical settings at Guys and St Thomas' Hospital, London and oversees participants involved in his research. He's also an Honorary Physician and may be called upon to see patients or even administer vaccines himself, although this is unlikely! He was invited by the NHS, inline with the current UK government vaccine roll out protocol. We've added this statement to the brief video description so hopefully it will help to clarify this for future viewers. Thank you for your support!
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  169. Thank you Salina! Let us know how you get on
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  170. Hello, thank you for watching. We published a blog summarising our findings here if you'd like to take a look: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/long-covid-children
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  171. Hi Jo-anne, we'd recommend these free resources as a starting point: ZOE podcast with Dr. Sarah Berry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hi7CfTsx04 Cholesterol articles: https://zoe.com/learn/category/health-conditions/cholesterol
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  172. Hi Lisa, Not all inflammation is bad - as you correctly mention, acute inflammation is important for healing and as a response to infections. Chronic, low-grade inflammation on the other hand is linked to long-term health problems. We cover this in the blog post you can find here: https://joinzoe.com/post/inflammation-ajcn
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  173. Hi Amanda, we're so glad you enjoyed the video. The focus should be on variety, not quantity. But as a general rule, try and aim for a portion of each plant ✨
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  174. That's wonderful to hear, love the idea of treating your gut microbiome like a pet
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  175. That's right! Only test when you get symptoms, but if you log your health every day, even when you're well, that helps to give us the best overall picture of the nation's health :)
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  176. Thank you for your support! Please keep logging every day and share the app with friends and family-the best way of showing the gov they've made a mistake is for us to continue to be at the forefront of scientific discoveries and be the earliest warning signal for the pandemic spread
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  177. That sounds delicious Neelam, thanks for sharing 💛
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  178. Hi Toby, yes you log in the app in the same way! We are adding a feature to log boosters this week
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  179. We couldn't agree more - hope you'll give the recipes a go
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  180.  @zoeydeu2261  Our program is available in the UK and the US. We’re currently focused on making our program the best it can be where we currently operate, so while we don't have any plans to expand yet, this is definitely something we hope to be able to do in future.
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  181. Hi! The reason we used blue muffins is because these are the muffins we used in our original research and a really reliable and noticeable marker for measuring transit time. While sweetcorn will work for a fun at home study the blue dye method is an exciting novel method of measuring gut transit time for future microbiome research https://gut.bmj.com/content/early/2021/03/21/gutjnl-2020-323877
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  182. Glad it was helpful!
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  183. Hi raytrevor1, you make a very good point. As we are an app we are limited to smartphones, however, the ZOE app does have the option to make profiles for others, so we have lots of people logging on behalf of their older family members/ friends and neighbours or those who don't use smartphones.
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  184. Hi there Robert, try updating your app on the App Store or Google Play, and if you're still having issues please reach out to covidteam@joinzoe.com and they'll be able to help :)
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  185. It's not something we are currently researching but it's definitely a great question for the future
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  186. Hi there, our decision to stop reporting on the split of unvaccinated and vaccinated is also to do with the fact that those who are currently not vaccinated are now also likely to have received antibodies from viral infection or exposure, thus making the delineation less necessary and less of an indication of vaccination efficacy. Anecdotal reports from hospital colleagues however have all agreed that the majority of COVID patients admitted are unvaccinated, so a vaccination is demonstrably effective against hospitalisation if infected. The methodology of calculating these cases has remained the same. Thanks
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  187. https://joinzoe.com/learn/what-does-fiber-do-for-the-body 💛
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  188. Hi there, yes we recorded when people recorded a metallic taste or change of taste in relation to when they received the vaccine and are currently analysing our results.
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  189. *googles cashew tree* 🤯
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  190. This is truly an incredible story Normand, wishing you all the best in your treatment and journey. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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  191.  @BrookeSimmons  Our team appreciates the support, Brooke 💛
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  192. Hello, thanks for your feedback. We've published research on the after-effects of vaccines based on our app users' reports. You can read about it here: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-vaccine-data-lancet
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  193. so pleased you enjoyed the episode Daytona
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  194. Hi Mike, on the contrary, cooking your vegetables with a healthy fat source such as extra virgin olive oil can help with absorption of fat soluble vitamins and make them even more nutritious. For simplicity, we didn't prepare any hot meals for this video but if you'd like to see more recipe ideas let us know and we can certainly film some new content in the new year :)
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  195. It's fascinating right? It shows that the overall levels of illness peak and trough at similar moments throughout the year. You'll see similar repetitions of waveforms if you compare historical cold and flu reports year after year.
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  196. Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO-7irGCaTA&t=1714s
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  197. For science! you could add the dye into your usual breakfast instead of making the muffins if you'd rather
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  198. check out our pinned comment for more detailed instructions
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  199. It really is! Hope you'll try the recipes
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  200. An episode on protein is in the works! If you have any questions you'd like to ask our experts, either pop them below here or DM our Instagram account: @zoe https://www.instagram.com/zoe/ 🙌
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  201. LOL - and we are here for it.
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  202. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
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  203. Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback and for the support, we couldn't agree more. Hopefully we'll be able to offer ZOE in Canada one day!
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  204. Glad it was helpful! We've also done a longer podcast on this which you might want to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHd0yl0cvvw
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  205. definitely - a seedy dukkah would be delicious. You could try a tahini and yoghurt mixture instead of the legumes with the same citrus
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  206. Hi Sally, there is a link to ask a question in the app on the 'thank you' screen once you've logged your daily report.
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  207. That sounds amazing - thanks for sharing 😍
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  208. Thank you! For more on the almonds check out this blog all about the food matrix: https://joinzoe.com/post/food-matrix It's a brilliant question regarding olives, a quick search brought up this review you may find interesting: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/7/7/109
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  209. We've written an article on seed oils, which you might find interesting 👩‍🔬 https://joinzoe.com/learn/are-seed-oils-bad-for-you
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  210. Hi Helen, the map of COVID prevalence in the UK is currently being computed on 20% of user reports due to an app update, so some areas have too small a sample size to offer accurate COVID estimates. This is a temporary measure and reports will be back to normal within the next few weeks.
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  211. There are lots of ways you can support your gut health through you diet, one way is by eating probiotic foods which contain live bacteria such as fermented foods but the other is by eating plenty of plants which are packed with prebiotics that feed your good gut bacteria. Eating a wide variety of plants ensures that your feeding a variety of different good bugs with different phytonutrients such as polyphenols and fibre. You can read more about what makes a gut friendly diet here: https://zoe.com/post/prebiotics-probiotics-postbiotics
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  212. Later on this year!
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  213. Hi Jacqueline, thanks for your feedback. We'd love for you to get in touch on Instagram or Facebook with any follow-up questions you have so we can address them in a future episode 🙏
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  214. Yes absolutely! you can add the dye to any recipe just keep the quantity the same (0.75-1g/person)
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  215. Glad to hear it! Hope you enjoyed the episode :)
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  216. So pleased you enjoyed watching
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  217. sounds delicious and packed with fibre!
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  218. Hi Mel, thanks for your feedback. We hope that as we continue to scale we will be able to make our product more affordable and in the meantime, we are also committed to sharing a lot of information for free via our podcast, scientific papers and medically reviewed articles on our website to help people to improve their health, whether they are a ZOE member or not. You can check out some of our free resources here: ZOE Science & Nutrition Podcast: https://lnkd.in/g5KufyiN and ZOE Health Academy content: https://joinzoe.com/learn
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  219. The muffins!! 😂We've switched to cookies now, you may be relieved to hear! So happy to hear that you've experienced such positive changes.
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  220. Hi there, we've looked into incidences of myocarditis and other more serious side effects to see if there's a correlation and currently we've not found evidence from our reports, but it remains something we're monitoring and we'll update all our contributors when we know more.
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  221. Hi Angela, yes you are right, we don't currently accept vaccines from trials, we are looking into a number of new app updates which will be coming out soon. Thank you your loyal support and your continued contribution!
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  222. They took part in our PREDICT study research which you can read more about here: https://joinzoe.com/our-studies
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  223. Thank you for sharing and reporting your symptoms Jacqueline, and we're pleased to hear your better now!
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  224. We've referenced the studies discussed in the description if you're interested 😊
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  225. That's so interesting! Thanks for sharing your experience and we're pretty pleased about the results too!
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  226. Hi Francille, we actually do mean LFTs, you can only get a PCR through NHS 111 if you have the 3 classical symptoms. We know from our data there are many more symptoms than this, so we are asking people to test with LFTs if they have any of the 20 symptoms to help us catch more symptomatic cases!
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  227. Hi there Gill. This is something we're looking into at the moment. Please feel free to email covidteam@joinzoe.com in the meantime to register your query
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  228. click ...more under the video or: Hugh's Roasted Roots: Serves 6 3 medium carrots 3 medium parsnips 1 smallish swede 3-4 medium red onions Extra virgin olive oil Cold-pressed hempseed oil (or cold-pressed rapeseed) 400-500g Brussels sprouts A bunch of purple sprouting broccoli (or 1 head of calabrese broccoli) Half a hispi cabbage (or half a cauliflower) 1 head of garlic 1 unwaxed orange A few bay leaves A few sprigs of rosemary Chive tips, to serve (optional) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/ gas 5. Peel and trim the carrots, parsnips and swede and cut into angled pieces. Quarter or halve the onions lengthwise and peel off the skins. Put these four veg in your largest roasting tray, season with salt and pepper and trickle with both oils. Toss together and put in the oven for 30 minutes until starting to caramelise. Meanwhile, trim the sprouts, trim the ends off the PSB stems and chop the PSB into largeish pieces (including the lovely leaves) and slice the cabbage half into slim wedges, leaving it attached at the stem end. Break the garlic into individual cloves but don’t peel them. Cut the orange into chunky pieces. After 30 minutes, add the brassicas, along with the garlic, herbs and orange chunks, to the roasting tin. Season a little more, toss together again and return to the oven for 20-30 minutes, or until beautifully caramelised. Serve, with hummus and dukkah, sprinkled with chive tips if you have them. Double Plant Hummus Serves 6 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained but tin water reserved 1 x 400g tin carlin peas, drained (or any other pulse, such as white beans) 2 generous tsp tahini 2 generous tsp crunchy almond butter (or use cashew or peanut butter) A scrap of garlic (1⁄4-1/2 clove) Finely grated zest of 1 unwaxed lemon and half its juice (more if you need it) Finely grated zest of 1 unwaxed orange and half its juice (more if you need it) Extra virgin olive oil and/or cold-pressed hemp oil (or another cold pressed oil, such as rapeseed) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Put the drained chickpeas and carlin peas into a large bowl and start mashing and bashing them with a potato masher. Add the tahini and almond butter and continue to mash. Mash the garlic with a pinch of coarse salt and stir this in. Add the grated citrus zests and the citrus juices. Add a few splashes of chickpea water and mash again. Now add a good dash of the oil/s to soften and enrich the hummus. When the texture is right for you, check the seasoning and add more salt or pepper if needed before serving. Nutty Dukkah 6 plants Makes 10–12 generous sprinkles 30g whole, skin-on hazelnuts 30g pumpkin seeds 30g sunflower seeds 2 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp fennel seeds 2 tsp cumin seeds Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Put the hazelnuts in a dry frying pan over a medium heat and toast for a minute, tossing now and then, then add the pumpkin seeds and toast til the seeds just start to pop, again, tossing the pan a few times. Add the sunflower seeds and the coriander, fennel and cumin seeds and toast and toss until the spice seeds are crackling (this won’t be very long), then immediately tip into a bowl to stop the cooking. Transfer in small batches to a pestle and mortar and grind to a rough, crumbly consistency, adding salt and pepper as you go. Sprinkle over the roast veg and hummus, and store any leftover in an airtight container for a week or so.
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  229. You can find them in David's book, the link is in the video description 🍰
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  230. Hi there, please do continue reporting in the app! The only way we can offer data on vaccines is when we have enough contributors who can offer us information, so do encourage those you know who received the J&J/ Moderna vaccines to log in the app as well.
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  231. The captions are automatically generated so there may be errors, we've just corrected it! @ikbenmoy 
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  232. Hi Linda, we have some excellent resources in our Health Academy that will probably be very helpful. Here's the link, we'd recommend starting in the 'Nutrition' section: https://zoe.com/learn
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  233. We couldnt agree more!
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  234. Hi there Sarah, unfortunately evidence suggests that although the symptoms when you contract the virus are similar to colds or other respiratory illness, there could be longer lasting effects which may negatively impact your health. These post-viral illnesses are much less common with other viruses, so it's important we're still aware of the symptoms and spread of COVID, as well as other respiratory illnesses
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  235. For more information on vaccines and menstruation check out our blog post: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-vaccines-menstruation
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  236. Hi there, feel free to read about Tim's thoughts on the government's decision not to enact Plan B immediately here: https://inews.co.uk/opinion/boris-johnson-winter-covid-plan-what-public-wants-hear-tim-spector-1200527
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  237. This is a good question and one we're looking into! We hope to bring you data on this as soon as we have it.
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  238.  @Broadwould  absolutely right, yes. All UK Contributors can join the wider studies programme
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  239. That's what we want!
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  240. Hi Christina, you absolutely could use beets just make sure you eat enough of them so that you'll notice it at the other end
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  241. I'm sorry to hear you've had trouble with the app. Please email our support on covidteam@joinzoe.com for assistance
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  242. Hello there, thank you for your message. Apologies for this -our team is very small and trying to get through as many emails as possible. We'll make sure you receive an invite to the blood pressure and diet studies. Please ensure you've double checked the email address you're using for your ZOE Health Study app as well to make sure everything's spelled correctly
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  243.  @jillysharpe9112  💛
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  244. Hello. Apologies, we do try to make our reports useful for the whole UK. This week our focus has been on Omicron. Unfortunately, we don't have sequenced test result numbers from all nations just yet. We'll bring you more on Wales next week hopefully
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  245. Hi Lou, check out this blog which explains our methods in more detail: https://joinzoe.com/post/nature-blood-sugar-dips or the publication itself: https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-021-00383-x
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  246. Hi Agatha, thanks for your feedback. Unfortunately as Tim discusses in his video, the consequences can be far more severe than flu, with long term side effects such as cognitive decline and heart disease now identified. For this reason it's still essential to continue to track the virus and offer advice on how to limit your risk.
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  247. Hi there, sorry you've not received an invite. Have you checked the inbox with the email you've used to sign up to the app? If you're still not seeing it there, our customer service team will reply to your email as soon as they get a chance. They're very small and working hard to respond to everyone so please bear with us!
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  248. There's not much difference between the symptoms while you're infected, but COVID can lead to longer lasting symptoms like for those experiencing long COVID who may still be experiencing symptoms many months after recovering from infection.
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  249. Hi there -we're aware of an issue for Android users at the moment and are working on a fix which should be ready within the next few days. Thank you for your patience while we resolve this
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  250. Hi there, if you're having trouble updating your location in the app please contact covidteam@joinzoe.com
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  251. Hi there, thanks for watching! We have a podcast that just came out on food intolerances. Listen or read the transcript here: https://joinzoe.com/learn/podcast-food-intolerances
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  252. Here you go, Josephine: https://youtu.be/lNzhGkhdVfs 💛
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  253. So glad you're also a fan of James!
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  254. Hi there, Tim discusses cases, hospitalisations and deaths in the update
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  255. Enjoy your ice creams!🍦
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  256. Hi Anne, absolutely right and we try to add subtitles always! We will do this soon, just a little understaffed over Christmas! Thanks for raising!
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  257. why not exactly! Would certainly make you a popular neighbour
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  258. Absolutely you could use sweetcorn or beetroot, we used blue muffins in our study as they are a really reliable indicator and much less likely to be attributed to other causes https://gut.bmj.com/content/early/2021/03/21/gutjnl-2020-323877
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  259. We want you to keep on logging all tests that you're taking whenever possible. Our prediction model extrapolates data including reported symptoms as well as LFT and PCR tests so we can generate an accurate estimate for the UK population.
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  260. We really appreciate your support 🙏
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  261. Glad you liked it!
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  262. Hello there, we're rolling out the update in a phased manner so if you've not already received it then you will do within the next couple of weeks!
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  263. Thanks for the fabulous feedback Dave!
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  264. Yes, boiled ahead of time!
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  265. Hope you are feeling better!
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  266.  @bhavinapatel4998  please enter this fab question to our slido and we will try to get to it! https://app.sli.do/event/gyfxkujj
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  267. You're welcome, that's great! 👩‍🔬
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  268. Let us know how you get on!
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  269. Hi James, you can access the full webinar by signing up here: https://mailchi.mp/joinzoe.com/zoe-webinar-carbs
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  270. Interesting point! One thing that paper talks about is the external factors that can impact blood sugar dips and appetite including stress but we haven't explored emotional eating in our research YET, it's a question we'd love to explore in the future
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  271. Hi there, we've published research on how diet can help to reduce your risk of COVID. Read more on our blog, where there are also links to our published papers: https://academy.joinzoe.com/health/article/covid-19-how-can-nutrition-keep-me-healthy
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  272. Hi there Jackie, we look at the vaccination rate for the entire population, including children who have only just been offered the vaccine and are unlikely to be fully vaccinated. Other sources may be quoting the vaccination rate of the adult population only.
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  273. Sally, we are so pleased these updates are helping you through! We hope you are still logging in the app, we have some exciting new things coming and we need people like you to help us :) Also we are just drafting a blog of the six tips - so keep an eye out on the blog!
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  274. Yes, fibre can reduce blood sugar spikes 😊
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  275. We couldn't agree more - such a delicious way to elevate meals and packed with plants and fibre for your gut health
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  276. Hello there, this is taken from the Lifestyle survey you completed before starting the Big IF study
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  277. Hi Jim, the map of COVID prevalence in the UK is currently being computed on 20% of user reports due to an app update, so some areas have too small a sample size to offer accurate COVID estimates. This is a temporary measure and reports will be back to normal within the next few weeks. We're still interested in Contributors logging their health data for COVID and beyond :)
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  278. Hi there, feel free to read our blog on wearing masks: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/why-still-wear-masks-covid where there is are links to two papers published by our team in The Lancet and Nature, showing that wearing a face covering reduces transmission within communities and can also reduce your risk of catching COVID by 60%. Thanks to your ZOE app contributions, we have managed to identify how effective they really are!
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  279. Most of this data is drawn from the lifestyle questionnaire completed in advance of the study
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  280.  @paulnew8344  Tim shows the graphs in his video indicating that vaccine effectiveness wanes after 6 months, suggesting boosters may be a good idea for the elderly and vulnerable
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  281. Hi there! The Big Poo Review asks you to fill in a survey about your gut and bowel habits, not send in a sample. The research and results will be made available through the ZOE Health Study.
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  282. So glad you found this episode helpful
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  283. Hi LeeMcL2105, check out our research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-24115-7
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  284. Thank you so much for your contributions to The Big IF Study, we're so happy to hear that it's working great for you! ⏰
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  285. What a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing
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  286. Full episode here: https://youtu.be/E4nJ07_02NQ?si=9WwXxgzXvCS0jqat
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  287. Hi there, unfortunately you can only choose one habit to take part in at the moment. If you've already taken part in one (even if it's finished) you won't be able to select another one currently.
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  288. Thanks for the kind words of support, Alexander. We're proud to confirm that our own very talented team is behind all of our marketing, communications, and social media.
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  289. Hi there, we're pleased to announce that the ZOE nutrition programme will be coming to the UK later this year. Sign up to the waitlist here to be notified of when it goes on sale: https://joinzoe.com/signup
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  290. 🏃‍♂
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  291. Hi there, updates will now be coming fortnightly so please make sure you're subscribed so you get the notification once the new videos are released!
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  292. Let us know how you get on Sara!
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  293. Hi Katy, we report on the total % of the population vaccinated, which includes children who have not yet been offered the vaccine. Some other reports will only include the % of the adult population who have been vaccinated, which will be a higher number.
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  294. Hi there, this video is coming out in a few days. We'll link it in the description and if you subscribe to our channel you'll get a notification when it's released.
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  295. Hopefully one day 🤞thanks for the support in the meantime!
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  296. Hello! That's a great question. Until now, most studies have looked at single microbes, markers of health, and/or nutrients/foods. For the first time ever, this research has allowed us to identify two clear sets of microbial species that are linked to healthy metabolic markers and responses after eating (“good” bugs) and unhealthy responses to food, poorer heart health markers, and weight (“bad” bugs). Your body will respond differently to food depending on which bugs you have in your gut. With ZOE, you can discover which of these “good” and “bad” bugs you have living in your gut and understand how your own body responds to food. Using these insights, you can learn how to eat for your unique body and gut. You can learn what this means for you at http://joinzoe.com/
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  297. Yes, the videos come out the week after! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified when a new video is published
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  298. Hi there, this video will be coming out within the next few days on our Youtube channel. We'll post the link in the description here and if you subscribe to our channel you'll get a notification.
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  299. Hi Cathy, if you're in the US you can sign up to our waitlist via joinzoe.com
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  300. Hi Sue, we’ve done quite a bit of research on the after effects of vaccines. Check out this blog to find out more: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-vaccine-data-lancet
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  301. Thanks for watching!
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  302. as are you!
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  303. We welcome people of all ages to join the ZOE Health Study! You have until the end of December to join the Big IF Study in the app, but you can always log your health daily and we'll have lots of other studies coming out in the new year.
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  304. If you're interested in learning more about the efficacy of Vitamin supplements, check out our podcast episode: https://joinzoe.com/learn/podcast-truth-about-vitamin-supplements
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  305. Thank you so much, Anita! Hopefully we will be able to expand to Switzerland in the future - but in the meantime, you're already a part of our community. 💛
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  306.  @lauro973  Check out this site and see if you can get an appointment in Bristol. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/find-a-walk-in-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-site/
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  307. Hi there, this is something we're hoping to include soon!
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  308. Hi Vince, our research shows that your response to food is totally unique so it's impossible to give tailored advice here. If you're based in the US you can head to joinzoe.com to sign up to our waitlist to join the ZOE program which will give you an insight into your response to foods and the foods which work best for your body. If not I would say anecdotally that experimenting with different foods and seeing how they make you feel can be a fun way of finding out what works for your body
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  309. Hi there, thanks for your comment. We ask people to log their average snacks before the intervention and again afterwards so we can see the difference made by IF.
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  310. Thanks for the support Victoria, hopefully we will be in New Zealand someday!
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  311. Hi Roz. There certainly are many factors that influence hunger and appetite. Humans are complicated, and the foods we eat are complicated too. Our research is starting to unravel many of the complexities involved in nutrition and health.
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  312. thank you Nazeen!
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  313. Full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrvSLtRLDg0&t=0s
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  314. Hi there, if you log a positive covid test in the app we will know you have COVID. The ‘reasons’ page is more for behavioural reasons. Hope this helps, and thank you for logging!
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  315. Hi Lyn, if you are based in the US you can sign up to the program on joinzoe.com, if you're in the UK we are hoping to launch later on this year
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  316. Hi there, try reloading the page and it should come up!
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  317. Hi there, we've moved some things around in the app -you can now report all new vaccines and tests in the 'profile' tab, found in the bottom right hand corner of the app.
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  318. Hi there and thanks for your great feedback on the podcast! ZOE isn't suitable for people with coeliac disease at present, as our test muffins are baked in a factory that handles gluten too. We'll be sure to let you know if this changes 🙏
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  319. 🙌
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  320. So glad you enjoyed the episode
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  321. Hi there, we'll be posting the video on our Youtube channel in a few days. We'll put the link in the description here and if you subscribe to the channel you'll be notified when it comes out
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  322. Hi Deborah -sorry to hear you've had trouble with this! Please contact our customer support team by email and they should be able to help. They may take a couple of days to reply as they're extremely busy right now but they will get back to you! You can reach them here: covidteam@joinzoe.com
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  323. Hi Donavan, thank you for your comments. Prof Spector has received a vaccine because he works in a clinical settings at Guys and St Thomas' Hospital, London and oversees participants involved in his research. He's also an Honorary Physician and may be called upon to see patients or even administer vaccines himself, although this is unlikely! He was invited by the NHS, inline with the current UK government vaccine roll out protocol.
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  324. Hi Gillian, thanks so much for your comment and ongoing support
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  325. Hi 👋 you could put the dye into another recipe that you make in the microwave - for example a mug cake, just make sure to include the same quantity of dye (0.75-1g/person)
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  326. Hi, all of the BP emails have now gone out as of this afternoon. If by tomorrow you don't have a survey link, please email our team so we can look into this for you. Our email is covidteam@joinzoe.com Thanks!
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  327. We hope you found this podcast useful 🙏
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  328. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your story - it's never too late.
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  329. Thanks for the suggestion Christine, if you send an email to social@joinzoe.com I can email you the transcript :)
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  330. Andy, at 09:00 Tim mentions this graph is 3 months out of date. It's absolutely true we do need more up to date figures here from the government so we can monitor how the situation is now.
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  331. Hello there, we get information on snacking from the survey you take at the start of the Big IF Study, as well as the survey you take once you decide to conclude the study. If you're still going you'll be asked to fill in your info on snacking once you finish.
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  332. It's definitely ours too 😂
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  333. Absolutely, so do make sure you're buying a brand which isn't pasteurised, or make your own!
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  334. ZOE is still using data recorded from the daily reports submitted to the ZOE Health Study app. We used ONS to recalibrate our data sets in the absence of free government testing. You can read more about the update to our methodology in the blog: https://health-study.joinzoe.com/blog/covid-estimates-updated
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  335. Thank you so much, Dr. Tonya.
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  336. Hello there, thank you for watching! There's an image in our blog here you can download and share through social media, or printing it out and putting it up! https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/what-are-the-symptoms-of-covid
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  337. So glad you loved the recipe!
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  338. Hi Richard, this is just on youtube for now
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  339. Great idea!
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  340. Thank you, Grace! We hope you continue to enjoy our podcast episodes.
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  341. We hope this helps. Let us know how you get on!
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  342. Neither could we 👀
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  343. Hi there, Tim's not suggesting that we're over the pandemic, but mentions that the data indicates we're past the current peak of Omicron infections.
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  344. Hi there, check out our blog for more info on how eating more plants can improve your health, and how best to incorporate them into your diet! All herbs, spices etc. count as does coffee: https://joinzoe.com/post/eat-more-plants
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  345. Glad it was helpful!
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  346. Hello there, the top 5 symptoms shown in the video are for those with prior vaccination. We have a list of the top symptoms for the unvaccinated as well which you can read more about in our blog: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/new-top-5-covid-symptoms
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  347. Hi there, yes that's right. In this instance, the last 'meal' equates to your last intake of calories, even if it's not a meal in a traditional sense!
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  348. Hi there, the graph has a very wide confidence interval, shown by the horizontal line bisecting the blue circle. This means that some people have less gut disease, some people have more, and it's not really a good indicator from this particular study as to whether someone is likely to have it or not. Tim still encourages people to eat fermented foods and does so himself every day!
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  349. Thank you May 🥰
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  350. Hello there, this is taken from the Lifestyle survey you completed before starting the Big IF study, as part of your registration
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  351. thanks for watching!
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  352. Hi there, this video is coming out in a few days. We'll link it in the description and if you subscribe to our channel you'll get a notification when it's released.
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  353. Here's the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrvSLtRLDg0
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  354. This is so beautiful to hear, Debbie. Thank you for sharing your story with us, we're honoured to be a part of your health journey.
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  355. Hi Diane, thanks for the feedback regarding the video and thanks for your interest, we're so glad to hear you're finding our resources helpful. We’re currently focused on making our program the best it can be where we currently operate in the UK & US. While we don't have any plans to expand yet, this is definitely something we hope to be able to do in future. For updates on when we become available in new countries, sign up at https://joinzoe.com/
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  356. That's so interesting - thanks for sharing your experience. We aren't currently recruiting participants in the UK but if you wanted to join our program once we launch in the UK later this year you can visit our website: joinzoe.com
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  357.  @hilarydowling5973  Thanks Hilary that's absolutely correct, you can use any recipe you like.
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  358. That's awesome to hear!
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  359. So glad you've found the programme fascinating Ian! Excited to hear how you get on with your results, Georgia on behalf of the ZOE Team
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  360. Hi there, thank you for your comment. We're currently rolling out the update in a phased manner in order to avoid too much disruption with COVID figures, so if you don't see the update now you will do within the next few weeks as we work towards 100%.
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  361. Thank you for this feedback Dawn! We're glad to hear that you found the webinar informative.
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  362. Dr Li is always a hit! So glad you loved this episode Sandy, thank you for the support.
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  363. Hi Barry, thanks for watching. This is Professor Spector's excellent new book 'Spoon Fed: Why almost everything we've been told about food is wrong'. You can purchase your own copy from Waterstone's or any local bookshop https://www.waterstones.com/book/spoon-fed/tim-spector/9781787332294
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  364. Hi there, you can read all about it and check out the FAQ on the website here: https://joinzoe.com/ownzoe
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  365. Half the Garden Soup: https://zoe.com/mobile-app/open-recipe?id=e40edba9-2eb2-4811-8e77-21f2e1b7f12f&recipe_name=Half-the-Garden+Soup+by+Hugh+Fearnley-Whittingstall Pestomega: https://zoe.com/mobile-app/open-recipe?id=7c665acd-a1af-47f1-a499-9d299032b6bf&recipe_name=Multiplant+%27PESTOMEGA%27+by+Hugh+Fearnley-Whittingstall Seedy almond cake: https://zoe.com/mobile-app/open-recipe?id=988ea9de-64b4-4672-8a3b-b4ea1b315db5&recipe_name=Seedy+Almond+Cake+by+Hugh+Fearnley-Whittingstall
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  366. Hi there -we have done and recorded a podcast with her discussing this! Check it out: https://bit.ly/ZOE_POD
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  367. Hi Henry, our paper reefers to a dip below baseline following a dip rather than a fall back to baseline after a peak
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  368. Absolutely! Just make sure you eat a large enough quantity that you'll notice the 'result' 😊
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  369. He has, and it's amazing! Check the link in the description 😊
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  370. Great way to think about it 👏
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  371. Hello! Check out our latest blog post detailing the new sneezing symptom: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-sneezing
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  372. Hi Alice, at present only UK Contributors can opt in to wider studies. We'll update the description to make that clear!
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  373. Hi there, the survey was offered in the app in the first wave of the pandemic, but keep an eye out in the app as we'll be offering a new one soon!
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  374. Hoping she finds it helpful! 🤞
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  375. So glad you enjoyed it!
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  376. Hi James, Prof Spector has received a vaccine because he works in a clinical settings at Guys and St Thomas' Hospital, London and oversees participants involved in his research. He's also an Honorary Physician and may be called upon to see patients or even administer vaccines himself, although this is unlikely! He was invited by the NHS, inline with the current UK government vaccine roll out protocol.
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  377. Hi Dan, you can read about the METHOD study sample in the methods section of the full paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-02951-6#Sec13
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  378. Hi Sue, dancing is an excellent form of exercise, for both the physical and social factors you mention. We'd love to cover this in more depth in a future episode! In the meantime, keep boogying 🕺
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  379. Over 96% of new infections are caused by Omicron, meaning that a small % of infections may still be Delta or another variant, but Omicron is outcompeting those. It is more infectious, so if you're exposed to both Delta and Omicron, Omicron is the variant which will 'win' and cause the infection, thereby rendering Delta less prevalent.
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  380. Hi Robert, here's an episode all about Alcohol - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY4j9C_ZB5I&list=PLArLFV5giiuJLGM56icM90tz42kIC7jfB&index=6
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  381. Absolutely wonderful to hear this, thank you for sharing!
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  382. Hi there, we still collect data from NI but unfortunately our user base is currently very small so difficult to make accurate predictions based off the reports. If you're based there please do encourage as many friends and family as possible to download the app so we can share more meaningful data!
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  383. Hi Brittany! There isn't any good quality research on blood types/groups and diet at this point. There are many other factors that impact the right foods for our body - genetics, microbiome, age, sex, the time of day, and even the form in which our food is eaten. Keep an eye out as we share findings from our PREDICT studies over on joinzoe.com/blog
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  384. Great news! Yes v-safe is the programme recommended by the CDC so if you're in the US follow any local advice on logging your vaccine and symptoms. No harm in logging with both of us!
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  385. The latter - accumulating masses of data that is then analyzed.
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  386. thanks for sharing your experience :)
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  387.  @JanetGavin  Thank you for the feedback.
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  388. Hi there, the shares aren't yet live to buy (they will be later this month) but you can sign up to preregister here: https://joinzoe.com/ownzoe
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  389. Hi there Charlynne, we've not taken down any comments. If you've had any removed perhaps they've violated YouTube's terms of agreement? Thank you for watching
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  390. We'd love to be available in France in the future 🚀
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  391. Hi Jane, as well as standardized muffins we also record blood fat response, blood sugar response and do microbiome testing so it wouldn't be possible to gain these insights by eating what the test group ate alone. If you are based in the US you can sign up to the waitlist for our program on joinzoe.com
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  392. She is amazing, right? Glad you enjoyed the podcast.
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  393. The Ingredients: 3 cloves of garlic
 1 knob of ginger 
1/2 cup fresh mint 
2 tsp of maple syrup
 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste 1 tsp chili flakes
 Pinch of Salt & Pepper 1 eggplant 1 cup gluten free flour 
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
 1 medium red onion
 1 Green capsicum (pepper) 1 Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup fresh basil
 2 cups of cooked rice Method: 1. In a mortar and pestle or food processor, combine your ginger, garlic, mint, maple syrup, tomato paste, chili flakes, salt & Pepper 2. Lightly dust flour over eggplant and shake off excess. Season with salt and cook in 2 Tbsp of olive oil for 3-5 minutes until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside 3. Add 1/2 Tbsp of olive oil back into the pan and saute onion & peppers for 5 minutes or until soft. Stir in your paste, eggplant and squeeze over your lemon juice. 4. Finish with fresh basil and serve on cooked rice
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  394. So pleased to hear it. Thanks for watching Odet
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  395. thank you!
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  396. that's incredible! How do you make it?
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  397. Hi there, there are options to include this and any other side effects when you log your vaccine in the app
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  398. Hi there, the link to the video on metallic taste will be posted in the description as soon as it's released, or you can subscribe to our channel to receive notifications when we release the latest videos.
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  399. Hi there, Tim advises people to wear FFP2 or FFP3 masks for the best protection
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  400. The app allows you to log daily LFTs if that's what you're taking, but Tim recommends taking the tests only when you have symptoms, unless your work or personal situation requires more frequent testing.
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  401. It can take some getting used to!
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  402. Seasonal veg is always the most delicious, thanks for watching!
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  403. and it tasted even better!
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  404. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yExtphYB8w
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  405. Hi Moira! Thanks for this feedback. This is something that we are working on and will add soon.
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  406. Hi there. Unfortunately it is not currently possible to re-do or edit your Usual Self, as this was a one-off set up process. However, I will pass your feedback on to the relevant team members. We are planning to include the ability to edit your ‘Usual Self’ in a future app release, so please look out for app updates in the app store. For now, please continue to log daily and report any missing symptoms, as the app should be able to automatically update your Usual Self if it recognises a symptom is being continuously logged over a certain amount of time.
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  407. A great tip, thanks for sharing!
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  408. Hi Susan, This isn't something the study looked at as we didn't collect data on where any women who menstruate were in their cycle but this is definitely an interesting variable that could be explored in future research. Thank you so much for your suggestion
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  409. Thank you so much for being here!
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  410. Hi there, the video on metallic taste will be shared here very soon! If you subscribe to our channel you'll be notified as soon as the videos are released.
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  411. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed it 🙏
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  412. The research on pet parrots is limited, but if they've not been exposed to any other environment than your house then there's a chance that their microbiome may not be incredibly diverse. Please do keep cuddling them, though! 🦜
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  413. Hi Andy W, we are sorry to hear this video as had a negative impact. We just wanted to quickly explain why Prof Spector received a vaccine. He works in a clinical settings at Guys and St Thomas' Hospital, London and oversees participants involved in his research. He's also an Honorary Physician and may be called upon to see patients or even administer vaccines himself, although this is unlikely! He was invited by the NHS, inline with the current UK government vaccine roll out protocol.
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  414.  @Fannycioc  Please see our comment to Jo-Anne!
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  415. Absolutely wonderful to hear that you've had such a great experience so far, Paul. Keep it up and thank you for sharing your story with us.
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  416. Hi there, thanks for watching! There's lots of info here on the NHS website about self-isolation and how long to do it for: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-and-treatment/when-to-self-isolate-and-what-to-do/
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  417. Hi there, please email covidteam@joinzoe.com and they can look into this for you. All three jabs should be present!
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  418. We're really happy to hear it's making a big difference for you!
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  419. Hi there, thank you for watching! We shared some research last year on diet and mental health that you can read about on our blog: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/full-results-of-our-mental-health-survey
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  420. Hi there! 😊 Our ZOE program has given Tim his own personal insights into what foods are beneficial for his gut microbiome. When you sign up to ZOE, you complete an at-home test that analyzes which of the 15 “good” and 15 “bad” bugs you have in your gut and then we recommend foods that will work best for you to improve your gut health. You can find out more about how ZOE works here: https://joinzoe.com/how-it-works
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  421. We think so! Thank you
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  422. Noted, thank you Lyn!
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  423. More to come!
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  424. Hi Ian, we're planning to introduce the ability to edit your Usual Self in a future app release so do keep an eye out for updates in the app store. For now, please report any missing symptoms or adjust the symptoms as needed when you complete your daily health report. For example, you can untick symptoms if you are not experiencing the symptom that day. You can find out more in our blog post: https://health-study.joinzoe.com/post/new-daily-report-usual-self
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  425. The people in this video are our members, they were not participants in this study. You can read about the sample used in the METHOD study in the full paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-02951-6#Sec13.
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  426. Hi there, this information is gleaned from the lifestyle survey you completed as part of your registration for the Big IF study
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  427. Hi there, some vaccination reports only include rates in those eligible for the jab, so the stats are likely to be higher. Ours include rates for the entire UK population, which includes children who have not yet been offered a vaccine.
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  428. Hi Mel, thank you for your feedback! You're right, last intake of calories is what we mean when we say last meal in this instance, so will be sure to make this clearer in the future.
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  429. You do you!
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  430. Hi there, the link to the video on metallic taste will be posted in the description as soon as it's released, or you can subscribe to our channel to receive notifications when we release the latest videos.
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  431. That's incredible - brilliant work! We're so glad you find our resources helpful!
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  432. Stealing is encouraged!
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  433. 😂 Glad to hear it Bob!
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  434. They sure will!
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  435. Hello there. Unfortunately it is not currently possible to re-do or edit your Usual Self, as this was a one-off set up process. However, I will pass your feedback on to the relevant team members. We are planning to include the ability to edit your ‘Usual Self’ in a future app release, so please look out for app updates in the app store. For now, please continue to log daily and report any missing symptoms, as the app should be able to automatically update your Usual Self if it recognises a symptom is being continuously logged over a certain amount of time.
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  436. You can take part in The Big IF Study if you're an existing intermittent faster. Please register here if you're interested: https://health-study.joinzoe.com/intermittent-fasting and check out the faq's here: https://health-study.joinzoe.com/intermittent-fasting/faq
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  437. Hi Ann! We hope this episode was helpful 🙌
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  438. Hi there, if you hover over the video and click the button at the bottom right hand side of the screen (a small box with lines across) that will bring up the subtitles.
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  439. To which one are you referring? The bowel movements analysis was done through a survey as part of the Big IF Study, completed before you started. If you're interested becoming an owner of ZOE you can check out the website here: https://joinzoe.com/ownzoe
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  440. Hi Peter, thanks for the feedback. You can find the transcript and key points for all our podcasts here: https://joinzoe.com/learn/category/nutrition/podcast :)
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  441. Hello, yes that's right. You'll have the option to extend your participation in IF beyond 3 weeks should you so choose
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  442. Hi Rachel, we're planning to introduce the ability to edit your Usual Self in a future app release so do keep an eye out for updates in the app store. For now, please report any missing symptoms or adjust the symptoms as needed when you complete your daily health report. For example, you can untick symptoms if you are not experiencing the symptom that day. You can find out more in our blog post: https://health-study.joinzoe.com/post/new-daily-report-usual-self
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  443. Fermented cauliflower sounds delicious!
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  444. Thanks for contributing to The Big IF Study, so happy to hear your bloating and IBS has improved after 50 days 🙌
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  445. Hi there, could you email us at covidteam@joinzoe.com and we can look into this? Thank you!
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  446. Hi there, this video will be released in a few days. We'll link it in the description to this video and if you subscribe to our channel you'll be notified when it's posted.
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  447. Hi there, we plan to include wider healthcare reporting in the app. Feel free to read more here: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/zoe-to-fight-more-health-conditions
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  448. Hi Roddy, please refer to our FAQ regarding questions on who we share data with: https://covid.joinzoe.com/faq
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  449. Hi Josie, unfortunately coeliac disease is part of our exclusion criteria because it is classed as a medical condition and not something that we can comment on or have done any research on. Because of this, it is not ethical for us to offer nutritional guidance and it's best to seek advice from a dietitian. We're sorry for any disappointment but hope you can still gain valuable knowledge and insights from our free resources. We hope this helps explain.
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  450. Hi Jacqueline, thanks for your comment. We completely understand your frustrations as we are also fed up with the misinformation in this area 😔 We actually have a new blog written by our scientists that you might be interested in reading. It covers why weight gain happens during menopause and our science-backed tips to avoid weight gain during this time: https://joinzoe.com/learn/menopause-weight-gain . We hope you find this helpful and please get in touch if you have any more questions!
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  451. Hi James, you are still able to report COVID symptoms and we are still analysing this data and continuing our COVID research. When reporting please select ‘I feel different from my Usual Self’ and then indicate the COVID symptoms by selecting ‘Log new symptoms’ and choosing where in the body the symptoms are occurring, for example coughing would be within ‘Throat and Chest’. You can then log multiple symptoms if you are experiencing multiple symptoms. Our data scientists will be able to recognise that you may have a COVID infection by the symptoms you add and if you have logged a positive COVID test result this will confirm it. The ‘I may know why I am experiencing these symptoms’ are mainly for behavioural reasons. For reasons such as ‘cold’ or ‘COVID’, our data scientists already generate predictions about conditions the symptoms could be linked to.
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  452. Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=sfNMYknlwy8&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0qyuhzmliN9Gn7VC0fHg6qqu4oYlWYaW7h25UmpMJhW0rsAT8EErSs5AA Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_0EOpc9Z88
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  453. Glad you think so!
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  454. Hi there, we're sorry you've had trouble with the app. We're working on an update to adjust your 'usual self' after submitted. For any other queries please feel free to reach out to our team: covidteam@joinzoe.com
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  455. Hi Jane, glad you enjoyed the episode 💡 We've got a podcast on this which you can read, or watch here: https://joinzoe.com/learn/podcast-cooking-oils
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  456. Hi there, our COVID rates start from May 2020 which is when COVID testing first became available more widely in the UK, so contributors were able to record test results. There were no test results available from our Contributors before this
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  457. Thanks Caroline! So glad it was useful.
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  458. Hi there, the last graph shows the frequency of colds compared to COVID
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  459. Hello there, thank you for watching. The confidence interval (the horizontal line bisecting the blue circle) is so long that this indicates we cannot draw any conclusions from a relationship between eating fermented foods and gut disease. It crosses both lower and higher odds ratios which suggests that this data point alone is not a good signifier for the odds of having a gut disease.
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  460. Hi there, the data to which Tim is referring isn't necessarily a 'plant based diet', more that these people reported eating a high number of plants as part of their diet. Please check with your doctor before making any drastic changes to your diet :)
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  461. Hi Sharon, perhaps one day! We’re currently focused on making our program the best it can be where we currently operate, so while we don't have any plans to expand yet, this is definitely something we hope to be able to do in future.
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  462. Thank you for the support, Steve!
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  463. We found that vaccine efficacy wanes around 6 months after the second dose. Read more about our findings on our blog: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-vaccine-protection-fading
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  464. It's great to hear you are so in touch with your bowel health, you might still find it interesting to enter your transit time from the sweetcorn via bluepoopchallenge.com, it's worth noting that our paper found it to be a more accurate measure than the bristol stool chart
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  465. Hi there, can you email covidteam@joinzoe.com with screen grabs? They'll look into this for you
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  466. Hi there, can you email covidteam@joinzoe.com with screen grabs? They'll look into this for you
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  467. Hi there, we wrote a blog with Prof Emma Duncan and recorded a video with her last year discussing the effect of COVID vaccines on menstruation: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-vaccines-menstruation
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  468. Hello. Just to clear up any confusion, we aren't supporting ultra-processed plant-based meats - Christopher is sharing the results from his study which compared these alternatives to red meat. With anything in nutrition, it's a question of 'instead of what' rather than foods being solely good or bad, as Christopher goes into great depth to explain in the podcast. We hope this helps clarify.
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  469. Hi there Moira, thank you for highlighting this to us. We apologise for the sometimes inaccurate auto-captions generated as we're always striving to make all of our content as accessible as possible. We're only a small team so unfortunately do have to rely on the captions but will take note for the future if there's anything else we can do to enhance this.
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  470. An absolute classic! I hear the sequels aren't as highly anticipated!
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  471. Hi Kathy, you can sign up for a ZOE membership here: https://zoe.com/how-it-works and you can also check out our Health Academy for more free science resources to get you started on your journey: https://zoe.com/learn
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  472. Hi there, yes unfortunately it's currently only available to the UK!
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  473. Hello there, thank you for watching. The confidence interval (the horizontal line bisecting the blue circle) is so long that this indicates we cannot draw any conclusions from a relationship between eating fermented foods and gut disease. It crosses both lower and higher odds ratios which suggests that this data point alone is not a good signifier for the odds of having a gut disease.
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  474. Thank you very much for the support, Martin. We definitely have a strong rapport with each other!
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  475. Hi there, I'm sorry to hear your app's not been working, and we appreciate your contributions so far. We've released an update today which should help to solve the issues you're experiencing. I've seen you've already sent an email -unfortunately our team is very small so may take a while to respond, but as I say this update should fix the issues when you reinstall the app.
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  476. Hi there Julie, you can read more about symptoms in the unvaccinated here https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/new-top-5-covid-symptoms. We are currently focussing on symptoms in the vaccinated as we get the figures from contributors on our app, the majority of whom are vaccinated.
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  477. Happy New Year 🙌
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  478. We are able to track cases and offer rates within a much shorter frame of time since we use ZOE app data. Other sources often take many more weeks to catch up with the figures.
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  479. They're all available in David's book. You can find the link in the video description 💛
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  480. Thank you for this lovely feedback! We've shared it with Prof Gardner :)
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  481.  @casteretpollux  joinzoe.com/thebigif ⏰
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  482. Wishing you all the best in your treatment and journey 💛
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  483. If you can't see it on your screen once you've logged update your app in your app store.
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  484. thank you so much for your support Ulrike! Unfortunately we wouldn't be able to share patient demographic data as this is protected but thanks for your interest
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  485. Hi there, this information is taken from the lifestyle study completed in advance of participating in the TRE, as part of your registration
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  486.  @tashasgran  Great work. As long as you feel good, that's what matters.
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  487. That sounds delicious we'll have to try the tamari sunflower seeds. Thanks for sharing!
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  488. We aren't looking to expand at the current moment but hopefully someday soon we'll be in Australia! 🤞
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  489. Hi Alan, what a great way to spend retirement! Don't forget that you can still enjoy foods like potatoes, bread and pasta - it's all about balance💛
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  490. Sorry to hear you've had trouble with the app! Have you tried updating? If that doesn't work try uninstalling and reinstalling. If you're still experiencing issues please email covidteam@joinzoe.com and they should be able to help
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  491. Hi David, thanks for this feedback to the team. If there are any specific studies you are interested in learning more about let us know and we can share the reference with you ☺
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  492. This is amazing to hear, Becky. Thank you so much for sharing, it's truly a way of life! 💛
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  493. Hi there, we've moved some things around in the app -you can now report all new vaccines and tests in the 'profile' tab, found in the bottom right hand corner of the app. Once you report your booster you can log local effects as usual. Any full body (or 'systemic') effects please log in your usual self report. Thanks for logging!
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  494. So glad you enjoyed the episode 🎧
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  495. Our pleasure!
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  496. Not this time, no. We hope you still enjoyed the podcast 💛
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  497. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrvSLtRLDg0&t=0s
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  498. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=albovZUToio
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  499. Hi there, Israel is included in the graph comparison of international cases, where the total number is very low.
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  500.  @scottcompany4040  noted!
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  501. Hello, thanks for your comment. Anything consumed at all apart from plain water, black tea or black coffee would break the fast as this would count as an 'eating event'. During the period of fasting there should be no 'eating events'
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  502. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMwf_9wqWY0&t=0s
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  503. Hi Sally, due to an app update some of our COVID figures are temporarily unavailable, however they will be back within the next week or so. You can also view our latest COVID data here: https://health-study.joinzoe.com/data
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  504. Hi there, we hosted a webinar on Long COVID a few weeks ago, but if you'd like to read the summary or watch again you can head to our blog to learn more: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/long-covid-what-do-we-know-so-far
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  505. Hello there, thank you for watching! Yes our study does have limitations, however at the base line we can measure different outcomes in energy, hunger and mood based on self-reporting at the end of the day, to see whether IF has any impact or not. We also have an extensive understanding of our Contributors through the ZHS app, and over 55,000 took part in the Blood Pressure Study so we do have information on this as well.
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  506. Hi there, the link will be posted in the description of this video as soon as it's out, or you can subscribe to our channel to be notified as soon as a video goes live.
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  507. That sounds incredible 💛
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  508. Hi there, the ZOE Health Study app is a health tracking app, which includes self reported symptoms and COVID tests. With over 4.5 million people registered, we extrapolate the data reported to the wider UK population for accurate estimates of COVID in the UK.
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  509. Hi there, the app was down from 10.00 this morning, but we've fixed it now and you should be able to log as normal. Thanks for your patience and for logging at this crucial time.
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  510. Hi there, please feel free to read our blog on why we should be wearing face coverings in certain situations, and links to 2 different papers published by our team using ZOE COVID Study app data, showing how effective masks are in reducing transmission and infection: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/why-still-wear-masks-covid
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  511. Thank you so much for your support!
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  512. We're sorry it's not available there yet! If you're interested please leave your email address with us and we'll let you know if the study becomes available in your region: https://health-study.joinzoe.com/intermittent-fasting
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  513. Hi there, we still collect data from NI but unfortunately our user base is currently very small so difficult to make accurate predictions based off the reports. If you're based there please do encourage as many friends and family as possible to download the app so we can share more meaningful data!
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  514. If you activate the sulforaphane in the brassicas by chopping the veg around 10 minutes before cooking it helps to retain the sulforaphane during cooking and the same is true for the allicin in garlic
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  515. Awesome - We love Dr Will's explanation!
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  516. Hope you enjoy it!
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  517. Hi Nigel, thanks for your feedback. The ‘I may know why I am experiencing these symptoms’ are mainly for behavioural reasons. This new way of reporting allows us to measure regularly occurring symptoms, to reflect how you usually feel. Therefore if you have a chronic condition or daily-occurring symptoms, you don’t need to worry about reporting the same symptoms over and over again, as they’ll be in place already as part of your Usual Self. For more information please see our blog: https://health-study.joinzoe.com/post/new-daily-report-usual-self
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  518. Hi there, the link to the video on metallic taste will be posted in the description as soon as it's released, or you can subscribe to our channel to receive notifications when we release the latest videos.
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  519. You could add the dye into whatever recipe you love - it doesn't have to be muffins!
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  520. There's a lot of evidence to suggest a diverse diet full of plants is great for your gut health, metabolic health and so much more. If you're interested, you might find the following articles helpful. All of our articles include references to the evidence if you want to dig even deeper! 1)https://joinzoe.com/post/eat-more-plants 2) https://joinzoe.com/learn/what-is-a-plant-based-diet
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  521. Yum indeed 💛
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  522. Hi Linda, you can absolutely customise the recipe however you choose we appreciate your concerns but want to reiterate that we are not promoting the consumption of more than two blue muffins as a fun experiment to test your gut. Our view is that no food should be completely off-limits, and sugar or refined flours eaten once in a while/once-off, as part of a fun experiment should not have a huge impact on your gut or overall health
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  523. Thanks Maria!
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  524. Hi there, last week's graph showed the rate of cases/100k, this one shows current active COVID cases. They are showing different statistics so will look different.
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  525. Hi there, we produce this graph based on data provided to us by reports in the ZOE COVID Study app, extrapolated to the UK population
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  526. Hi there, no it's a different drug. You can see what Tim's thoughts are on Ivermectin here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXvSBzJCWZA
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  527. Hello, currently this is only available to the UK. If you're based elsewhere and would like to take part you can register your interest on our website and we'll let you know if it becomes available in your area: https://health-study.joinzoe.com/intermittent-fasting
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  528. It's primarily based in the UK. You can download the app in the US but will only have access to COVID symptom logging.
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  529. Hi there, you can log all new COVID-19 tests and vaccines in the app by clicking on the 'profile' tab in the bottom left hand corner of the app.
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  530.  @helenjessop  Well said, Helen!
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  531. Hi Jo, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWK8ZKtCNJo&lc=UgyrCAKydqhokne0O794AaABAg it's less than 3 minutes :)
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  532. Thank you very much!
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  533. The readings are currently not age adjusted so will be skewing slightly higher than the average population since our Contributors have a slightly older median age.
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  534. Hi there, thank you for your comment! Yes we're including analysis of those on BP medication as part of the analysis.
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  535. 😂
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  536. Hi there, thank you for watching! We've written up our diet and menopause findings in a preprint linked to in this blog: https://joinzoe.com/learn/menopause-metabolism-study
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  537. Hi there, we're sorry to hear you've not received the email. Please check the settings on your account to see which email is associated with it, or if you've previously unsubscribed from communications from us. If you're still having issues please email covidteam@joinzoe.com
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  538. Just make sure your app's updated and there should be an option for you to select to say if you want to join! Feel free to email covidteam@joinzoe.com if it's still not coming up for you and they can help.
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  539. Glad you enjoyed this episode, Linsey 💛
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  540. Hi Hugh, the ‘I may know why I am experiencing these symptoms’ are mainly for behavioural reasons. For reasons such as ‘cold’ or ‘COVID’ our data scientists already generate predictions about conditions the symptoms could be linked to. To report your COVID symptoms please select ‘I feel different from my Usual Self’. Then indicate the COVID symptoms by selecting ‘Log new symptoms’ and choosing where in the body the symptoms are occurring, for example coughing would be within ‘Throat and Chest’. You can then log multiple symptoms if you are experiencing multiple symptoms. Our data scientists will be able to recognise that you may have a COVID infection by the symptoms you add and if you have logged a positive COVID test result this will confirm it.
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  541. No it's just registered in your profile now on the Health Study app!
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  542. Hello, as long as you eat within a 10h window that's absolutely fine. Just make sure that day 1 is the day that you start eating within this window.
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  543. 😂 a double benefit
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  544. They were gathering for a 60th birthday, so ranged in age from early 60s to 70s. Most had 3 vaccines some had 2. We will be writing about this in more detail on the ZOE COVID Study website soon
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  545. Hi there, the link to the video on metallic taste will be posted in the description as soon as it's released, or you can subscribe to our channel to receive notifications when we release the latest videos.
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  546. Hi there, we often mix up the graphs shown depending on what's most interesting to discuss each week. Rest assured, the international comparison graphs will be back when we have something to share.
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  547. Right here, enjoy the read! https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-02951-6#:~:text=In%20this%20randomized%2C%20controlled%20trial,%2C%20but%20not%20LDL%2DC.
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  548.  @victoriasmith1897  That's fabulous to hear, we appreciate you sharing the knowledge and our resources.
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  549. Thank you for your feedback -we'll pass on to the engineers to look into. We're still a very small team so can't always make changes as quickly as we'd like!
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  550. Hi there, yes Tim's videos are now fortnightly!
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  551. Wow, what a powerful story, Wendy. Thank you so much for sharing and we can't wait for the day when we can open our membership to everyone. Keep up the excellent work and thanks again for the incredible support.
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  552.  @nurserynook  Congratulations on starting your journey!
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  553. Thank you
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  554. We don't have immediate plans to expand yet, but hopefully we can continue to spread our reach in the future!
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  555. Thank you so much, it's a true way of life. 💛
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  556. That's the aim! Thanks for watching Sylvia
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  557. 💯
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  558. Thanks for the feedback, hope you enjoyed the listen.
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  559. Hi there, we look at the vaccination rate across the whole population. Other surveys may only report on the vaccination rate of adults.
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  560. Great tip! Thanks
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  561. Hi there, we rely on people that do tell us in conjunction with their reported symptoms and positive test results.
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  562. We're so glad you enjoyed it 💛
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  563. Check out the video description 👀
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  564. Thank you for your contributions Valerie, and wonderful news that your husband's sense of smell has returned!
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  565. awesome!
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  566. Hi Michele, thank you for the support - it's our pleasure. We aren't looking to expand at the moment but hope to reach Australia someday soon.
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  567. Beautifully said, Charles. Thank you for sharing.
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  568. Hi Sue, you are still able to report COVID symptoms and we are still analysing this data and continuing our COVID research. When reporting please select ‘I feel different from my Usual Self’ and then indicate the COVID symptoms by selecting ‘Log new symptoms’ and choosing where in the body the symptoms are occurring, for example coughing would be within ‘Throat and Chest’. You can then log multiple symptoms if you are experiencing multiple symptoms. Our data scientists will be able to recognise that you may have a COVID infection by the symptoms you add and if you have logged a positive COVID test result this will confirm it. The ‘I may know why I am experiencing these symptoms’ are mainly for behavioural reasons, for reasons such as ‘cold’ or ‘COVID’ our data scientists already generate predictions about conditions the symptoms could be linked to. This is why the more reports submitted means the more accurate our research into other major health conditions will be. Please see this blog for more information about the new way of reporting: https://health-study.joinzoe.com/post/new-daily-report-usual-self
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  569. That's really interesting to hear, thanks so much for watching
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  570. 🙌🙌
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  571. Hi there, in Tim's list of the top 5 reported symptoms in the app he mentions the % of positive tests which reported these. So for example, 76% of people who reported a positive COVID test also reported a runny nose on the app.
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  572.  @vickiblack5427  Nice work, Vicki! That's a WIN!
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  573. Hi there, if you're based in the UK you can access it through the ZOE Health Study app -available to download on the Apple app store or Google Play!
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  574. Hi there, the graph has a very wide confidence interval, shown by the horizontal line bisecting the blue circle. This means that some people have less gut disease, some people have more, and it's not really a good indicator from this particular study as to whether someone is likely to have it or not.
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  575. Hello there! For any specific enquiries please contact our customer service team on covidteam@joinzoe.com and they should be able to help
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  576. Our team is very small and are working through every email -rest assured you will receive a reply, it might just take a little longer than other big companies!
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  577. Hi there, the link to the video on metallic taste will be posted in the description as soon as it's released, or you can subscribe to our channel to receive notifications when we release the latest videos.
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  578. Coming up very soon Liz! :)
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  579. Wonderful! Enjoy ☕
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  580. Hi Sam, this is a fun challenge based on this paper we published in leading journal BMJ Gut https://gut.bmj.com/content/early/2021/03/21/gutjnl-2020-323877
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  581. Hi Janet, if you are based in the US you can sign up to join our program on joinzoe.com
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  582. 😅😅
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  583. We're working on getting this removed! It's because we've included footage from This Morning this week.
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  584. Hi, all of the BP emails have now gone out as of this afternoon. Thanks
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  585. Hello there, thank you for your comment. Please could I ask you to email covidteam@joinzoe.com and they should be able to help you
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  586. Thank you for letting us know. In fact Spikevax is the new name for Moderna, so you can log it as this until we update the names soon!
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  587. Hi there Haydn, thanks for your message. Please report any after effects from vaccines in the ZOE app so our data science team can keep track of this. If you don't see any of your symptoms listed you can add them in the 'free text box' and our team will see them. Many thanks!
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  588. Hi there, thank you so much for your contributions throughout the pandemic. If you've signed up to the app, but haven't clicked that you want to 'opt in' to ZOE's wider health studies, looking at lots of other illnesses and diseases which affect the UK population, then your data will continue to only be used for COVID research. You can check to see if you've opted in or not by clicking on the options tab in the top right hand corner, and it should tell you next to the 'Wider Health Studies' option. Hope this helps!
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  589. Hi there, we still collect data from NI but unfortunately our user base is currently very small so difficult to make accurate predictions based off the reports. If you're based there please do encourage as many friends and family as possible to download the app so we can share more meaningful data!
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  590. Hi Tansy, our muffins are actually gluten free so unless you have coeliac disease this shouldn’t be an issue 💛
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  591. Thanks for your lovely comment, we really appreciate the support 🥰
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  592. Hi there, we're aware of some issues causing notifications to fail but this should have been updated now by our team. Try updating your app to the latest version in the Google Play store and if you're still having issues please reach out to covidteam@joinzoe.com with screen shots
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  593. 😂💙
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  594. Hi Phil. It's because we extrapolate the data to the whole UK population. Hope that helps!
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  595. 💛 Sarah, you need to be on more huge shows. So many knowledge bombs
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  596. Hi Rambo, thanks for continuing to report with us :) we thought you might like to read our research on face masks: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-24115-7
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  597. LOL
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  598. Thank you SO much! We're really glad you found this valuable. Do let us know if there's anything specific you'd like us to cover in future.
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  599. Hi Simon, we've currently only launched in the US but are hoping to launch in the UK later on this year
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  600. Thanks for watching Raphael!
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  601. Our pleasure, Karina.
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  602. Hi Jon, we streamed a webinar on this recently. You can read our summary here, where there's also a link to watch again on youtube: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/long-covid-what-do-we-know-so-far
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  603. We're so happy to hear this 🙌
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  604. You can read about our research on our blog, where you'll also find a link to the paper: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/long-covid-children If you'd like to ask a question about vaccines in pregnancy and women's health in our upcoming webinar with Emma please head here: https://app.sli.do/event/0pbatwfv
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  605. Hi Hannah, first of all thank you so much for your participation in our PREDICT study. I'm sorry to hear that you haven't found the android app useful and this is something we are always looking to improve. If you require further support please feel free to reach out to predict2@predict.study
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  606. Hi there Becky. The app is available in Sweden and the USA, but you can temporarily report from other locations by changing your profile settings in the app. To get an accurate summary of the COVID situation, we do need lots of contributors though so this is why our focus tends to be in the UK.
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  607. You can watch what Tim has to say about Ivermectin here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXvSBzJCWZA
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  608. Hello there. Unfortunately it is not currently possible to re-do or edit your Usual Self, as this was a one-off set up process. However, I will pass your feedback on to the relevant team members. We are planning to include the ability to edit your ‘Usual Self’ in a future app release, so please look out for app updates in the app store. For now, please continue to log daily and report any missing symptoms, as the app should be able to automatically update your Usual Self if it recognises a symptom is being continuously logged over a certain amount of time.
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  609. Thanks so much Dawn!!
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  610. The double plant hummus is so delicious, let us know what you think when you try the recipes at home!
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  611. So glad you enjoyed it Helen
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  612. So far out studies have been observational based on surveys. The next step would be to work out why there's an increase in symptoms related to perimenopausal women who snack more
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  613. Hello Francesca. All emails for the Big Diet Study have been sent out so please make sure to check your junk email if you can't find it. Otherwise double check the email address associated with your ZHS to ensure it's the right one
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  614. Hi there, thanks for watching! The graphs shown for death rates include stats for those who died within 28 days of a positive test
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  615. Noted, thank you for the feedback!
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  616. Hi there Nicholas, we look at the vaccination rate for the entire population, including children who have only just been offered the vaccine and are unlikely to be fully vaccinated. Other sources may be quoting the vaccination rate of the adult population only.
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  617. We don't have immediate plans to expand yet, but hopefully we can continue to spread our reach in the future!
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  618. Glad you enjoyed it 🙌
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  619. Hi there, yes we encourage all contributors to report their health and symptoms daily, as well as their tests, regardless of the result. This way we can keep track of non-COVID related symptoms as well
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  620. Hi there, thank you for your comment. We're currently rolling out the update in a phased manner in order to avoid too much disruption with COVID figures, so if you don't see the update now you will do within the next few weeks as we work towards 100%.
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  621. This data was from the lifestyle survey you completed before starting the Big IF study
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  622. 😂 no polyphenols, they're a type of defence chemical in plants that is beneficial for your gut microbiome. You can read more about them here: https://zoe.com/learn/what-are-polyphenols
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  623. Hi Brenda. To update you app, go the Apple Store or Google Play Store (depending on whether your phone is Apple or Android operating system). Find the COVID Symptom Study and hit update. Hope that helps. Thanks for logging!
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  624.  @annm.3599  This is such a great idea Ann, thanks for sharing 🐶💛
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  625. Hi Alison, Thank you so much for providing your feedback. You can find all the data and information we have to share on our website here: https://covid.joinzoe.com/data The daily new cases reported on the ZOE app are estimated from symptoms and tests logged by millions of users in the App, while the confirmed new cases reported by the government are counts from the UK population. Our local COVID-19 trends are estimates based on predicted cases of COVID-19 derived from symptom data provided by over a million weekly users of the COVID Symptom Study app across the UK, combined with the number of local confirmed cases according to positive COVID-19 PCR swab tests. Although our numbers broadly track with official government COVID-19 figures, we calculate these rates using predictions based on reported symptoms rather than testing alone. This means that we are including people who are highly likely to have COVID-19 but haven’t been tested or are waiting for results. As a result, our trends are ahead of the curve, providing an indication of where things are heading around four or five days sooner than the official figures. For further information, please check out our blog posts “What do all the different COVID figures mean and how do they compare?“, “Getting ahead of the curve: see COVID-19 rates in your area” and ” COVID prevalence figures for the UK” - https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/ons-covid-comparison - https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/whats-happening-near-me - https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/data-update-prevalence-covid We appreciate your continued support
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  626. Hi there, please email covidteam@joinzoe.com and they can help you out with this :)
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  627. Hi there, we've listed the top 5 symptoms for vaccinated and unvaccinated on our blog here: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/new-top-5-covid-symptoms
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  628. Hi, if you're referring to an error with your Usual Self feature you can report any missing symptoms or adjust the symptoms as needed when you complete your daily health report. For example, you can untick symptoms if you are not experiencing the symptom that day. We are planning to introduce the ability to edit your Usual Self in a future app release so please look out for updates in the app store.
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  629. Tim is fully vaccinated with a booster too
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  630. We're so glad you enjoyed it ✨
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  631. Posted in the comments above!
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  632. Thanks for watching - we're so pleased you enjoyed the episode
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  633. Hi there, you can read more about the different tests and their efficacy on our blog: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/types-of-covid-test
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  634. Love it, Rosemary!
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  635. Hi there, all of our data on rates of Omicron infection are based on daily symptoms and test reports in the ZOE COVID Study app
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  636. so pleased you enjoyed it!
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  637. Hello there, this is taken from the Lifestyle survey completed before starting the Big IF study. It was a one-off self reported survey
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  638. Either way would work 💙
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  639. Hi there, I'm sorry to hear you're having an issue with the app. Could I ask you to email our customer support team and they can look into this for you? They're on covidteam@joinzoe.com
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  640. Thank you Christiaan! We're looking forward to having you join us.
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  641. Noted! More to come 👀
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  642. Fingers crossed it is someday soon!
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  643. Hello, you can learn more about us here: https://zoe.com/ and here: https://zoe.com/how-it-works
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  644. Hello, just to clear up any confusion, we aren't praising ultra-processed plant-based meats. With anything in nutrition, it's a question of 'instead of what' rather than foods being solely good or bad, as Christopher goes into great depth to explain in the podcast.
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  645. Hello, just to clear up any confusion, we aren't praising ultra-processed plant-based meats. With anything in nutrition, it's a question of 'instead of what' rather than foods being solely good or bad, as Christopher goes into great depth to explain in the podcast.
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  646. Hi there, Tim explained the discrepancy in his weekly update video last week! Check it out for a full explanation
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  647. Our next podcast episode touches on it! 👀
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  648. We're working on getting this removed! It's because we've included footage from This Morning this week
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  649. Hi Jack52, thought you might be interested to read this research paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-24115-7
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  650. All of our data is from the ZOE Health Study app, extrapolated to the UK population
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  651. Hi! you could use any recipe you like to make the muffins, or just sub gluten free flour into our original recipe as long as you keep the dye quantities the same
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  652. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yExtphYB8w&t=0s
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  653. Hi Kay, so glad you enjoyed this episode 🙏
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  654. Hi there, please email covidteam@joinzoe.com and our team will be able to help!
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  655. Hi Harry, that's an interesting idea! We'll look into it
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  656. Hi there, the app is available to download from: https://api.covidradar.org/launch/
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  657. Hi there, the term plants refers to a whole manner of different unprocessed foods you can eat! In the app, we suggest examples such as nuts, seeds, beans, herbs, whole grains or vegetables. Even better if they’re plants you haven’t already eaten that week as variety is key
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  658. See our blog post here, where we've also linked to the published paper: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/double-covid-vaccination-halves-risk-of-long-covid
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  659. So happy to hear it's inspiring!
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  660. Hi Frances, the ‘I may know why I am experiencing these symptoms’ are mainly for behavioural reasons. For reasons such as ‘cold’ or ‘COVID’ our data scientists already generate predictions about conditions the symptoms could be linked to. To report your COVID symptoms please select ‘I feel different from my Usual Self’. Then indicate the COVID symptoms by selecting ‘Log new symptoms’ and choosing where in the body the symptoms are occurring, for example coughing would be within ‘Throat and Chest’. You can then log multiple symptoms if you are experiencing multiple symptoms. Our data scientists will be able to recognise that you may have a COVID infection by the symptoms you add and if you have logged a positive COVID test result this will confirm it.
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  661. Thank you for subscribing, Jean!
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  662. Wonderful! What a great combination :)
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  663. That's exactly our aim, so glad you enjoyed the episode!
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  664. Hello, thanks for the feedback.
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  665. Thank you for watching! Your support means a lot, and we're thrilled you enjoyed the content! Let us know if there's anything specific you'd like us to cover in future.
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  666. Love it! 👏
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  667.  @doreenweppler-grogan34  Hi Doreen, sorry to hear you've been waiting for a response! So the ZOE programme did launch in the UK in April, but due to the large waitlist and the operational capacity, we are currently slowly inviting people on the waitlist to purchase. Our operational capacity is ramping up now so hopefully, you'll receive your invitation sooner rather than later. Thank you for your ongoing support of ZOE, we really appreciate it.
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  668. Hi Verreal, you can find the chart referenced in our show notes here, table 1: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6743844/ 💛
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  669. Hello there Paul, thank you for noticing this oversight on the labelling of the y axis. The numbers are listed as a ratio of respondents, with the numbers on the y axis corresponding to this, so it was erroneously labelled as % of people. If you read as a % then 0.07 would correspond to 7% of participants. So as you note, 7 hundredths is the incorrect percentage for those at maximum eating time. This then results in the total area under the graph equalling 100%. We appreciate you flagging this and thank you for your understanding!
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  670. Oops! Thanks for flagging this oversight with us -the x axis is just labelling the dates, so the potassium label is something from an old graph which has somehow managed to sneak in here...
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  671. Hi there Rachel, we look at the vaccination rate for the entire population, including children who have only just been offered the vaccine and are unlikely to be fully vaccinated. Other sources may be quoting the vaccination rate of the adult population only.
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  672. Hi there, you can read more here about the honour: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_British_Empire
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  673. Hi Jenny, thanks so much for your comment. I'm pleased to let you know that you can access a transcript of the video through Youtube. Just click on the three dots ... at the bottom of the video under the title and select 'open transcript'. The transcript will appear to the right of the video, visible when you scroll up! I hope this helps, and thank you for your contribution.
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  674. Hi there. In American English, program is the correct spelling :)
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  675. Noted!
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  676. Thanks for your support Jackie!
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  677. Hi there, sorry to hear you've been having issues. Try reinstalling the app as we rolled out some updates this morning which should hopefully help
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  678. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMv2TZUSPdg&t=0s
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  679. We're glad you found the episode useful 😊
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  680. Sounds great, so pleased you gave it a go!
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  681. Hi there Jenny, thank you for your contribution. There is a free text box available at the end of the reporting flow for you to include any symptoms which you didn't feel were addressed by the tick boxes.
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  682. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for tuning in Katherine.
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  683. Check out our podcast about spices!
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  684. I'm sorry to hear you've had trouble with the app. Please could you email our support team and let them know the problems you're experiencing so we can pass on to our engineers? You can reach them here: covidteam@joinzoe.com
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  685. Hi there Paul, thank you for your comment and for bearing with us while we fix the issues. They should be sorted now, so please try reloading your app, or reinstalling it if it's still not working. Hope this helps!
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  686. Hopefully just a glitch? You could try force stopping the app and making sure it's running the latest version from the app store.
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  687.  @harrparr8988  thanks for the feedback Raphael and Harr. Harr noting you can always find the timestamps in the description to skip to the content you want :)
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  688. 💛💛
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  689. Hi there Kevin, Tim will be releasing more mythbusting videos over the next few weeks!
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  690. You're welcome! 🙌
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  691. We recommend you don't start IF until you've been on the ZOE programme for 6 months
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  692. Hi there, we've moved some things around in the app -you can now report all new vaccines and tests in the 'profile' tab, found in the bottom right hand corner of the app.
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  693. Hey Stephanie, this recipe includes ingredients we wouldn’t necessarily recommend eating daily, but since this is a one-off science experiment and these are reflective of the muffins we used in our research (https://gut.bmj.com/content/early/2021/03/21/gutjnl-2020-323877) we’ve included them. You can modify this recipe to your liking — just make sure you use 0.75-1g dye per person or enough beetroot to be visible at the other end!
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  694. Thank you for the support and the feedback, Rob.
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  695. Hi there, sorry to hear you're having trouble with the survey. Please contact covidteam@joinzoe.com and they'll help out
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  696. He's the best!
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  697. That's so exciting Sue!
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  698. Hi there, the figures are from Jan-Jul 2021 from here: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/articles/deathsinvolvingcovid19byvaccinationstatusengland/deathsoccurringbetween2januaryand2july2021
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  699. Hi there, thanks for getting in touch! If you've already submitted your results to the blood pressure study -that's it! We only need you to complete the survey once, so thank you very much for taking part. In terms of the blood pressure medications prescribed I would suggest you discuss this with your GP to understand your specific prescription. Thanks for your support!
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  700. Hi Robert, sorry to hear you've not received it. Have you checked the email address associated to your ZOE Health Study account? If it's still not there please email covidteam@joinzoe.com and our customer support team will be able to help
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  701. It's a lot of fun!
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  702. Hi there, the link to the video on metallic taste will be posted in the description as soon as it's released, or you can subscribe to our channel to receive notifications when we release the latest videos.
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  703. Enjoy the read!
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  704. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTccIyHjxVU
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  705. Sorry to hear you've caught it -hope you get well soon!
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  706. Coming soon! Keep an eye on our channel for updates or subscribe to get notifications when we release a video.
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  707. FFP2 and FFP3 masks are very similar to the N95 masks, and are similarly recommended as the best protection in terms of face coverings
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  708. Thank you!
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  709. Hi there, we've looked into this to see if there's a correlation and currently we've not found evidence from our reports, but it remains something we're monitoring and we'll update all our contributors when we know more.
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  710. How incredible would that be!
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  711. Hi Prudence, if you haven't as yet - you can register your interest in the study by filling out your details in the signup form on our Big IF page. We’ll keep you updated if the study becomes available in your country. You'll find the form at the bottom of this page: https://health-study.joinzoe.com/intermittent-fasting Thanks!
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  712. Hope you enjoy -let us know if you make it!
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  713. Thank you! 🤩
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  714. Hi there, we have information on all of our participants from their ZOE profile which is filled in upon registration with the app
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  715. Hello there, the data was collected through a survey in the app last year. We're planning on running more of these analyses with our new health studies as well though so look out on the app!
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  716. Hi there Cindy -we're primarily focussing on high blood pressure at the moment as this is overwhelmingly associated with poor health outcomes. However we do report on the range of results received, so I hope you can find some use in the data which will be shared over the coming weeks!
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  717. 🙌🙌
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  718. We don't have immediate plans to expand yet, but hopefully we can continue to spread our reach in the future!
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  719. So glad to hear you enjoyed it Jo
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  720. You can find it here: https://zoe.com/ and here https://zoe.com/how-it-works 🙂
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  721. Hi Kate, perhaps one day. We’re currently focused on making our program the best it can be where we currently operate, so while we don't have any plans to expand yet, this is definitely something we hope to be able to do in future. In the meantime, enjoy the podcast!
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  722. The Study measures overall levels of hunger for the day, not after each meal
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  723. Have you listened to the full episode yet? Dr Will Bulsiewicz has lots of great tips 🙌
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  724. The government get their figures from the ONS, which is much reduced compared to a year ago. You're right -these figures are general for the UK. For more granular figures you can see these for your local area in the ZOE Health Study app
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  725. If it's accurate then you can use it! The list or recommended devices is not exhaustive
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  726. Simple is digestible! ✅
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  727. Thanks for flagging -yep that's a label error on our side, apologies! It should just say 'date'. Many thanks for watching
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  728. Hi there Andrew, we've rolled out a couple of fixes today. Try reinstalling the app and it should now work. Thank you for bearing with us
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  729. He's awesome! Thanks so much for watching
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  730. Thank YOU for being here!
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  731. Hi Maria, unfortunately no vaccine is 100% effective, but the vaccines certainly increase your protection against infection. It's great that everyone you know is vaccinated. Unfortunately we can see that there's still 34% of the country still without full vaccination, which is a high proportion of our population.
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  732. Love that!
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  733. The famous Bob Edge! Thanks so much for sending your video in. You're now immortalised in the story of this app and represent millions of contributors who answered the call. We're forever grateful.
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  734. that's fascinating, thanks for sharing!
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  735. thank you!
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  736. Hello Janet, please email covidteam@joinzoe.com who should be able to help with the issues you're experiencing with the health questionnaire
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  737. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb0X-RU0Tcs&t=0s
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  738. Hi there, if you're having technical issues please contact our support team: thebigifstudy@joinzoe.com
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  739. LOL - it could.
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  740. Hello Ann. All emails for the Big Diet Study have been sent out so please make sure to check your junk email if you can't find it. Otherwise double check the email address associated with your ZHS to ensure it's the right one
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  741. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the session! Feedback noted and we will certainly ask Dr Sarah to share more about her fascinating research with our YouTube community so watch this space!
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  742. Hi there Doris -it should still be there! Just scroll down on the 'thank you' screen once you've logged your daily report
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  743. Love this!! A Merry Christmas to you too
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  744. It isn't currently but this is something we'll be looking into for next time :)
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  745. Hi Iain, we've just done that. Thanks for your patience!
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  746. It's a way of life. 💛
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  747. Hi John, this functionality is coming very soon via a Health Profile. At first, this will be a one off survey - but will develop over time. We're also working on changes to daily logging that will allow you to give a more holistic overview of your health. Hope that helps and sorry to hear you've been unwell since being hospitalised with COVID-19.
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  748. Hello. That's great to hear you've found something that works so well for you!
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  749. You're welcome Heidi!
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  750. So glad you enjoyed watching!
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  751. so glad you enjoyed it David
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  752. Thank you for being involved Sue, and just to let you know that Tim's updates are weekly! If you subscribe to our channel you'll be notified whenever a new video is released.
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  753. Hi there, we've moved some things around in the app -you can now report all new vaccines and tests in the 'profile' tab, found in the bottom right hand corner of the app.
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  754. Hi Josie, if you contact the team on hello@joinzoe.com someone should be able to help with your query.
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  755. Hi there, this information is gleaned from the lifestyle survey you completed as part of your registration for the Big IF study
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  756. Pleased you enjoyed it Richard!
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  757. Hi there, we report on symptoms and confirmed positive COVID cases reported in the app, extrapolated to the UK population.
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  758. Hi Susan and thanks for watching, we're glad you found it helpful 💛
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  759. Hi there, we still collect data from NI but unfortunately our user base is currently very small so difficult to make accurate predictions based off the reports. If you're based there please do encourage as many friends and family as possible to download the app so we can share more meaningful data!
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  760. Please do! We're always happy to welcome new Contributors :)
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  761. No food should be considered a weakness, and if you're eating chocolate then Tim recommends going for the darker types (70% cocoa +) over milk!
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  762. Thanks Sue, we'll be back with more Spring recipes soon so watch this space 👀
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  763. Hi Trish, thank you so much for sharing. We're so glad our resources have been able to be such a help. Wishing you all the best.
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  764. Thanks Rebecca!
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  765. Thanks for the kind words, Claudette. Glad you enjoyed this week's episode!
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  766. great idea!
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  767.  @adriennewood2836  There is no one 'best' diet for everyone. As we discussed with Dr Christopher Gardner, there is huge variation in how different people respond to the same foods and diets.
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  768. Blue porridge would work perfectly! 💙
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  769. Hello there, thank you for watching. The blue vertical line at '1' means that there's no difference in likelihood of gut diseases. If the circle is to the left of the blue line, this means there is less of a likelihood, if the circle is to the right of the line, this means there is a higher likelihood.
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  770. Hello there. Which region are you in? If you are UK based then please email covidteam@joinzoe.com and they will be able to help!
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  771. Thanks for watching! We've found that rates are increasing steadily across the entire UK
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