What if small changes to how you eat in 2026 could help you feel more energetic, less hungry, and more in control of your health? In this episode, we ask Professor Tim Spector and Professor Sarah Berry a simple question: which everyday food habits make the biggest difference to how we feel?Tim and Sarah outline the eight key principles that inform their approach to eating well and share clear, practical science in a way that’s easy to follow.You’ll hear simple tips you can try at home, like how to build a balanced breakfast, add more plants to your meals, and choose small habits that are easier to stick to over time.What is one easy change you could try in 2026 to feel a little better?Unwrap the truth about your food 👉 ⁠Get the ZOE app 🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily 30+*Naturally high in copper which contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune systemFollow ZOE on Instagram.Timecodes📚Books by our ZOE ScientistsThe Food For Life CookbookEvery Body Should Know This by Dr Federica AmatiFood For Life by Prof. Tim SpectorFerment by Prof. Tim SpectorFree resources from ZOEHow to eat in 2026 - Discover ZOE’s 8 nutrition principles for long-term healthLive Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & NutritionGut Guide - For a Healthier Microbiome in Weeks Better Breakfast GuideZOE’s Holiday Hosting GuideMentioned in today's episode ZOE’s protein guide Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight, Perspectives on Psychological Science (2017) The ZOE BIG IF Study, MDPI (2024) Fermented Food Consumption Is Associated With Improvements in Bloating, Hunger, Energy and Mood in the General Population, CDN (2025) Association between ultraprocessed foods consumption, eating disorders, food addiction and body image: a systematic review, BMJ (2024) ZOE ferment study New microbiome breakthrough from ZOE, thanks to community science Butter vs. seed oils: New evidence Are all heavily processed foods bad? What you need to know ZOE’s gut bug clustersHave feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here.Episode transcripts are available here.