Wondering if fasting is sustainable long-term? This week, Kate celebrated her sixth ‘fastiversary’ – six years since she tried fasting for the first time. In a deeply personal and heartfelt podcast, she pays tribute to her mum, explores why kindness and self-care matter in weight loss, and reveals the big secret she's been hiding... Me at the Harrogate Crime Festival - my secret life as a thriller author revealed! It's my sixth fastiverary this month - 6 years since I started intermittent fastin...
Aug 13, 2018•23 min•Ep. 12
Today's podcast is all about you - we asked our Facebook group members for their questions about gut health, diet, 5:2 fasting and more. We’re covering a great range of topics, including the ketogenic diet, how to bring the gut back to good health after surgery and medication, and the ideal timing for enjoying kefir and fruit. We even look at the thorny topic of cellulite - with the answers supplied by Kate along with Helen Phadnis, our dirty diet registered dietitian and expert in all things fo...
Aug 08, 2018•25 min•Ep. 11
On today’s podcast, we’re talking about one of the most common problems to affect the gut – and what we can do about it to make IBS less irritating… as a lifelong sufferer, Dirty Diet and 5:2 author Kate shares what she’s learned about calming a sensitive gut, while registered dietitian Helen Phadnis looks at medical and diet approaches to improving this common and distressing condition. We cover everything from low-FODMAP diets to peppermint tea (and the stronger version, oil capsules, which as...
Aug 01, 2018•30 min
In today’s podcast, Kate talks about how she stumbled on a new chocolate that could help your gut. She talks to Andrew Marten of Ohso chocolate about how his own IBS was the trigger to changing direction and launching chocolate bars. Find out why chocolate can get more good bacteria to your gut better than yogurt or kefir, the pleasures of eating miniature bars, and why peppermint is a very domineering flavour. Find out more at ohso.com and see the website for 25% off your first order (UK listen...
Jul 04, 2018•22 min•Ep. 9
‘Live’ foods which add back the good bacteria are the perfect way to ‘eat dirty’ – and dairy kefir can be a delicious way to enjoy the benefits. It used to be tricky to get hold of, but now different brands are appearing in the chiller cabinet, as well as in specialist health shops. In this episode, Kate talks to Ciaran Adam, who helped to develop a range of new kefirs for The Collective Dairy in London. He talks about how our current ‘clean’ lives may not be good for our health – and how fermen...
Jun 20, 2018•21 min•Ep. 8
If you’re on a mission to improve your diet – and those friendly bacteria – then raw pickles like sauerkraut and kimchi are one of the easiest ways to add the good guys back in. And in this edition, Kate chats to Mendel of Loving Foods in Manchester, whose journey to improve his eczema led to the creation of a whole new family business. Mendel talks us through the best ways to make probiotic foods, including: The importance of burping your pickles; The world of ferments from Japan to India; Ferm...
May 02, 2018•36 min•Ep. 7
In today’s Quick and Dirty podcast on a single topic. Kate explores the D in Dirty - which is all about diversity, especially veg and fruit - how adding more variety and quantity into your diet will reap terrific benefits - and give your tastebuds and friendly gut bacteria a treat! Kate suggests practical ways to increase your consumption. She talks through options for: Brilliant breakfasts and brunches; Lunches to look forward to; Evening meals that end your day on a high! Plus why eating your ...
Apr 18, 2018•23 min•Ep. 6
We all have trillions of bacteria living on and inside our bodies – but how can they affect weight loss, diabetes and even your mood. In this interview with Dr Lesley Hoyles from Imperial College in London , you’ll hear all about the gut microbiome – the collection of bacteria and other micro organisms that co-exist with us in our guts, and influence so many aspects of our health. The balance of bugs is affected by countless things, from how you were born, to the antibiotics you’ve taken, and wh...
Apr 11, 2018•41 min
In today’s episode Helen and Kate talk dirty about carbohydrates – why they’re an essential part of our diet, and why cutting them out is so difficult to maintain. We also reveal our own top of the pops when it comes to starchy carbs… and talk about exciting new research on 5:2/Dirty Diet-style fasting and how it may benefit our health. Featuring Kate Harrison and dietitian Helen Phadnis - also known as NomNomNerd ! Carbs are fuel for the body - and the fibre they contain fuels our friendly gut ...
Apr 04, 2018•23 min
Bread has had such a bad press lately – we talk to a campaigning baker who has found ways to enjoy her own produce despite a sensitivity to wheat. Discover the secrets of good bread and why it has a place in your diet. If you’re boggled by bread or afraid of Big Bad Gluten, this podcast is a must-listen. Because bread and other grains can form a brilliant part of a healthy diet for most of us. In this interview with micro-baker Frances Reid, we learn: Why time is the most important ingredient wh...
Mar 28, 2018•43 min
Fed up with over-hyped and overpriced ‘superfoods’? In the second episode of our brand new podcast, we look at some unexpected new superfood candidates, including smelly cheese. In the second episode of Live Happy Eat Dirty – we celebrate the positive steps we can take to be healthy, happy and in good shape. And we preview the new book, The Dirty Diet – ditch the guilt, love your food. Featuring Kate Harrison and dietitian Helen Phadnis – also known as NomNomNerd ! Including: Gorgonzola or goji ...
Mar 21, 2018•25 min
Welcome to Live Happy, Eat Dirty – a podcast full of quick and dirty health and diet ideas for real people, hosted by me – Kate Harrison. Including: *Why Kate hates clean eating and why dietitian Helen Phadnis worries about the effect on dieters. *The BBQ test for orthorexia *The flexible rules for Living Dirty: Diversity Intermittent fasting Restoring the gut microbiome Training ourselves to be healthy Your health and weight goals Sign up for your FREE Blueprint here. Ideas and interviews from ...
Mar 12, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1
The first episode of the 5:2 Diet Podcast for 2018 comes with exciting news. Kate Harrison explains how the podcast is going to expand to include more tips, ideas and interviews to help you stay a healthy weight, and feel better in body and mind. To tie in with Kate’s new intermittent fasting approach – The Dirty Diet: Ditch the Guilt, Love your Food – this podcast is going to get bigger and better, with episodes on: Why cheese is a superfood (if superfoods even exist); How carbs keep you human;...
Jan 16, 2018•9 min•Ep. 20
In this special episode, Kate celebrates her 5th ‘fastiversary’ – five years since she had her very first intermittent fast. She shares: the 5 things that have changed since she started this journey in 2012 the two mistakes people make when they fast that makes 5:2 fail. After interacting with 55,000+ people in the 5:2 group, she can also tell you how to avoid the problems. And finally 5 very honest confessions about Kate’s 5:2 life! To join the group, click here. And to find out more about the ...
Aug 10, 2017•36 min•Ep. 19
In this special, 5:2 food and health writer Kate Harrison talks about going green – eating more veggies to superpower your fast days, your weight and your health. To celebrate the publication of her new book, 5:2 Veggie and Vegan , Kate talks about her own history as a vegetarian since her teens, and her tips on how to max out the plant content of your diet to keep you, and your friendly bacteria, in great shape. Plus she talks about how she develops recipes and why ‘eating the rainbow’ is the o...
May 31, 2017•29 min
In this New Year special of the 5:2 Diet Podcast , host and author Kate Harrison offers encouragement and practical advice on the 3 strategies that will help you lose weight and keep it off for good. Plus, she shares her thoughts on detoxes and ‘miracle’ diets… and why she believes intermittent fasting is a more sustainable bet. Plus Kate also explains how she sets goals and ambitions for a new year, using a fun 5-step programme that encourages you to dream a little, and then plan ways to make d...
Dec 30, 2015•40 min
The 5:2 Diet Podcast with Kate Harrison Podcast 16: Q&A In Podcast 16, we answer your questions about calorie counts on fast days, how to talk to medical professionals about your goals, and why we can feel colder when we're fasting... and Kate shares her current favourite soup to warm you back up again on long autumnal nights... Read much more at www. the5-2dietbook.com/podcast16 or subscribe on iTunes - and download free samples from Kate's books on Amazon. Important Note: This podcast is f...
Oct 30, 2015•20 min
Super-charged September is designed as a boost to get you back on track with 5:2. Every day for a whole month, there’s a challenge or a question or an inspiration to help you: the idea is you do it alone or share your thoughts to help others in the group. Are you on board? For much more on 5:2, see the website - and to share YOUR answers and responses to all 30 Challenges, join our free, friendly & private Facebook group ....
Sep 28, 2015•50 min
This podcast is a summertime special to accompany my new summer e-book 5:2 Summer Ready , which takes favourite tips, recipes and ideas from my four 5:2 books – it’s the ideal short introduction if you’ve never read a book on intermittent fasting. (If you do have my other books, you won’t need this new e-book – but this podcast will be perfect for re-inspiration!). And even if you're in the southern hemisphere, where I know summer is a memory right now, I hope you'll find it useful! The podcast ...
May 31, 2015•29 min
This specially recorded 10-minute meditation accompanies the e-book, 5:2 Summer Ready , which takes favourite tips, recipes and ideas from my four 5:2 books – it’s the ideal short introduction if you’ve never read a book on intermittent fasting. The meditation combines positive messages and relaxation techniques to help you on fasting and non-fasting days. This will take around 10 minutes and help you feel relaxed and inspired. If you enjoy it, let me know and I’ll record more! Read more about t...
May 31, 2015•10 min
In Podcast 12, we’re featuring our first dieter from New Zealand, Trudie McCallum. Trudie had spent almost three decades following a variety of diets, losing and regaining up to 100 kg and also spending up to NZ$1000 (around £500) ‘just to get weighed.’ Then in 2013 she discovered 5:2, lost 13kg (28 pounds) and is loving the freedom it’s given her and her husband Kenny, who has also lost 10 kg. Trudie talks to Kate Harrison about the careful planning that allows her to eat three small meals on a...
May 24, 2015•23 min
In Podcast 11, we feature a remarkable woman who set out to lose 11 stone in weight 15 months ago… and has lost nine stone/57 kilos and gone from a size 32 to a UK size 14… After a lifetime of dieting, Sharon Munsey from Bideford in North Devon had very low expectations when she started doing 5:2, but now she’s gone from a size 32 to a UK size 14 and has just taken up running for the first time, at the age of 54. Sharon talks to Kate Harrison about how she’s lost her chocolate cravings and fills...
Apr 30, 2015•31 min
The 5:2 Diet Podcast with Kate Harrison Podcast 10: Simone’s guide to losing weight with a disability In Podcast 10, Kate talks to the truly inspiring Simone Illger, who has lost over four stone in weight despite a disability and mobility issues that make exercise very difficult. Thalidomide, a drug taken by Simone’s mother during pregnancy, led to her being born with severely shortened arms and legs. After a lifetime battle with her weight, Simone combined simple calorie-counting with 5:2, and ...
Apr 24, 2015•36 min
The 5:2 Diet Podcast with Kate Harrison Podcast 9: Foodie fasting in France – Belinda Berry’s gourmet 5:2 life In Podcast 9, Kate interviews Belinda Berry, who turned fasting into a gourmet experience by using the delicious local produce from where she lives in south-west France, to create light but tasty meals. Belinda and her husband Graham have lost 15 kilos each – that’s over 30 lbs - since beginning intermittent fasting in early 2013 – which means she’s now wearing clothes three dress sizes...
Apr 15, 2015•40 min
The 5:2 Diet Podcast with Kate Harrison Episode 8: Interview with ‘Mr and Mrs 5:2’ who lost 9 stone/57 kilos between them We interview a couple who’ve made 5:2 their joint mission – and between them, lost almost 9 stone (57 kilos) in weight… Lizzie and Kevin Baker from Wiltshire in the UK featured in my first cookbook, The Ultimate 5:2 Recipe Book, where we called them Mr and Mrs 5:2. They talk about how their rivalry has helped them stay on track, the health benefits of their new regime, and ho...
Mar 13, 2015•43 min
The 5:2 Diet Podcast with Kate Harrison Episode 7: Pippa’s inspiring 5:2 success story plus weigh-in advice We interview inspiring 5:2 dieter Pippa Cotton, who not only lost 4 stone/25kg but also discovered a new passion for fitness thanks to a £5 DVD – and also much improved health. She chats to Kate Harrison about her story, her new eating habits, and going from being too unhealthy to exercise, to being active every single day. Kate also shares the latest instalment from her diary, and chats t...
Feb 07, 2015•34 min
Episode 6: The 5:2 Diet Podcast with Kate Harrison Episode 6: your flexible 5:2 diet – how to enjoy family life, holidays and special occasions – and still stay a healthy weight Intermittent fasting lets you enjoy the good life and food without guilt, and this podcast offers lots of hints and tips for managing holidays, celebrations, and family meal times. We also discuss how to talk to family members about fasting. Plus Kate reads another extract from the diary she kept when she embarked on 5:2...
Jan 22, 2015•25 min
The 5:2 Diet Podcast with Kate Harrison Episode 5: the other five days – how to enjoy your food when you’re not fasting, including treats, without undoing your hard work Can you eat normally when you’re not fasting on 5:2 – and should you calorie count, or try to keep to a limit? In this episode, Kate talks about how to adjust your eating to a healthy, balanced diet where treats are allowed and nothing is banned. She demystifies BMR, TDEE and WOE – and reads out her diary entry from her first po...
Jan 17, 2015•32 min
Episode 4: What to eat on a fast day – a menu of food ideas Are you confused about what to eat on Fast Days – whether to avoid carbs, buy ready-made or cook from scratch? Kate talks about the heroes and villains of fast day food; shares the idea of mini ‘ doll’s house meals’; and weighs up the pros and cons of home-made versus ready. Plus she runs through some delicious menus, answers three listener questions about breakfast, balance and evening snacking, and reveals the cult of the cauliflower…...
Jan 08, 2015•27 min
Episode 3: Your Fast Day Survival Guide Are you trying to get through your first fast day, or do you need a boost on your fasting journey? This episode will get you through – thanks to 5:2 writer Kate Harrison’s top 5 fast day tips , a list of reasons why this approach works so well, plus the honest diary of her own first fast day – and lots more to keep you on track for the day. See more at the5-2dietbook.com/podcast3 This podcast is for information only and is not intended as medical advice, o...
Dec 31, 2014•21 min
