The Unprocessed Truth

Spirit Studios

I’m Sunna Van Kampen. After years of battling constant illness, I realised that the health headlines we’re fed are often nothing more than clever marketing. Now, I’m on a mission to cut through the noise. I founded Tonic Health to change the industry, and now I’m on a mission to bring that same clarity to your life.

Each week, I’m grilling the UK’s leading nutritionists, doctors, and scientists to get the facts behind the fads. We’re stripping away the jargon to answer your burning questions about what we’re really putting in our bodies.

From the ‘healthy’ habits that are secretly holding you back to the simple changes that actually deliver results, we’re exposing the good, the bad, and the essential facts.

No more confusing trends, no more industry spin - just The Unprocessed Truth.

Join me every week as we finally uncover what it actually takes to thrive in the modern world.

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20 episodes
Updated March 6

Episodes20

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March 6 · 40 min
Can You Actually "Detox" Your Gut, Or Are Trendy Cleanses The Industry's Latest Cash Grab?
In this episode of The Unprocessed Truth, Alana Macfarlane, co-founder of The Gut Stuff, joins us to reveal the unfiltered facts about gut health. We break down her groundbreaking King's College twin study, debunk the persistent myth that you can "cleanse" your gut, and expose the reality behind expensive probiotics versus simple, food-first habits. What we cover: • The Twin Study: Why identical twins living the exact same lifestyle only share 30% to 40% of their gut microbiome. • The "Detox" Myth: Why cleansing and detoxing your gut is biologically impossible—and why only your liver can actually detox your body. • The Probiotic Reality: Why everyday fermented foods like kefir, kombucha, and sauerkraut are often a more effective daily bet than expensive pills. • The Fiber Trend: How to stop obsessing over extreme 100g "fiber maxing" and simply aim for your daily 30 grams and 30 different plants a week. • Redefining Health: Why we need to ditch extreme fad diets in favour of a realistic "survive, not thrive" approach built on simple, long-term habits. Keep up with where Alana is up to with The Gut Stuff's 100-day gut health courses and her podcast, Chatting Sh*t: https://thegutstuff.com Follow the movement: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonichealthUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunprocessedtruthpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunprocessedtruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 27 · 38 min
Vaping: The Next Health Crisis or a Lifesaving Cure?
Is vaping a lifesaving alternative to smoking, or Big Tobacco's newest trap for young people? In this episode of The Unprocessed Truth, Hazel Cheeseman, Chief Executive of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), joins us to reveal the unfiltered facts about vaping. We break down the alarming rise of unregulated nicotine pouches, debunk the dangerous trend that nicotine helps you "focus," and expose the shocking hypocrisy of Big Tobacco pushing a "smoke-free" future in the UK while aggressively marketing lethal cigarettes across Africa and Asia. What we cover: • The Vaping Reality: It is magnitudes less harmful than smoking, but inhaling aerosols is far from risk-free for your lungs. • The Pouch Loophole: How heavily marketed, ultra-strong nicotine pouches currently have no age restrictions. • The "Focus" Myth: Why the mental "focus" you get from nicotine is actually just your brain relieving its own painful withdrawal symptoms. • Global Hypocrisy: How Big Tobacco fights basic health regulations in emerging markets to protect their billion-dollar cash cow. • Redefining Health: Why the ultimate gift of health is simply "not having to think about your health". Keep up with where ASH is up to on the Parliamentary Process: https://ash.org.uk/media-centre/news/blog/report-stage-for-the-tobacco-and-vapes-bill-what-happened Follow the movement: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonichealthUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunprocessedtruthpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunprocessedtruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 20 · 28 min
Is Intermittent Fasting a SCAM? The shocking truth about the world's most popular diet.
This week on The Unprocessed Truth, we are peeling back the veil on the global fasting craze. From Silicon Valley to your social media feed, we’re constantly bombarded with claims that skipping meals is the secret to vitality. But behind the 'health halo,' are we just looking at a repackaged way to trigger metabolic chaos? Sunna Van Kampen is joined once again by expert Dietitian Natalie Louise Burrows as we grill the industry and debunk the junk science. We’re stripping away the jargon to expose the unprocessed truth about what happens to your hormones when you stop eating, and why we believe the 16:8 method might be failing you. In this episode, we reveal: The 36-Hour Fail: Why hardcore water fasting can leave you unable to function at work. The "Men vs. Women" Trap: Why women MUST stop treating their bodies like men when it comes to skipping breakfast. The Grazing Scam: Why eating "healthy" snacks in your window is stopping you from burning fat. Metabolic Flexibility: The secret to walking around without a snack in your bag. This Episode is Sponsored by Vilgain. https://vilgain.co.uk/?p=k4ekjb&utm_source=tonichealth&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=link Use code ‘UNPROCESSED’ for 10% off your order. Follow the movement: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonichealthUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunprocessedtruthpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunprocessedtruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 17 · 26 min
LIVE Q&A: We Answer YOUR Top Wellness Questions
Recorded in front of a packed live audience, this special episode flips the script. We’re putting our expert panel in the hot seat to audit the trillion-dollar wellness industry and answer the burning questions you usually only ask Google at 2 AM. Sunna is joined by nutrition scientist Dr. Emily Prpa, dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine, and chef Chris Baber. Together, they help the crowd distinguish between what’s biologically essential and what’s just "expensive dust." Meet the Panelists: Dr. Emily Prpa: The Nutrition Reporter Chris Baber: Chef & Author Nichola Ludlam-Raine: Nic’s Nutrition Join the Movement: YouTube: @tonichealthUK Instagram: @theunprocessedtruthpod TikTok: @theunprocessedtruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 13 · 36 min
SPECIAL LIVE EDITION: It's Time To Stop The Wellness Scam
Recorded in front of a live audience, this special edition brings together an expert panel to audit the trillion-dollar wellness industry. Sunna joins nutrition scientist Dr. Emily Prpa, dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine, and chef Chris Baber to determine what is biologically necessary and what is just "expensive dust". From the "kitchen villains" hiding in your cupboard to the truth about Ultra-Processed Foods, the panel cuts through the marketing to answer: Is wellness a scam? Plus, the experts face questions directly from the floor to help you stop giving up and start smartening up. Check out our Panelists: https://www.instagram.com/thenutritionreporter/ https://www.instagram.com/chrisbaber/ https://www.instagram.com/nicsnutrition/ Follow our movement: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonichealthUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunprocessedtruthpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunprocessedtruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 6 · 1 hr 24 min
Meat is Poison? The Truth About Carnivore vs. Plant-Based Diets
Meat is poison. Plants are trying to kill you. That is the current state of the online nutrition debate. But where is the nuance, and what does the science actually say? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gemma Newman (The Plant Power Doctor) to bridge the gap between the Carnivore and Vegan extremes. We strip away the social media noise to uncover the biological reality of what these diets do to your body - from the initial "high" of the Carnivore diet to the long-term risks hidden inside your arteries. We discuss why "gym bros" are dropping dead of heart attacks, the surprising truth about burnt broccoli vs. burnt steak, and why arguing with nutrition influencers is like playing chess with a pigeon Dr Gemma Newman's References: The Cholesterol Connection. Key Study: ApoB as the superior predictor of heart disease Key Study: LDL particle number and cardiovascular risk The Power of "The Swap" Cochrane Review: Saturated fat reduction and cardiovascular health JAMA (2025): Replacing butter with plant oils to lower mortality AHA Advisory: Vegetable oils vs saturated fat in CVD risk Busting the "French Paradox" WHO MONICA Project: Global trends in heart disease and risk factors EPIC-CVD Study: Large-scale European analysis of fat and heart risk Plants vs. Processed Food BMJ Analysis: Ultra-processed food and adverse health outcomes Meta-Analysis: Plant-based diets and lower mortality rates Disease Risk: Vegetarian diets and lower heart disease mortality Follow our movement: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonichealthUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunprocessedtruthpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunprocessedtruth Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 30 · 58 min
The Great Milk Rip-Off: Why You’re Paying More and Farmers are Getting Less
Ever wondered why a block of butter costs a small fortune at the supermarket while dairy farmers are being paid pennies? In this eye-opening episode, Sunna van Kampen sits down with Diarmaid Mac Colgáin, founder of Concept Dairy, to pull back the curtain on a rigged system. From the "commodity-trader" secrets of big processors to the shocking reality of farmers being forced to dump milk, Diarmaid reveals why the current model is pushing the next generation away from the land. We dive into the hidden dangers of methane suppressants, the truth behind supermarket "halo" marketing, and why the recent inheritance tax changes could be the final nail in the coffin for the family farm. What we cover: The Milk Price Casino: Why there is zero transparency in what you pay vs. what the farmer earns. The 1p-a-Litre Scandal: How big dairy conglomerates rig the system and force farmers to dump their produce. Bovaer & Methane Suppressants: The "smoking" equivalent of the dairy world - are we ignoring animal welfare for marketing claims? The "White Butter" Warning: Why the colour of your butter tells you everything you need to know about the cow’s health. Food Security: Why the UK only has two weeks of food left and how we can save the British family farm. Follow our movement: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonichealthUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunprocessedtruthpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunprocessedtruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 23 · 19 min
Is This the End of Bread? Why the US is Banning These Ingredients
Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth. I’m Sunna van Kampen, and today we’re crossing the Atlantic to witness a nutrition earthquake. America has just flipped the food pyramid on its head. In a radical 2026 reset, the US government has "declared war" on added sugar and ultra-processed foods, while placing red meat, full-fat dairy, and healthy fats at the very top of the priority list. For 40 years, we were told to build our health on a base of grains - now, those same grains have been downgraded to the smallest tip of the triangle. Is this the "Real Food" awakening we’ve been waiting for, or a scientific contradiction that goes against decades of heart-health advice? I’m peeling back the marketing veil on the 2025–2030 guidelines to see what we can learn from this massive experiment in "unprocessed" living. What we cover: The Inverted Triangle: Why protein is the new foundation and why grains are officially on the "naughty list." The 10g Rule: Inside the new mandate that says "no amount" of added sugar is healthy. Seed Oils vs. Tallow: Why butter and beef tallow are making a government-sanctioned comeback. The Global Impact: Will the UK follow suit, or are we witnessing a nutrition divide? Follow our movement: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonichealthUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunprocessedtruthpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunprocessedtruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 16 · 20 min
26 No-Nonsense Food Swaps for 2026
Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth. I’m Sunna van Kampen, and I’m here to peel back the "marketing veil" the food industry doesn’t want you to see. Most of us are making health decisions by default, not by design. We pick the same brands and fall for the same "healthy" labels, yet 9 in 10 of us are still nutrient deficient. It’s time to stop the guesswork and start winning at the supermarket. In this episode, I’m breaking down the core principles from my new book, "The Good, the Bad and the Healthy." We aren’t talking about boring diets or impossible lifestyle overhauls—we’re talking about smart, simple upgrades. What we cover: The 26 for '26 Swaps: Sunna breaks down 26 simple, high-impact food swaps you need to make this year to reclaim your vitality. Label Lies: How to spot the "bad" hiding behind the "healthy" branding. Small Wins, Big Gains: Practical tips to upgrade your fridge, your habits, and your health—one smart swap at a time. Stop being overfed and undernourished. It’s time to find the balance and make healthy... actually easy. Check out Sunna’s new book on Amazon: 👉 The Good, the Bad and the Healthy: How to make smarter daily choices Follow the movement: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tonichealthUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunprocessedtruthpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunprocessedtruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 9 · 38 min
Tim ‘Bio Hacker’ Gray - Part 2: The Sleep Routine That Makes You Live Longer
This week, I’m joined again by the UK’s leading biohacker, Tim Gray, for part two of our deep dive into the habits that are secretly sabotaging our health. We’re stripping away the expensive gadgets to focus on the one thing we all take for granted: sleep. From the "toxic" blue light wrecking your circadian rhythm to the daily habits causing brain fog and burnout, we reveal why your modern environment is a recipe for exhaustion. This is biohacking stripped back to the fundamentals—nature, sunlight, and personal responsibility. It’s time to stop the guesswork and start the truth. Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 2 · 51 min
Tim ‘Bio Hacker’ Gray - Part 1: The Biohacking Truth No One Wants to Hear
Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna van Kampen. This week, I’m joined by Tim Gray - aka TimBioHacker - to cut through the noise around biohacking, nutrition, and health optimisation. We talk gut issues, brain fog, burnout, carnivore diets, pesticides, ultra-processed food, and why you don’t need expensive tech to fix your health. This is biohacking stripped back to fundamentals - nature, food, sunlight, and personal responsibility. Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 26, 2025 · 21 min
The Foods I Ate in 2025 That Changed Everything
Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna van Kampen. In this end-of-year episode, I’m rounding up the foods, products and brands that genuinely made healthy eating easier in 2025 - from supermarket wins to simple protein staples. I also take an honest look at my own habits this year: what worked, what slipped, and the small changes I’m carrying into 2026. No trends. No detoxes. Just real food, real routines, and what actually makes a difference over 12 months. Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2025 · 55 min
Why British Farming Is On The Brink of Collapse
This week, I’m joined by Rambling Henry - the farmer-turned-internet star exposing what’s really happening behind Britain’s food system. From farms pushed toward profit over nourishment, to ultra-processed foods engineered to keep us hooked, Henry breaks down how modern farming, cheap ingredients and broken incentives are shaping what ends up on our plates. We talk food myths, farming realities, and the simple ways to eat better - without spending more. After this episode, you may never look at your shopping basket the same way again. Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 12, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
The Shocking Truth about Body Image with Jules Von Hep
Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna Van Kampen. This week, we sit down with the incomparable Jules Von Hep - beauty expert, body-confidence champion, and the man who’s seen it all backstage with A-listers and the fashion world. From toxic body standards to filtered realities, Jules reveals how the beauty industry shapes the way we see ourselves… and how we can break free from it. We dive into food guilt, masculinity, confidence rituals, and the truths influencers won’t tell you. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt “not enough,” this episode will change the script. Where to find Jules: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julesvonhep/ The Confidence Ritual: Give yourself a glow up from the inside out by Jules Von Hep: https://geni.us/UXz0B Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2025 · 15 min
The Foods Ripping You Off This Christmas
Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna Van Kampen. It’s a cost-of-living Christmas, and Britain is feeling the crunch. From pricey butter to inflated festive favourites, the checkout has never been scarier. So today, we expose the smartest ways to outshop Christmas dinner inflation without ditching real food - freezer wins, margin myths, and how to protect your plate and your pocket. Can you survive Christmas on a budget and eat well doing it? Listen to find out. Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2025 · 43 min
Why SAD is Making Britain Miserable
Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna Van Kampen. This week, psychologist Dr Ritz joins me to unpack why Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) hits Britain so hard - and how our dark days, scrolling habits and “just get on with it” mindset make it worse. We dig into what’s really happening in your brain in winter, the micro-habits that can shift your mood, and why tiny changes to light, sleep and self-talk can make a big difference. If you dread the darker months, this one’s for you. Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2025 · 14 min
The 1-second Aisle Hack to help your Metabolism
Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna Van Kampen. This week, we reveal the shockingly simple supermarket swap that could boost your metabolic health, cut inflammation and level out blood sugar - all without changing your diet or spending more. No powders. No plans. Just one colour-based trick that turns everyday meals into nutritional heavyweights. The UK is starved of real nutrition. This tiny upgrade could change that. Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 14, 2025 · 56 min
Jess Wright: Should I Feel Guilty for Doing This as a Parent?
Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna Van Kampen. This week, we’re stripping away the Instagram filters and exposing what modern parenting really looks like behind closed doors. TV personality, devoted mum and successful businesswoman Jess Wright joins me to talk about the hidden cost of life in the spotlight and the ruthless early days of social media fame. Jess also opens up about the traumatic early weeks of motherhood, her son’s heart condition, and the 3am guilt spiral every parent knows too well: Am I doing enough? Is this my fault? And if you’ve ever looked at your child’s plate and thought “Is this good enough?” - this episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 7, 2025 · 11 min
Is This MEAT The Cure For Britain's Obesity Crisis?
Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna Van Kampen. This week, we expose the shocking economics behind Britain's diet disaster. Obesity and related illnesses cost the UK a staggering £126 billion in 2022. Why are we sinking money into sickness when the cure is literally roaming our fields? We dive into why lean, protein-rich British venison; a healthier, cheaper alternative to beef - is kept off your dinner plate by elitist history and broken supply chains. We’re asking: Can we afford not to reimagine this food as an everyday staple? It's time to stop paying more for diets that are slowly killing us. Hosted on Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2025 · 52 min
Shakira's Secret Diet Plan: Do Celebrity Diets Actually Work?
Celeb diets look great on the surface - but are they actually healthy or just hype? Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna Van Kampen. This week, we break down the celebrity wellness plans everyone’s trying to copy to figure out what works - and simple ways you can actually make a difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.