Functional Flavor

Cooking for Longevity: Slow Aging & Metabolic Health - Dr. Michelle Davenport

Episode: Dr. Michelle Davenport on Food Processing, AGEs, and Longevity In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michelle Davenport — a UCSF- and NYU-trained nutrition scientist, dietitian, and former founder of a digital children’s food company (acquired by Jennifer Garner’s Once Upon A Farm). Today, she teaches on social media how people can take control of metabolic health with water-based cooking methods inspired by her family recipes. We explore * Michelle’s path from PhD nutritionist to startup founder and science communicator * The role of AGEs in aging and chronic disease * Why water-based cooking (soups, stews, steaming) helps preserve nutrients and supports metabolic health * How cultural foods and family traditions can be a blueprint for longevity * Her perspective on content creation, simplifying science, and empowering healthier choices Guest: Dr. Michelle Davenport

Why Most Probiotics Don’t Work (And What to Do Instead) - Dr Colleen Cutcliffe

EPISODE: ARE YOUR PROBIOTICS ACTUALLY DOING ANYTHING? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD biochemist and CEO of Pendulum, to break down the real science of the microbiome — and why most probiotic supplements fall short. WE COVER: * What the microbiome actually is * The difference between probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics * Why most probiotics never reach your gut * The importance of Akkermansia muciniphila and Clostridium butyricum * What causes leaky gut and how to fix it * How fiber and polyphenols fuel your microbiome * Why your gut impacts blood sugar, cravings, and energy This isn’t surface-level advice. It’s a deep dive into what the science really says — and what most supplement companies won’t tell you. If you’ve ever struggled with digestion, energy crashes, or food sensitivities, this episode is a must-watch. Guest: Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe — Co-Founder and CEO of Pendulum Host: Michael Tchao (@michaeltchao [https://instagram.com/michaeltchao]) Subscribe for more science-backed conversations at the intersection of food, health, and function. ---------------------------------------- 🎁 Special Offer: For 20% off Pendulum membership first orders, use code MICHAEL20 👉 Visit PendulumLife.com [https://pendulumlife.com/]