The Wellness Scoop

• 10 Simple Nutrition Wins, Wholegrains and Intuitive Eating

  This week on The Wellness Scoop we’re answering your questions, from the small daily habits that make the biggest difference to how we eat, to whether it’s really worth swapping white pasta and rice for wholegrain versions, especially for little ones. We’re also digging into the sudden rise of chicory root fibre in high-fibre products, what it actually does in the body, and why it can be a gut-health hero for some people but a nightmare for others. Plus, how to talk to kids about nutrition without creating fear around food, the clever trick to boost vitamin D in mushrooms, and a brilliant listener tip on the growing smartphone-free childhood movement. And as always, a few personal updates, including the gratitude ritual that’s been helping Ella dial down overwhelm at the end of each day. Recommendations: Ella - Gratitude conversations at the dinner table. Go round and everyone says something they feel grateful for from their day, and feel the overwhelm melt away! Rhi - Fearne Cottons', Scripted Fran (one of our amazing listeners!) - The Smartphone Free Childhood movement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Microplastics, The Billion-Dollar Race to Reverse Ageing and Perfect Guacamole

  This week on The Wellness Scoop we’re diving into two of the most jaw-dropping wellness headlines we’ve seen all year. First, the new research revealing we’re inhaling up to 68,000 microplastic particles every single day, and how these invisible invaders are showing up everywhere from our lungs to our brains, even doubling the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Then we explore the $3 billion Jeff Bezos-backed biotech lab leading the billion-dollar race to reverse ageing. Altos Labs says it could not only slow ageing, but actually reverse it, marking what some scientists are calling the dawn of a new era of medicine. And to balance the intensity, we’re celebrating World Avocado Day with the ultimate guacamole, vibrant, zesty and packed with feel-good benefits. As always, we’re sharing what we’ve been loving lately and a few personal updates from behind the scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Fasting, Cortisol and Seed Cycling

  This week we’re answering your questions, starting with fasting and whether time-restricted eating really supports metabolic health and gut health. We dig into what the research actually shows about early versus late eating windows, the impact on circadian rhythms, and whether fasting has any proven benefits for the gut microbiome. We’re also breaking down bioresonance testing and why mainstream science doesn’t support it, before tackling the flood of advice online about cortisol. What really is cortisol, what happens when levels are too high or too low, and which tips are genuinely helpful for managing stress hormones? Plus, we look at seed cycling for hormone health, exploring the theory behind it, the nutrients involved, and whether there is any evidence to support the practice. Recommendations: Bubala restaurant, London  Cortisol episode: The Nation’s Health Check, Cortisol Confusion & Stress Hacks Feast over Flame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• The 60-Second Secret to Health & Fibremaxxing

  This week, we’re uncovering the groundbreaking science showing how just 60 seconds of vigorous movement a day could transform your health and even add years to your life. We’re also looking at the hidden dangers of gel manicures, and why boosting potassium-rich foods could cut heart failure risk by nearly a quarter. Plus, the Guardian’s biggest wellness trends of the year, from dopamine menus to creatine,  and our deep dive into fibremaxxing, the viral TikTok craze with over 160 million views that’s finally making fibre cool. Could this be the rare wellness trend that’s genuinely worth embracing? Catch Rhi discussing UPFs and The Unprocessed Plate at ⁠⁠Waterstones - London Gower Street⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Chroleywood Library Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Omega 3, Stabilisers & The Nightshade Myth

  This week we’re tackling your questions on some big wellness topics. We look at whether chia seeds alone can cover your omega 3 needs, what acidity regulators and stabilisers really are, and the myths and benefits around nightshade vegetables. We also clear up confusion around perimenopause and menopause, chat through the reality of nursery food and new government guidance, and answer how much nuts, seeds and chia you really need to reap the benefits without overdoing it. Recommendations: Borna pistachio nut butter  Ella’s new book, Quick Wins, at 50% off with the code ‘QUICKWINS50’ (enter it at checkout) - https://www.waterstones.com/book/quick-wins-healthy-cooking-for-busy-lives/ella-mills/9781529316759 Dr Philippa Kaye's The Science of Menopause Catch Rhi discussing UPFs and The Unprocessed Plate at ⁠Waterstones - London Gower Street⁠ and ⁠Chroleywood Library Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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