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How to Feel Happier at Work, Age Better & Rethink Protein Jul 20, 2026

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Can a five-minute walk every hour really make you happier and more productive? Why are scientists warning that today's under-50s may be ageing faster than previous generations? And have we finally reached peak protein?

This week, we unpack the latest research on movement, biological ageing and early-onset cancer, explore the Dutch tradition helping raise some of the happiest children in the world, and ask whether the protein obsession has gone too far—from "protein washing" to a global whey shortage.

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Food for Healing, Are Oats Good? & Mindset Shifts Jul 16, 2026

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This week we're answering your questions on everything from supporting a loved one through cancer treatment to navigating the confusing world of nutrition advice online.We discuss the role food can play during treatment and recovery, explore practical ways to cultivate a more optimistic mindset, and unpack the growing debate around oats, blood sugar and hormonal acne. We also cover hormonal health, milk choices for teenagers, meal timing before bed, and whether nuts and seeds should be stored in the fridge.Plus, Ella shares the secret behind her favourite brothy meals, and we discuss how to separate evidence-based nutrition advice from the noise of social media.

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Can Foods Boost Weight Loss Hormones? Fruit Juice & Supplement Myths Jul 13, 2026

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Can certain foods really boost the hormones linked to appetite and weight regulation? Has fruit juice been unfairly demonised? And why are NHS staff increasingly spending their time debunking supplement misinformation?

This week we unpack the growing trend around "natural GLP-1" foods and explore what the science actually says about appetite, fullness and weight loss. We also dive into surprising new research challenging some of the assumptions around fruit juice, including its impact on blood sugar, weight gain and overall health.

Plus, we discuss why healthcare professionals are becoming increasingly concerned about the rise of supplement misinformation online, explore fascinating new research on yoga and cancer recovery, and look at what the London Marathon's expansion tells us about the continued running boom.

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Hormones, Healthy Mornings & The Truth About Sugar Jul 09, 2026

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This week we're answering your questions on some of the biggest areas of confusion in nutrition and wellbeing.

We're discussing how diet can support hormonal health, from PCOS and amenorrhea to hormonal acne, and exploring how to care for your microbiome while taking a GLP-1 medication. We also unpack the growing conversation around fibre and digestion, including what it means if seeds seem to pass through your body intact and whether prebiotic sodas are really as gut-friendly as they're marketed to be.

Plus, we're tackling the conflicting advice around healthy mornings and sugar. Does breakfast really need to be high in protein? Is coffee on an empty stomach a problem? And should fruit only be eaten alongside meals to avoid glucose spikes? As always, we're cutting through the noise to focus on what the evidence actually says.

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Fixing Brain Rot, The 'Maxxing Obsession & Is Cereal Junk Food? Jul 06, 2026

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Is Bran Flakes really junk food? Are our attention spans under threat? And have we reached peak optimisation culture?

This week we unpack the government's proposed changes to healthy eating guidelines, which could see breakfast cereals like Bran Flakes classified as HFSS foods, and explore what the debate reveals about fibre, free sugars and how we define healthy eating.

We also dive into new research on doomscrolling, TikTok and attention spans, including the surprising activity that may help strengthen our ability to focus. Plus, from slowmaxxing and joymaxxing to spermaxxing and nonnamaxxing, we explore the internet's latest wellness obsession and ask whether the drive to optimise everything is finally starting to backfire.

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Food Guilt, IV Drips, Matcha Shortages & Healthy Ageing Jul 02, 2026

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This week we're talking about food guilt, supplements and the growing pressure to optimise our health. We explore how to break free from all-or-nothing eating, whether social media is distorting our perception of what healthy living actually looks like, and why some of the most powerful habits for healthy ageing are often the simplest.

We also unpack the rise of IV vitamin drips, discuss whether coconut or soy yoghurt is the better choice, answer your questions on vitamin D supplementation, peanut butter powder and matcha, and share practical advice on raising adventurous eaters and reducing food waste at home

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The ’Best’ Five-a-Day, Strength Training & Sleepmaxxing Jun 29, 2026

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Are all fruit and vegetables created equal? This week, we explore the new research suggesting that flavanol-rich foods like berries, apples, green tea and broad beans may be some of the most powerful additions to your diet, with potential benefits for heart health, brain health and even longevity.

We also unpack the surprising impact of weight-loss drugs on Britain's food industry, after new figures suggested GLP-1 medications have already wiped £780 million from grocery spending and are beginning to reshape supermarket shelves. Plus, the strength training sweet spot linked to a longer life, and the wellness trends taking over America, from cortisol cocktails and sleepmaxxing to salt therapy and t'ai chi walking.

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Secrets of the food industry, Plant Protein & Healthy Ice Cream Jun 25, 2026

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This week we're answering your questions, from how to be more present when meditation just isn't your thing to whether breathwork can really help calm a busy mind.We also unpack the truth about mycoprotein and whether foods like Quorn deserve their ultra-processed reputation, discuss practical ways to increase plant diversity without spending a fortune, answer your questions on navigating a coeliac diagnosis, explore the surprising benefits of blackcurrants and gooseberries, and share our favourite healthier ice cream options for summer.

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The Rising Cost of Healthy Eating, Beach Body Anxiety & Peak Optimisation Jun 22, 2026

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This week, we discuss one of the most important reports in UK nutrition, revealing that healthy diets remain out of reach for many families while unhealthy foods continue to dominate our food environment.

We also explore the rise of sleep anxiety, why body image concerns are stopping young people from enjoying everyday experiences, and the Steven Bartlett controversy that has sparked a backlash against wellness culture, health trackers and the relentless pursuit of self-optimisation

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Can You Be Healthy and Thin? Hair Loss & Wellness Pressure Jun 18, 2026

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Can you be healthy and thin? It's a question that sparked a fascinating listener email this week, and one that opens up a much bigger conversation about body image, weight, wellness culture and what health really looks like.We're also answering your questions on hair loss during perimenopause, nutrition and autism, fibre-rich eating with a nut allergy, vitamin D supplements, air fryer safety, GLP-1 medications and the pressure many people feel to optimise every aspect of their health.

With special thanks to Dr. Federica Amati. Pre-order her new book, The Appetite Reset HERE

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