Ways to support our mood with nutritional therapist Alice Mackintosh.
Our mood is influenced by a variety of things including what we eat, and in this bite-sized episode we look at how we can support healthy brain function from the key macronutrients and micronutrients to be mindful of to the importance of whole plant foods, as well as the role of processed ... Show More
Mar 2
Fasting Myths, Gut-Boosting Pasta & A Five-Year Brain Boost
This week on The Wellness Scoop, we unpack four headlines shaping how we eat and think about health. A major Cochrane review finds intermittent fasting is no more effective for weight loss than standard calorie-controlled diets, despite its surge in popularity. We explore what th ... Show More
44m 11s
Feb 26
Easy Food Swaps, Snacking Smarter & Anti-Inflammatory Supplements
In this week’s episode, we’re answering your questions on making everyday food choices simpler and more nourishing. We start with micronutrients on plant-heavy diets, including how to think about calcium, magnesium, zinc and iodine across the week without tracking apps, and when ... Show More
32m 46s
Feb 23
Is Coffee Good for You? The AI Monk & Gut–Brain Health
In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the headlines shaping how we think about brain health, everyday habits and modern wellness. First up, we look at a major long-term study exploring tea and coffee consumption and dementia risk, and what it adds to the conversation around c ... Show More
52m 41s
Jan 2024
The Healthiest Foods You Need in Your Diet
<p>In this podcast, we’re going to talk about the healthiest foods and some of the unhealthiest foods. Food is defined as that which is eaten to sustain life, provide energy, and promote the growth and repair of tissues. </p>
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<p>By this definition, everything we eat s ... Show More
10m 38s
May 2023
The Food-Mood Connection: How What We Eat Affects Our Mental Health
Join Anna and Alex, two experienced dietitians, as they explore the fascinating link between your diet and mental health and mood.
Drawing on the latest research, they examine how what you eat can affect your mental well-being, and delve into the role of the gut in mental health ... Show More
39m 19s
Feb 2024
2453: Can Changing Your Diet Make You Feel Happier? by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Ultra-Processed Foods & Gut-Brain Connection
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Episode 2453:
Dr. Jenny Brockis explores the profound impact of diet on mental health in her article on DrJennyBrockis.com. She emp ... Show More
13m 38s
Sep 2022
How To Use Nutrients To Support Our Brain Health
This episode is brought to you by Beekeeper’s Naturals and Athletic Greens. Your brain is an organ that’s connected to everything else happening in your body. Most of us never learn how to manage our energy and bodies. Instead, we use drugs like sugar, caffeine, and alcohol to se ... Show More
17m 44s
Apr 2024
2521: Eat A Rainbow by Renae Earle with Ideal Nutrition on Nutritional Biochemistry & Disease Prevention
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Episode 2521:
Renae Earle illuminates the profound impact of eating a colorful array of fruits and vegetables on preventing disease ... Show More
12m 52s