This week, we’re talking about why vegetarian and vegan diets can cut cancer risk by up to a quarter, the “worst foods for cellulite” and what the science actually says, and the first UK trial to prove that home cooking and minimally processed foods lead to twice as much weight loss as ready-made UPFs.
We also get into the rise of blueberries, how they went ... Show More
Nov 24
‘Natural’ Ozempic, Bean Power & How to Beat Headaches
This week we’re unpacking the stories that could genuinely shift your everyday health. We look at the three simple habits proven to stop morning headaches, from caffeine timing to sleep rhythms and jaw tension. We also dig into the new “natural Ozempic” capsule making headlines, ... Show More
55m 16s
Nov 20
Should We Count Calories? Pesticides & Tips for Winter
This week we’re diving into your biggest wellness questions, from whether calorie counting really works to how concerned we should be about pesticides in oats and hummus. We explore where the idea of calorie counting came from, why it became so popular, and what modern science ac ... Show More
37m 47s
May 2025
Harvard Doctor: Obesity, cancer, and the real cost of convenience food | Dr. Andy Chan
Ultra-processed foods now make up over half of what many of us eat - and the health consequences are only just coming into focus. In this episode, we reveal what’s really happening inside your body when you eat these foods daily. Our guest is Dr. Andy Chan, a Harvard professor an ... Show More
51m 29s
Sep 2024
Diet vs. Drugs, Meal Skipping Myths, and The Truth About Processed Meat Snacks
<p>Are you relying on the latest weight loss medications, or have you ever wondered if there’s a better way? In this episode of <em>The Nutrition Couch</em>, dietitians Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell break down new research revealing how a diet rich in protein and fibre can delive ... Show More
38m 16s
May 2025
Diversify Your Diet, Forget Calories & Change Your Mindset to Heal Your Metabolism with Ben Azadi
Dr. Mindy is joined by Ben Azadi to chat about metabolic health and Ben's new book, 'Metabolic Freedom.' Ben shares the main reasons behind the increase in metabolic diseases and busts common myths like the idea that weight loss is all about calories in, calories out. He stresses ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 2024
2767: My Take on the New Ultra Processed Foods Study by Danielle Omar of Food Confidence on Healthy Living Habits
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Episode 2767:
Danielle Omar's insights on ultra-processed foods emphasize their detrimental effects on health, drawing on a compreh ... Show More
11m 13s
Aug 14
5 Healthy Foods that Inflame Your Body and Increase Body Fat
<p dir="ltr">In this episode, Dr. Jockers reveals the five "healthy" foods that may be doing more harm than good. You'll learn how smoothies, often thought of as a nutritious choice, can be loaded with sugar and processed ingredients that trigger inflammation.</p> <p dir="ltr"> < ... Show More
25m 56s
Sep 30
Recap: Why you should be wary of ‘low fat’ foods | Sarah Berry
If you’re a regular listener of this podcast, you’ll know that our cholesterol level is closely linked to heart health. With that in mind, it’s easy to be drawn to foods labelled as ‘low fat’, ‘reduced fat’ or ‘fat free’ - all of which promise to keep our cholesterol low and hear ... Show More
14m 55s
Oct 23
Mayo Clinic Cancer Doctor: 5 Foods That Heal the Body, Starve Cancer, & Prevent Disease
<p>In this episode, you will learn what to eat to heal your body, starve cancer, and prevent disease - with the food you eat. </p><p>Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a double board‑certified Mayo Clinic physician, the first cancer doctor ever on this podcast, integra ... Show More
1h 48m