Food waste is one of the biggest challenges facing us today, with 25 million slices of bread thrown away every day in UK households and over $1 trillion dollars of food wasted every year. In this episode we look at just how serious it is, the huge role we as individuals play in it, and how we can tackle the issue with Tessa Clarke, from the food waste app, O ... Show More
Sep 14
Beat the 3pm Slump, Survive a Bad Night’s Sleep & The Low-Down on Lie-Ins
How can we beat the dreaded 3pm slump? Could 20 minutes of exercise really help after a terrible night’s sleep? And should we actually stop feeling guilty about a weekend lie-in? This week, we share simple ways to boost energy as we head into autumn, from spreading protein across ... Show More
54m 24s
Sep 7
Can Inflammation Affect Your Mood? Healthy Ageing & The ‘Ferritin Face’ Trend
Can inflammation really affect our mood and mental health? Could eating more plants help us age better? And what on earth is “ferritin face”? This week, we explore the fascinating connection between our immune system, inflammation and mental health, and unpack new research sugges ... Show More
53m 13s
Jun 2022
Waste Not, Want Not: A Future Without Food Waste
Every year, even as millions struggle with food insecurity, about a third of all the food produced for humans in the world is thrown away, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization. That not only means wasting water and energy resources. The food, rotting in landfil ... Show More
16m 38s
Sep 2024
2695: Waste Not, Want Not by Nancy Clark on Reducing Food Waste & Sustainability
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Episode 2695:
Nancy Clark explores the pressing global food challenges we'll face by 2050, driven by population growth and climate ... Show More
11m 22s
Oct 2023
Less Waste, More Taste | Food Waste Tips
We throw away over 66 million tons of food in the U.S. every year. So we’re sharing ways to reduce food waste, including what the dates on products really mean, what to do with food scraps and why labels could be your new best friend.
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4m 37s