The Wellness Scoop

Can you actually do anything to avoid the endless stream of winter coughs and colds? Why do so many of us wake up at 2 or 3am and struggle to get back to sleep? And when is resting actually better for you than pushing through another workout? This week, we answer your questions on navigating cold and flu season, from vitamin D and probiotics to honey and what’s actually worth keeping in the medicine cupboard. We also unpack those frustrating middle-of-the-night wake-ups, whether they could be linked to perimenopause and what can genuinely help. Plus, how to eat, sleep and exercise around night shifts, how to recognise chronic stress and why sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is give yourself permission to rest. Order your bottle of Serene by Sophie HERE Author recommendations: Annabel Monaghan Carley Fortune Abby Jimenez Cara Bastone B.K. Borison Ali Hazelwood Cookbook recs: Vegan Japaneasy by Tim Anderson Big Vegan Flavour by Nisha Vora he Way 30-day trail: https://www.thewayapp.com/wellnessscoop Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ For more from Rhi and Ella:  Order your copy of Ella's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order your copy of Rhi's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fibre Formula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pre-order your copy of Rhiannon's brand-new cook book for kids: ⁠⁠'Ready, Set, Cook!' ⁠ Sign up to Rhitrition+ HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are smoothies actually as healthy as we think? This week, we’re clearing up the confusion around blending fruit, what happens to the fibre and how smoothies compare with eating whole fruit. We also look at whether organic processed meat is any better, share easy ways to make tofu genuinely delicious and tackle the eternal workday question: what can I actually take for lunch? Plus, does batch cooking reduce the nutrients in your vegetables, and is a quick stir-fry really better than a slow-cooked stew? Please sign and share the petition to stop Krill farming for supplements: http://act.our-antarctica.com/ Ella’s recipe: Mushroom and coconut Noodle bowls  4 tablespoons olive oil 1 × block of firm tofu (about 300g), drained and cut into bite-sized pieces 3 shallots, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, grated or crushed Small chunk of ginger (about 15g/2cm), peeled and grated 200g mixed mushrooms (use shiitake mushrooms if you can find them), sliced 3 tablespoons brown rice miso paste 1 × 400ml tin of coconut milk 500ml hot vegetable stock 2 servings of udon noodles (about 50g per person) 3 large handfuls of baby spinach (about 150g) Grated zest and juice of 1–2 limes Sea salt and black pepper Warm 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large frying pan set over a medium–high heat. Add the tofu and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2 minutes or so, until crisp and golden all over. Remove from the pan and set aside on some kitchen paper. While the tofu is cooking, set a large saucepan or wok over a medium–high heat and add the remaining oil. Add the shallots, garlic, ginger and mushrooms and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until softened and fragrant. Next, whisk in the miso, coconut milk and vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Add the noodles, cover with a lid and cook for 8–10 minutes or until the noodles are just cooked. Stir through the spinach and tofu, then divide the between bowls, add the lime juice and scatter over the zest Enjoy! Get your copy of Rhi's book on how to build a lunch box, HERE The Way 30-day trail: https://www.thewayapp.com/wellnessscoop Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ For more from Rhi and Ella:  Order your copy of Ella's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order your copy of Rhi's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fibre Formula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pre-order your copy of Rhiannon's brand-new cook book for kids: ⁠⁠'Ready, Set, Cook!' ⁠ Sign up to Rhitrition+ HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can you eat too much healthy food? This week, we’re talking portion control, hunger and why a huge plate of vegetables might not actually leave you satisfied. We also unpack the myths around tofu and oestrogen — what phytoestrogens actually are and whether soy really affects your hormones. Plus, we look at the rise of steak, liver and bone marrow for babies, bowel cancer anxiety and childhood diets, and how to increase fibre when you have IBS. The Way 30-day trail: https://www.thewayapp.com/wellnessscoop Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Pre-order your copy of Rhiannon's brand-new cook book for kids: ⁠'Ready, Set, Cook!' ⁠ For more from Rhi and Ella:  Order your copy of Ella's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order your copy of Rhi's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fibre Formula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to Rhitrition+ and join Beat The Bloat HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can we undo the effects of an unhealthy childhood diet? What's the best way to increase iron levels, particularly during pregnancy? And are fibre powders and resistant starch really worth the hype? This week, we discuss the powerful relationship between stress, nutrition and hormone health, explore the growing fascination with fibre supplements and resistant starch, and ask whether it's ever too late to change the way we eat. Plus, we answer your questions on perfectionism, introversion and the pressure to get everything right as parents. Margaret’s healthy bites -  Rough recipes are below: Chocolate Chip Cookie (Chickpea base) -1 tin chickpeas -1/3 cup nut butter -1/3 cup oat flour -1/4 cup maple syrup -2 teaspoons vanilla extract -chocolate chips Brownie (black bean base) -1 tin black beans -1/3 cup nut butter -1/3 cup maple syrup -1/4 cup cocoa powder -1 tsp vanilla -chocolate chips The Way 30-day trail: https://www.thewayapp.com/wellnessscoop Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Pre-order your copy of Rhiannon's brand-new cook book for kids: ⁠'Ready, Set, Cook!' ⁠ For more from Rhi and Ella:  Order your copy of Ella's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order your copy of Rhi's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fibre Formula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to Rhitrition+ and join Beat The Bloat HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should we all be taking magnesium? What does a healthy gut actually look like? And what makes the perfect afternoon snack? This week, we unpack the evidence behind magnesium supplements, explore the surprising reasons appetite can disappear during stressful periods of life and answer your questions on bloating, electrolytes and gut transit time. We also discuss satisfying snacks, the truth about soya milk and whether we're paying enough attention to our digestive health. Plus, we have a new television recommendation to add to your watch list. The Way 30-day trail: https://www.thewayapp.com/wellnessscoop Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Pre-order your copy of Rhiannon's brand-new cook book for kids: ⁠'Ready, Set, Cook!' ⁠ For more from Rhi and Ella:  Order your copy of Ella's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order your copy of Rhi's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fibre Formula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to Rhitrition+ and join Beat The Bloat HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can stress and grief affect our digestion? Could creatine help protect our brains as we age? And when should we embrace healthy shortcuts instead of trying to do everything ourselves?This week, we explore the fascinating connection between stress and the body, discuss how appetite and digestion can change during difficult periods of life, and unpack the growing interest in creatine and brain health. Plus, we answer your questions on CoQ10, discuss intimate probiotics and share a brilliant recommendation for anyone looking to cook with more plants. The Way 30-day trail: https://www.thewayapp.com/wellnessscoop Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Pre-order your copy of Rhiannon's brand-new cook book for kids: ⁠'Ready, Set, Cook!' ⁠ For more from Rhi and Ella:  Order your copy of Ella's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order your copy of Rhi's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fibre Formula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to Rhitrition+ and join Beat The Bloat HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can a fibre drink really help you hit your daily target? Are frozen vegetables just as healthy as fresh? And do you actually need to grind flaxseeds to get the benefits? In this listener Q&A, we answer your biggest nutrition questions—from fibre-enhanced drinks and freeze-dried fruit to frozen vegetables, chia and flaxseeds, and healthy homemade swaps for nostalgic favourites. Expect practical, evidence-based advice to help you build a healthier diet without overcomplicating it. For your 30-day free trial of The Way: https://www.thewayapp.com/wellnessscoop Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ For more from Rhi and Ella:  Order your copy of Ella's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order your copy of Rhi's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fibre Formula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to ⁠Rhitrition+⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can a trending diet really improve your hormones? Do you need to eat fruit before a meal to reduce inflammation? And are gut tests for children worth the money? This week, we unpack the science behind one of social media's biggest diet trends, answer your questions on kiwis, Brazil nuts and hemp seeds, explore gut testing for eczema, discuss fibre timing and beetroot juice for blood pressure, and separate nutrition myths from genuinely useful advice. For more on today's contributors: Get you copy of Catherine Rabess's book, The 30 Plan Order Dr. Zoe Williams' book, You Grow Girl! For your 30-day free trial of The Way: https://www.thewayapp.com/wellnessscoop Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ For more from Rhi and Ella:  Order your copy of Ella's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order your copy of Rhi's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fibre Formula⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to ⁠Rhitrition+⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices