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The Wellness Scoop

The Wellness Scoop

300 episodes

Welcome to The Wellness Scoop! Join Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella, and Registered Nutritionist and founder of Rhitrition, Rhiannon Lambert every Monday and Thursday for your weekly health inspiration.

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Each episode delivers the latest wellness news, expert advice, and personal recommendations from Ella and Rhiannon—simple swaps, easy ideas, and realistic tips to help you live healthier, no matter how busy life gets.

Tune in to start your week feeling informed, inspired, and armed with tools to build a healthier, happier life!

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  1. Could Loneliness Cost You 6 Healthy Years? The Beauty of Boredom & Heart Health Hacks

    · 1 h 10 min

    Could loneliness really affect how many healthy years we live? Could letting our minds wander actually be good for our brains? And can tiny bursts of movement throughout the day make a meaningful difference to our…

  2. Can You Break a 10-Year Habit? The Protein & Weight Loss Link & Dark Chocolate

    · 52 min

    How do you actually break a habit that’s been part of your life for a decade? Does eating more protein really help with weight loss? And should you worry about eating dark chocolate before bed? This week, we answer…

  3. Beat the Afternoon Slump, Sleep Better & Why Every Minute of Exercise Counts

    · 54 min

    Why do so many of us hit an energy slump around 3pm? Could what you eat during the day help you sleep better that night? And when it comes to exercise, does every minute really count? This week, we unpack new research…

  4. Can You Avoid Winter Bugs? Stop the 3am Wake-Ups & Know When to Rest

    · 47 min

    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…

  5. Feeling Frazzled? How to Avoid Burnout, GLP-1s & Eating Together

    · 57 min

    Feeling frazzled, overworked or like you’re running on empty? How are GLP-1 drugs changing not just our health, but the way we eat and shop? And could simply eating with someone you love actually be better for your…

  6. Are Smoothies Really Healthy? Processed Meat Risks & Lunchbox Upgrades

    · 42 min

    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…

  7. The Trick to Rewire Your Brain, Journaling, Packed Lunch Upgrades & Omega-3 Scandals

    · 57 min

    Can writing actually rewire your brain and make you more resilient? Is journaling woo woo? We dig into the science of expressive writing, plus why the mackerel in your supermarket might not be what you think and what…

  8. Can You Eat Too Much Healthy Food? Tofu Myths & Portion Control

    · 42 min

    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…

  9. Should You Bin Your Supplements? How to Supercharge Your Gut & Are Sweeteners Safe?

    · 57 min

    Should you really be taking vitamin D, magnesium, collagen and the rest, or are we wasting our money on supplements? We unpack the latest debate and why the NHS is warning against taking health advice from wellness…

  10. Can You Reverse an Unhealthy Childhood? Iron 101 & Fibre Myths

    · 38 min

    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…

  11. Should You Eat Differently With Age? The Additives Ban & School Food Shake-Up

    · 1 h 05 min

    Should the way we eat change as we get older? This week, we look at the foods and nutrients that become increasingly important through our thirties, forties, fifties and sixties, from fibre and protein to supporting…

  12. Should We All Be Taking Magnesium, Gut Health Tips & The Perfect Snack

    · 50 min

    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…

  13. Beat the 3pm Slump, Survive a Bad Night’s Sleep & The Low-Down on Lie-Ins

    · 54 min

    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…

  14. Can Stress Affect Digestion? Creatine & Healthy Shortcuts

    · 52 min

    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…

  15. Can Inflammation Affect Your Mood? Healthy Ageing & The ‘Ferritin Face’ Trend

    · 53 min

    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,…

  16. Plant Points, Fibre Hacks & Family Food Battles

    · 57 min

    Should you be counting plant points? How can you encourage healthy eating without creating family conflict? And are homemade foods always worth the extra effort?This week, we discuss how to navigate different parenting…

  17. Can Fasting Fight Dementia? Have We Got UPFs Wrong? & Beanmania

    · 53 min

    Could fasting help protect our brains as we age? Have we been too quick to label all ultra-processed foods as unhealthy? And why has Britain suddenly gone completely mad for beans? This week, we unpack fascinating new…

  18. Can You Eat Your Skincare? Berberine & Female Probiotics

    · 59 min

    Can you really eat your way to better skin? Is berberine the natural alternative to GLP-1 medications that social media claims it is? And do intimate probiotics genuinely work?This week, we unpack the science behind…

  19. Could Eating Less Protein Help Us Age Better? Body Image & Burnout

    · 1 h 02 min

    Could eating less protein actually help us to age better? Where is the line between genuine concern and harmful scrutiny when it comes to someone's body? And why are so many of us feeling burnt out by the pressure to…

  20. The Carnivore Diet, Finding Motivation for Healthy Habits & Hydration

    · 43 min

    Why do so many people say they feel better on the carnivore diet? Is coconut water really the hydration hero social media claims it is? And how do we build healthy habits when motivation disappears? This week, we…

  21. Can Sugar Affect Your Brain? How to Build Strong Bones & Poop Shoes

    · 55 min · Explicit

    Could the amount of sugar we eat in early life influence our brain health decades later? What should we really be eating to build stronger bones? And why is social media suddenly obsessed with something called "poop…

  22. Can You Trust Your Hunger? Weight Loss Hype & BBQ Myths

    · 57 min

    Could wellness mushrooms transform your health, or are they simply an expensive trend? Can you really trust your hunger cues after years of dieting and food rules? And should we be worried about what happens when we…

  23. Are Two Meals a Day Enough? Eating Well for Less & Coffee

    · 57 min

    This week, we unpack the growing debate around meal timing and whether constant snacking is really helping our health, explore the latest report on the rising cost of healthy food, and take a look at the evidence…

  24. Should You Really Eat the Rainbow, Blood Type Diets & What Do Smelly Farts Mean?

    · 47 min

    Can your blood type tell you what to eat? Are plant proteins really "incomplete"? And does eating more colourful fruit and veg actually make a difference? This week we're tackling some of the biggest nutrition myths…

  25. Can Vegetables Protect Your Heart? Rethinking Screen Time & AI Wearables

    · 52 min

    Could eating more broccoli or beans in your twenties help protect your heart decades later? Should children under two avoid screens altogether? And are AI-powered wearables about to transform the way women understand…

  26. Fibre Hacks, Healthy Swaps & Fresh vs Frozen

    · 43 min

    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…

  27. Supercharge Your Diet, The Secret to Happiness & Are Ice Baths Over?

    · 55 min

    Could a few simple food pairings help you get more from every meal? Is the secret to happiness actually giving up the pursuit of being extraordinary? And have we got carried away with the ice bath trend? This week, we…

  28. Better Digestion, Diet Trends & Inflammation

    · 48 min

    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…

  29. How to Feel Happier at Work, Age Better & Rethink Protein

    · 54 min

    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?…

  30. Food for Healing, Are Oats Good? & Mindset Shifts

    · 53 min

    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…

  31. Can Foods Boost Weight Loss Hormones? Fruit Juice & Supplement Myths

    · 55 min

    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?…

  32. Hormones, Healthy Mornings & The Truth About Sugar

    · 39 min

    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…

  33. Fixing Brain Rot, The 'Maxxing Obsession & Is Cereal Junk Food?

    · 52 min

    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…

  34. Food Guilt, IV Drips, Matcha Shortages & Healthy Ageing

    · 54 min

    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…

  35. The ’Best’ Five-a-Day, Strength Training & Sleepmaxxing

    · 48 min

    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…

  36. Secrets of the food industry, Plant Protein & Healthy Ice Cream

    · 51 min

    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…

  37. The Rising Cost of Healthy Eating, Beach Body Anxiety & Peak Optimisation

    · 54 min

    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…

  38. Can You Be Healthy and Thin? Hair Loss & Wellness Pressure

    · 37 min

    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…

  39. Weight Gain Warnings, Healthy Ageing & 35 Supplements a Day

    · 53 min

    Could gaining weight in your twenties affect your health decades later? This week, we unpack a major new study linking early adult weight gain with a higher risk of several cancers, and explore what it really means for…

  40. Health Anxiety, Food Scanner Apps & Our Favourite Summer Recipes

    · 35 min

    This week we answer your questions on health anxiety, food scanner apps and the rise of fear-based wellness advice online. We unpack the controversy around food scanning apps and scoring systems, alongside the science…

  41. 10 Hours of Exercise a Week? The Omega-3 Debate & Brain-Boosting Beans

    · 49 min

    This week we unpack the huge headlines around omega-3 supplements and whether fish oils are really as protective for brain health as we once thought. We also explore fascinating new research on exercise and heart…

  42. The Reason Healthy Habits Fail, Food Guilt & Nervous Systems

    · 42 min

    This week we’re unpacking why knowing what’s healthy and actually doing it can feel like two completely different things. From all-or-nothing eating patterns to wellness overwhelm and habit burnout, we explore why…

  43. Anti-Ageing Foods, The Science of Food Preferences & Stacey Face

    · 55 min

    This week we’re discussing whether children’s taste preferences actually begin developing before birth, after a fascinating study found babies exposed to vegetables in the womb appeared more accepting of those flavours…

  44. Are Your “Healthy” Snacks Actually Better for You? Air Fryers & Viral Myths

    · 36 min

    This week we’re unpacking some of the biggest wellness questions and food fears taking over the internet right now. Are lentil crisps actually healthier than standard crisps? Are air fryers really toxic? And is coconut…

  45. 6p Superfoods, 8,241 Steps for Better Health & The Salty Sandwich Debate

    · 45 min

    This week we’re diving into the sandwich headlines taking over the news, after reports that one high street sandwich contains more salt than nearly five McDonald’s cheeseburgers. Rhi gives us the inside story from the…

  46. Fruit Sugar, Plant Diversity & When Healthy Tracking Turns Unhealthy

    · 38 min

    This week we answer some of your most thoughtful questions yet, from whether fruit sugar is actually something we should worry about, to how to approach calorie tracking if you’ve struggled with obsessive thoughts…

  47. Natural Ozempic, Peptide Clinics & What’s Really Driving Hunger

    · 1 h 05 min

    This week we unpack the science of appetite and what really drives us to eat: hunger, stress, habit, reward or simply the food environment around us. We discuss why eating well is far more complex than willpower alone,…

  48. Burnout, Partner Diet Drama & The Smoothie Myth

    · 51 min

    This week’s Q&A covers some of the most relatable health questions. We talk about how to approach a partner’s diet when you’re worried but not being heard, what to prioritise in a teenage pescatarian diet, and why…

  49. Britain’s Health SOS, Stress & The Cortisol Craze

    · 54 min

    This week we unpack a sobering picture of the UK’s health, with new data showing we’re living fewer years in good health and falling behind much of the developed world. We revisit school food standards and how…

  50. Food Noise, Breaking the Craving Cycle & 2-Minute Habits

    · 37 min

    This week on The Wellness Scoop, we answer your questions on some of the most complex and personal areas of health, from food noise and emotional eating to how to build habits that actually fit into real life. We…

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