Food For Thought

Adding, not eliminating food is key to a healthy diet, but concerningly more and more people are opting to cut out food groups often for weight or aesthetic goals. The reality however can be the opposite of your desires and lead to more serious consequences. This week’s Food For Thought deep dives into the endless benefits that food groups can have and urges us to understand why no food items shou...

We all know the endless benefits that exercise can have us on us physically and mentally but how we train, and fuel can make all the difference. This week’s Food For Thought covers all the essentials, from how you can perfect and elevate your workouts, aiding your performance through food, myth-bust fitness enhancers and how to even support your goals on rest days. Plus for more information, visit...

There are endless supplements to take, many of which are questionable but knowing what to take and in the right doses is understandably a hard task. The debate goes on as to whether we need to supplement but the evidence shows that it can be imperative. This week’s Food For Thought details all the dos and don’ts for supplementing, what to watch out for and unearth if it’s really needed for optimum...

The conversation about calories is constant, for one reason or another they are hitting the headlines the latest being the introduction of them listed on menus. Calories have been made into a complex and never-ending conversation, yet the facts are very simple. This week’s Food For Thought shares all the facts that you need to know about calories and highlights many of the misconceptions that we’r...

In a society where we are still so strongly influenced by diet culture it’s no wonder that people are trying to come up with alternative weight loss solutions. But is there a way that we can do this by adjusting the way we think about food and what we eat? This week’s Food For Thought sees Dr Susan Peirce Thompson and I discuss how you can reframe your approach to eating and understand how our min...

Food in its natural form has been replaced by snacks and ready meals, many of which are perfectly balanced with sugar and fat, offering little nutritional value but designed to be exceptionally moreish. It’s no surprise then that in the UK we are now at a point where over half the food we buy is ultra-processed. This week’s Food For Thought sees registered nutritionist Jenny Rosborough and I explo...

We can’t always rely on the externals for their dependable highs and so with this we have to look internally to what we can do for ourselves. But, while goal setting and striving to be the our very best can be useful we also need to learn to strive for a state of tranquillity to reach true happiness. This week’s Food For Thought sees positive psychology lecturer & New York Times Bestselling au...

To support your health, we need to consider macro and micronutrient consumption so you can reach your optimal wellbeing. But to what extend do we need to concentrate on these to thrive or is there a point when it can be detrimental to our health? This week’s Food For Thought sees Performance Nutritionist Daniel Davey and I delve into what macronutrients and micronutrients are and the importance th...

The supplements industry is booming, but in a sector that can even be confusing to health professionals, understanding what we should and shouldn’t be taking is becoming more complex than ever before. This week’s Food For Thought sees registered dietitian Sophie Medlin and I delve into which supplements are worthwhile and breakdown the pseudoscience surrounding so many of the others that you reall...

The research into the gut microbiome and its relationship with our health is a relatively new and yet to be discovered area. From the evidence we have just how much of our wellbeing relies on us having a healthy gut and optimal food choices? This week’s Food for thought sees, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and best-selling author, Tim Spector and I delve deeper into the gut microbiome and how t...

Technology is drastically transforming food production and the way food is viewed and consumed is no longer the same. There are a vast number of benefits that comes with this evolution but is everyone ready to adapt to this new way and what impact will these changes have on the business, and ethics, of eating? This week’s Food For Thought sees Dr Stuart Farrimond and I explore what the future of f...

The foods that we eat shape our thoughts, actions, emotions and behaviour. Even unknowingly we use food to soothe our moods and clear our heads. There is still such prevalence placed on the way we look rather than our mental health so let’s continue to keep shifting the importance to how we think and feel. This week’s Food For Thought sees Research Fellow and Dietitian Dr Wolfgang Marx and I discu...

Exercise for so long has been associated with aesthetics, but finally this perception is changing. Our mental health is incredibly important, and exercise can have a hugely positive influence on this. It might be a struggle to muster up the energy to do a workout, but trust me the benefits will be well worth it. This week’s Food For Thought sees clinical-academic physiotherapist Brendon Stubbs and...

The colder and darker months can be a struggle so maintaining our health and immunity is key. It may seem like some habits are tough to maintain yet it is important to know your wellness doesn’t have to suffer for it. This week’s Food For Thought sees Dr Zoe Williams and I explore what we can do to help enhance our wellness and support our immunity over the winter months, keeping us happy, product...

We live in a culture with definitions of what beauty is and societal ‘norms’ of shape and size. But, we need to break away from this, each of us are unique and this should be embraced. Too often pressure and expectations lead to unhealthy relationships with ourselves and obsessive behaviour. This week’s Food For Thought sees Em Clarkson and I discuss the implications of scrutinising our body, both...

Through my experience in the Rhitrition clinic I have come to learn just how widespread pseudoscience is. But I’m betting on the opposite approach: cold hard facts - my ethos is simply to embrace a healthy way of living through the food we enjoy and the life we lead. This week’s Food For Thought we’re doing things a little differently. Health journalist Jenny Francis is interviewing me all things...

Genes have a crucial role in how we look and feel. But, is what we are born with fixed or is there some room to change our DNA through our behaviour and environment? This week’s Food For Thought sees registered dietitian Rachel Clarkson and I delve into DNA, the importance of all being unique and how we can harness it to be the best version of ourself. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrit...

More of us are going flexitarian, so you won’t be alone if you’ve questioned what you eat. I’m not just referring to individual items but to food groups, this particularly goes to fish and if you’re thinking is it friend or foe. This week’s Food For Thought sees registered dietitian Tai Ibitoye and I explore the nutritional benefits of fish, it’s role in our diet and what we need to be mindful of....

Once a taboo subject, sexual health is something we’re learning to talk about more openly. But despite increased awareness around sexual health it can still be neglected for all sorts of reasons. Rather than worrying unnecessarily or following unfounded advice let’s open up the conversation even further to support our sexual health as well as our partners. This week’s Food For Thought sees Dr Doir...

Caffeine has firmly cemented its place in many of our lives on a daily or even hourly basis. For many this signals the start of a new day and gives us that much needed energy boost. But should we be this reliant on caffeine and do the pros outweigh the cons? This week’s Food For Thought sees Maeve Hanan and I uncover whether we should be consuming caffeine or not and what the attributes of it trul...

It's hard to believe there was ever a time when diet books didn't exist, when home-cooked meals were the norm not the exception, and when people intuitively ate what was good for them. With the plethora of information available today about food, diet and nutrition, we should all be healthier than ever, but instead we're just more confused about what to eat or not to eat! This week’s Food For Thoug...

No matter where you’re from or what you do, I think everyone loves music. It can influence the way we think, feel and behave like few other things in life. This week’s Food For Thought sees tenor and actor Alfie Boe and I explore the incredible power music can have on us. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com and Instagram.com/Rhitrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Struggling to stick to a routine and find your mojo? Well, you’re not alone but there are endless options available to us that we can utilise to inspire ourselves to hit our exercise goals and to keep us accountable, elevating our fitness alongside supporting our mood and overall health. This week’s Food For Thought see personal trainer Bradley Simmonds and I discuss how we can get the most out of...

The relationship we have with food can be complex and, in many cases, much more so than you realise. I really do believe food should be seen as a source of enjoyment and nourishment but the truth is - it’s really not that simple. This week’s Food For Thought sees one of Rhitrition’s very own Registered Dietitians Sarah Elder and I delve into the complexities of disordered eating and how to improve...

The environmental, health and ethical benefits of eating plant-based are beyond doubt but all too many still feel a bit intimidated by the idea. This week’s Food For Thought see Dr Gemma Newman and I discuss where to start and all the advice you need to make the transition without issue. For more information, visit Rhitrition.com and Instagram.com/Rhitrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...