Good Health by Good Food

The menopause is something many people will experience, but it’s often misunderstood, under-discussed, and surrounded by confusion. In this episode of Good Health by Good Food, Dr. Alex George and GP Dr. Chintal Patel break down what the menopause actually is, what’s happening in the body, and when it can begin. They explore the wide range of symptoms people may experience, and how to recognise wh...

Mood is something we live with every day, a cornerstone of being human, yet it’s often reduced to overly simple advice and soundbite cliches. In this episode of Good Health by Good Food, Dr. Alex George and Dr. Chintal Patel explore what really affects our mood, and why it matters for our overall health. They unpack some of the most common myths, from the idea that you should “just think positivel...

In this episode of Good Health by Good Food, Dr Alex George and GP Dr Chintal Patel explore one of the most fundamental pillars of health, our sleep. They unpack why sleep matters so much, what’s really happening in your body while you rest, and why so many of us struggle to get enough of it. From viral discourse like the “5am club” to the myth of surviving on minimal sleep, they get to the bottom...

In this episode of Good Health by Good Food, Dr Alex George and GP Dr Chintal Patel take a closer look at supplements asking the big question: could taking them actually be bad for us? With more people than ever turning to vitamins, minerals and powders, they cut through the noise to explore what supplements really do, who might benefit from them, and where things can go wrong. From vitamin D and...

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere, from protein bars and supermarket staples to viral “healthy” snacks all over social media. But are they really as bad as headlines suggest? In this episode of Good Health by Good Food, Dr. Alex George and Dr. Chintal Patel unpack one of the most debated topics in nutrition. They explore what ultra-processed foods are, why they’ve become so controversial, and w...

Join two doctors on a mission to make health advice clearer, calmer and genuinely useful. In the GoodHealth by Good Food podcast, former A&E doctor turned mental health campaigner Dr Alex Georgeteams up with NHS GP with an interest in nutrition Dr Chintal Patel to answer the questions we all have about everyday health. Across the series, they unpack the big topics that dominate modern wellbeing. F...