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• Beat Winter Blues, Multi-Vitamins & Daily(ish) Wins

  This week we’re diving into everything you need to feel a little brighter and more grounded through the winter months, from simple ways to lift your mood to the truth about frozen food and how to choose a multivitamin that actually meets your needs without the huge price tag. We break down the biggest nutrition myths, explore why frozen produce often rivals fresh, unpack global food labelling systems, and share the small daily(ish) habits that make consistency feel easier and more sustainable. Plus, practical family-friendly meal planning ideas, winter wellbeing rituals and the listener questions you’ve asked us most. Get Dr David Hamilton's book, 'The Joy of Actually Giving a F*ck' Recommendations: The Advent of Change Calendar Caroline Flack documentary on Disney+ Victoria Beckham on the Call Her Daddy podcast And from our amazing listeners: Georgia: Sainsbury's Taste the Difference dark chocolate - delicious, single origin and made from three ingredients Amy: Bank the Food app - discover which items food banks in your area are most in need of Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• ‘Natural’ Ozempic, Bean Power & How to Beat Headaches

  This week we’re unpacking the stories that could genuinely shift your everyday health. We look at the three simple habits proven to stop morning headaches, from caffeine timing to sleep rhythms and jaw tension. We also dig into the new “natural Ozempic” capsule making headlines, explaining how it actually works in the gut, how it compares to GLP-1 injections and what the early research really shows. Plus, we explore the nationwide Bang in Some Beans campaign aiming to double the UK’s bean intake by 2028, why supermarkets are backing it and what the science says about beans for heart health, gut health and long-term disease risk. It’s a practical, evidence-led episode filled with useful takeaways you can put into your week straight away. 🎄 Order your signed, personalised copy of Quick Wins – add a Christmas message when you pre-order here: ⁠https://coles-books.co.uk/quick-wins-by-ella-mills-signed-edition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Should We Count Calories? Pesticides & Tips for Winter

  This week we’re diving into your biggest wellness questions, from whether calorie counting really works to how concerned we should be about pesticides in oats and hummus. We explore where the idea of calorie counting came from, why it became so popular, and what modern science actually says about energy, metabolism and nourishment. We also unpack the facts on glyphosates, what they are, where they show up, and how to reduce exposure without cutting out healthy foods like oats and chickpeas. Plus, we share easy ways to hit 30 plants a week, the truth about canned beans, and whether pickled vegetables count as fermented. Finally, we share your brilliant winter wellbeing tips, from romanticising the darker months to making candlelit yoga and nourishing soups part of your routine. Hear more from Giles on calories in our ‘Why Calories Don’t Count’ episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• The 75p Health Trick, Vagina Lollipops & Gut Secrets

  This week we’re diving into the biggest wellness stories making headlines, from Kourtney Kardashian’s viral Lemmelaunches (yes, vagina lollipops and colostrum gummies) to new research suggesting our gut microbes might influence our personalities. We unpack the science behind these trends, separate fact from fiction, and explore what’s really worth paying attention to. We also discuss Rhiannon’s feature on the Mediterranean diet, including her simple 75p trick for boosting fibre and gut health, and look at new research showing that walking just 3,000 steps a day could slow Alzheimer’s progression by up to seven years. 🎄 Order your signed, personalised copy of Quick Wins – add a Christmas message when you pre-order here: https://coles-books.co.uk/quick-wins-by-ella-mills-signed-edition Sign the petition on fireworks to help wildlife at this time of year: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732559 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Hormones, Healthy Skin and the Truth About Oats

  In this Extra Scoop we’re tackling your brilliant listener questions, from why your period might stop after restrictive eating to what’s really going on with phytic acid in oats and whether you should worry about skincare ingredients like BHT and phenoxyethanol. Rhi shares her clinical insight into hypothalamic amenorrhoea, how to restore hormonal balance and why food freedom is key to recovery. We unpack the truth about “anti-nutrients” and why your homemade muesli is still a gut-friendly win, plus practical guidance on eating for each phase of your menstrual cycle. It’s a real-world, science-meets-sanity episode on how to care for your body, inside and out. Find out more about our brilliant contributors to today's episode: Sarah Elder, part of the Rhitrition team Dr Anjali Mahto Get you copy of Dr. Thivi's book: Skinfood - Your 4-step solution to healthy, happy skin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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