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The Wellness Scoop
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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.
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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Fruit Sugar, Plant Diversity & When Healthy Tracking Turns Unhealthy
4d ago00:38:12Tap to summarizeThis 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 around food in the past. We also discuss sausages, healthier swaps, whether chia seeds really need soaking, how to build plant diversity while batch cooking, and whether you can still thrive nutritionally if you don’t enjoy fruit. Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to hello@wellness-scoop.com Recommendations: Garden inspo from Shirley Kemp Ella recommends giant cous-cous Listener Jenny recommends Sarah Ockwell-Smith's new book 'How To Raise a Gentle Man' 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+ Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code Scoop at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/scoop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Natural Ozempic, Peptide Clinics & What’s Really Driving Hunger
1w ago01:05:27Tap to summarizeThis 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, and the idea of “food-mind fluency.” We also break down the controversy around plant milks and children’s health, exploring the nutritional differences between dairy and plant based alternatives, plus the environmental trade offs. Plus, could aspirin really help prevent cancer? We look at the remarkable new research linking the common painkiller to reduced colorectal cancer risk and why some countries are already changing guidance for high risk groups. In What’s Trending in Wellness, we investigate the rise of peptides, NAD+ and injectable wellness therapies, before asking whether “natural Ozempic” is actually possible or just another oversimplified social media trend. Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to hello@wellness-scoop.com 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+ Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code Scoop at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/scoop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Burnout, Partner Diet Drama & The Smoothie Myth
2w ago00:50:42Tap to summarizeThis 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 stress habits like chewing gum can be so hard to shift. We also unpack the banana and berry smoothie myth, share simple ways to support insulin resistance, and explore what actually helps when recovering from burnout, plus whether ginger shots are worth it. Recommendations: The Morning Show on Apple TV Warm salads in summer Meditating with music. Rhi recommends Howard Shore and John Barry. From listener Bryony: 1-2-3 Pancakes - 1 banana (mashed), 2 eggs, 3 tablespoons oats. Super easy, mixed together and fried. Listener Kate says, 'don't pull up dandelions' as they provide food for insects and keep our environment healthy. She adds: 'We need to retrain our brains to see wild flowers as valuable plants, not weeds!' Ella's book recommendation: 'Consider Yourself Kissed' by Jessica Stanley 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+ Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code Scoop at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/scoop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Britain’s Health SOS, Stress & The Cortisol Craze
2w ago00:54:02Tap to summarizeThis 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 countries like France and Japan are approaching nutrition in a completely different way, before diving into what’s really driving the UK’s decline, from diet to wider lifestyle patterns. We also break down the new “smoke-free generation” bill, rising costs for vaping, and what prevention actually looks like in practice. And finally, we explore the cortisol conversation taking over social media, and what genuinely helps when it comes to managing stress in a realistic, sustainable way. Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to hello@wellness-scoop.com 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+ Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code Scoop at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/scoop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Food Noise, Breaking the Craving Cycle & 2-Minute Habits
3w ago00:37:17Tap to summarizeThis 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 break down what’s really driving cravings for ultra-processed foods and how to gently step out of that cycle, explore how to approach emotional eating with more compassion and structure, and look at what a realistic, holistic approach to wellness actually looks like when you’re balancing work, family and everything else. We also unpack what truly supports skin health beyond expensive routines, how to use food to support joint health and reduce inflammation, and share simple ways to bring more flavour and variety into everyday meals. Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to hello@wellness-scoop.com Recommendations: At Home With The Furys on Netflix Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Walnuts in sourdough and Citizens of Soil subscription (from listener Sasha) The British Quinoa Company (courtesy of listener Bridget) The Way meditation app Find out more on Rhi and Ella: Check out Dr. Thivi's book, SkinFood: Your 4-Step Solution to Healthy, Happy Skin 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+ Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code Scoop at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/scoop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →When to Exercise, Gut Health Clues & The Cost of “Perfect”
3w ago00:57:06Tap to summarizeThis week on The Wellness Scoop, we explore some of the most thought-provoking shifts in health right now, from how timing your workouts could impact your heart, to what your gut might reveal about disease risk years before symptoms begin, and the growing pressure around appearance in the age of social media. We break down new research on chronotypes and why aligning exercise with your body clock may improve key markers of health, before diving into emerging science linking the gut microbiome to early signs of Parkinson’s disease. We also revisit the darker side of “looksmaxxing,” with rising concerns around steroid use and the long-term health risks tied to the pursuit of a certain physique. Plus, we explore the rise of low-light evening rituals designed to help us properly switch off, and the snack tin trend, a simple but telling shift towards more flexible, varied and enjoyable ways of eating. Are you a lark or an owl? Find out HERE Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to hello@wellness-scoop.com Recommendations: Order your copy of Ella's new book: Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives Pre-order your copy of Rhi's upcoming book: The Fibre Formula Sign up to the wait list for Rhitrition+ Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code Scoop at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/scoop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Building Muscle, Protein vs Fibre & The Supplement Trap
4w ago00:32:20Tap to summarizeThis week on The Wellness Scoop, we answer your questions on some of the most common and confusing nutrition topics, from how much protein you actually need to build muscle to whether everyday foods like flaxseeds are as straightforward as they seem. We break down the protein conversation and how to balance it with fibre without overdoing it, explore whether protein powders are worth it, unpack the confusion around toddler snacks and Greek vs Greek-style yoghurt, look at the safety and benefits of flaxseeds, question iodine and seaweed supplement trends, and share simple, realistic ways to support your gut during and after antibiotics. Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to hello@wellness-scoop.com Recommendations: Order your copy of Ella's new book: Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives Pre-order your copy of Rhi's upcoming book: The Fibre Formula Sign up to the wait list for Rhitrition+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →The Protein Divide, The Optimism Effect & Britain’s Favourite Veg
4w ago00:51:04Tap to summarizeThis week on The Wellness Scoop, we unpack some of the biggest conversations shaping how we think about health right now, from what we should actually be eating for heart health to the growing evidence that mindset plays a measurable role in physical wellbeing. We break down the clash between new US dietary guidelines and heart health advice, exploring the debate around plant vs animal protein, red meat and saturated fats. We also dive into the science of optimism and why a more positive outlook is linked to better cardiovascular health, sleep and immunity. Plus, we look at Britain’s favourite vegetables and what they’re really doing for your health, before finishing with the rising trend of cosmeticorexia and what it reveals about our relationship with appearance. Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to hello@wellness-scoop.com Recommendations: Order your copy of Ella's new book: Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives Pre-order your copy of Rhi's upcoming book: The Fibre Formula Sign up to the wait list for Rhitrition+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →How to Beat the Afternoon Slump, Breakfast Myths & Food Pairing
Apr 2300:40:23Tap to summarizeThis week on The Wellness Scoop, we answer your questions on some of the most common and confusing everyday health habits, from that mid-afternoon energy crash to whether cold breakfasts really slow your metabolism. We break down why the 2 to 3pm slump happens and how to manage it, unpack viral nutrition myths around hot versus cold breakfasts and food pairing, explore whether nutritional yeast is a reliable source of B12, look at what actually feeds your gut microbiome, and share simple, realistic ways to eat well when you’re unwell. Recommendations: Order your copy of Ella's new book: Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives Pre-order your copy of Rhi's upcoming book: The Fibre Formula Sign up to the wait list for Rhitrition+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Best Foods for Brain & Gut Health + The Social Media Reckoning
Apr 2000:52:21Tap to summarizeThis week on The Wellness Scoop, we explore what’s shaping our health from both a biological and cultural perspective, from the foods that support our brain and gut to the systems influencing how we think, feel and behave every day. We revisit our conversation on screen time with new data showing just how fast modern children’s content has become, look at shifting attitudes towards social media as trust and engagement decline, and unpack emerging research suggesting microplastics may have been overestimated in some cases. We then dive into the science behind the MIND diet and its link to slower brain ageing and reduced dementia risk, alongside a practical breakdown of the best foods to support your gut and the ones to limit. Finally, we explore a landmark trial holding Meta and Google accountable for mental health harm, and what this could mean for the future of social media. Recommendations: Order your copy of Ella's new book: Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives Pre-order your copy of Rhi's upcoming book: The Fibre Formula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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