The Wellness Scoop

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 discuss the powerful relationship between stress, nutrition and hormone health, explore the growing fascination with fibre supplements and resistant starch, and ask whether it's ever too late to change the way we eat. Plus, we answer your questions on perfectionism, introversion and the pressure to get everything right as parents.

Margaret’s healthy bites -

Rough recipes are below:

Chocolate Chip Cookie (Chickpea base)

-1 tin chickpeas

-1/3 cup nut butter

-1/3 cup oat flour

-1/4 cup maple syrup

-2 teaspoons vanilla extract

-chocolate chips

Brownie (black bean base)

-1 tin black beans

-1/3 cup nut butter

-1/3 cup maple syrup

-1/4 cup cocoa powder

-1 tsp vanilla

-chocolate chips

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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 our heart, bones, gut and muscle health.

We also unpack Tesco’s decision to restrict or ban 114 additives from its own-brand foods. Is this another sign that concerns around ultra-processed food have gone mainstream, and does fewer additives necessarily mean healthier food?

Plus, we look at the biggest overhaul of school food in more than a decade, including more vegetables, wholegrains and pulses, and tighter rules around fried foods, sugary puddings and processed meat.

And finally, after our recent conversation about GLP-1s and the pressure to be thin, you got in touch. We share some of your experiences of food noise, body image, postpartum pressure and the complicated feelings these drugs are creating even for people who don't medically need to lose weight.

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Pre-order your copy of Rhiannon's brand-new cook book for kids: ⁠'Ready, Set, Cook!' ⁠

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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

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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 appetite can disappear during stressful periods of life and answer your questions on bloating, electrolytes and gut transit time. We also discuss satisfying snacks, the truth about soya milk and whether we're paying enough attention to our digestive health. Plus, we have a new television recommendation to add to your watch list.

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Pre-order your copy of Rhiannon's brand-new cook book for kids: ⁠'Ready, Set, Cook!' ⁠

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Order your copy of Ella's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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 boost energy as we head into autumn, from spreading protein across the day and eating more fibre to making your carbs work harder. We also unpack fascinating new research on exercise after sleep deprivation and whether catching up on sleep at the weekend could actually be good for your heart. Plus, fibre officially goes mainstream and we dive into the extraordinary world of the “most measured woman in history”, including why her health experiment means she can’t even sleep in the same bed as her boyfriend.

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Pre-order your copy of Rhiannon's brand-new cook book for kids: ⁠'Ready, Set, Cook!' ⁠

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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

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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 fascinating connection between stress and the body, discuss how appetite and digestion can change during difficult periods of life, and unpack the growing interest in creatine and brain health. Plus, we answer your questions on CoQ10, discuss intimate probiotics and share a brilliant recommendation for anyone looking to cook with more plants.

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Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to ⁠⁠hello@wellness-scoop.com⁠⁠

Pre-order your copy of Rhiannon's brand-new cook book for kids: ⁠'Ready, Set, Cook!' ⁠

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

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