Alexandra Johnstone

Courtney Peterson, an intermittent fasting researcher from Harvard, Alexandra Johnstone, a nutrition scientist at the University of Aberdeen, and Marianella Herrera, a public health nutrition professor from Venezuela, dive into the breakfast debate. They discuss the health implications of skipping breakfast and the importance of meal timing for metabolism. Cultural breakfast habits are explored alongside the challenges of maintaining nutritious diets amid rising food prices. Listeners are encouraged to rethink breakfast as a crucial part of their health and nutrition.

Professor Alexandra Johnstone, a nutrition scientist from the Rowett Institute, and Professor Lenny Vartanian, an expert on the psychology of eating, delve into practical nutrition tweaks for better health in 2026. They discuss the importance of meal timing and how consistent eating can enhance metabolism. Vartanian reveals that larger portions can lead to significant increases in food intake. Both emphasize the need to boost fibre in our diets for overall brain and gut health, offering actionable tips to improve eating habits.