Food For Thought

Technology is drastically transforming food production and the way food is viewed and consumed is no longer the same. There are a vast number of benefits that comes with this evolution but is everyone ready to adapt to this new way and what impact will these changes have on the business, and ethics, of eating? This week’s Food For Thought sees Dr Stuart Farrimond and I explore what the future of food holds for us and the changes we’ll need to make to support a healthy lifestyle and planet. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com and Instagram.com/Rhitrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The foods that we eat shape our thoughts, actions, emotions and behaviour. Even unknowingly we use food to soothe our moods and clear our heads. There is still such prevalence placed on the way we look rather than our mental health so let’s continue to keep shifting the importance to how we think and feel. This week’s Food For Thought sees Research Fellow and Dietitian Dr Wolfgang Marx and I discuss how much of an impact our diet and lifestyle can have on our brain and what we can all do to boost our brainpower. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com and Instagram.com/Rhitrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exercise for so long has been associated with aesthetics, but finally this perception is changing. Our mental health is incredibly important, and exercise can have a hugely positive influence on this. It might be a struggle to muster up the energy to do a workout, but trust me the benefits will be well worth it. This week’s Food For Thought sees clinical-academic physiotherapist Brendon Stubbs and I explore the many benefits exercise can have on our mental health and reinforce the importance it has on our wellbeing. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com and Instagram.com/Rhitrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The colder and darker months can be a struggle so maintaining our health and immunity is key. It may seem like some habits are tough to maintain yet it is important to know your wellness doesn’t have to suffer for it. This week’s Food For Thought sees Dr Zoe Williams and I explore what we can do to help enhance our wellness and support our immunity over the winter months, keeping us happy, productive and healthy. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com and Instagram.com/Rhitrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We live in a culture with definitions of what beauty is and societal ‘norms’ of shape and size. But, we need to break away from this, each of us are unique and this should be embraced. Too often pressure and expectations lead to unhealthy relationships with ourselves and obsessive behaviour. This week’s Food For Thought sees Em Clarkson and I discuss the implications of scrutinising our body, both mentally and physically and how we can reframe our approach, leading to a healthier relationship we can have with our bodies. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com and Instagram.com/Rhitrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Through my experience in the Rhitrition clinic I have come to learn just how widespread pseudoscience is. But I’m betting on the opposite approach: cold hard facts - my ethos is simply to embrace a healthy way of living through the food we enjoy and the life we lead. This week’s Food For Thought we’re doing things a little differently. Health journalist Jenny Francis is interviewing me all things nutrition and exploring the latest evidence-based advice from my book, The Science Of Nutrition. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com, Instagram.com/Rhitrition and https://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Nutrition-Debunk-Health-Happiness/dp/0241506468 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genes have a crucial role in how we look and feel. But, is what we are born with fixed or is there some room to change our DNA through our behaviour and environment? This week’s Food For Thought sees registered dietitian Rachel Clarkson and I delve into DNA, the importance of all being unique and how we can harness it to be the best version of ourself. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com and Instagram.com/Rhitrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More of us are going flexitarian, so you won’t be alone if you’ve questioned what you eat. I’m not just referring to individual items but to food groups, this particularly goes to fish and if you’rethinking is it friend or foe. This week’s Food For Thought sees registered dietitian Tai Ibitoye and I explore the nutritional benefits of fish, it’s role in our diet and what we need to be mindful of. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com and Instagram.com/Rhitrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once a taboo subject, sexual health is something we’re learning to talk about more openly. But despite increased awareness around sexual health it can still be neglected for all sorts of reasons.Rather than worrying unnecessarily or following unfounded advice let’s open up the conversation even further to support our sexual health as well as our partners. This week’s Food For Thought sees Dr Doireann O’Leary and I discuss what sexual health encompasses, the myths surrounding it and how we can look after ours. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com and Instagram.com/Rhitrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caffeine has firmly cemented its place in many of our lives on a daily or even hourly basis. For many this signals the start of a new day and gives us that much needed energy boost.But should we be this reliant on caffeine and do the pros outweigh the cons? This week’s Food For Thought sees Maeve Hanan and I uncover whether we should be consuming caffeine or not and what the attributes of it truly are. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com and Instagram.com/Rhitrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.