The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast
Dr Rupy Aujla
The Doctor's Kitchen is the show about food, medicine, lifestyle and how to improve your health today.Join Dr Rupy and his expert guests as they explore the multiple ways in which diet and lifestyle can help you achieve your healthiest and most fulfilling life.Covering a broad range of subjects such as Nutritional medicine, Mental wellbeing and Mindset, you are sure to learn actionable tips and principles to lead your best life.Join the online community at www.thedoctorskitchen.com to learn moreYour Feedback Matters - we’d love to hear from you! Take our quick survey to share your thoughts about our show - and help shape future episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 21, 2026 • 1h 25min
4 food groups to lower inflammation, support your immune system and help you age well | Dr Jeffrey Bland
Dr Jeffrey Bland, biochemist and pioneer of functional medicine, explores food as information for gene expression, immunity and healthy ageing. He discusses four priorities for the plate: colourful polyphenols, diverse fibre, fermented foods and healthy fats. They also explore whole fish versus fish oil, the power of bitter foods, and how dietary variety supports gut and immune health.
11 snips
Oct 7, 2026 • 1h 15min
How to lower inflammation from morning to evening | Dr Jenna Macciochi
Dr Jenna Macciochi is an immunologist, author, and researcher with over 20 years of experience studying immunity and healthy ageing. She explores why inflammation can protect us yet become harmful, how it affects the gut, skin, mood, and energy, and the roles of food, light, movement, stress, sleep, visceral fat, and meal timing in building a more balanced day.
17 snips
Sep 23, 2026 • 1h 8min
Professor shares 8 foods to lower inflammation and help you age slower | Professor Robert Thomas
Professor Robert Thomas, NHS consultant oncologist and nutritional science professor, explores how chronic inflammation influences ageing and disease. They discuss eight longevity-focused foods, including fermented foods, green tea, turmeric, legumes, olive oil, berries, nuts, and leafy greens. Other topics include grip strength, gut health, probiotics, iodine, exercise, sleep, and stress.
8 snips
Sep 9, 2026 • 1h 21min
Obesity professor explains 5 reasons why calories don't count and what to focus on instead | Professor Giles Yeo
Professor Giles Yeo, a Cambridge molecular neuroendocrinologist and author of Why Calories Don’t Count, explores why calorie labels can mislead. They discuss food quality, absorption, processing, satiety, protein, fiber, free sugars, stress eating, time-restricted eating, and why whole foods such as nuts, fruit, and potatoes differ from their processed counterparts.
Aug 26, 2026 • 1h 1min
The 3 macronutrients of happiness and how to build them into your life | Professor Arthur Brooks
Professor Arthur Brooks, a social scientist and bestselling author who studies happiness and meaning. He outlines three macronutrients for a happier life: enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning. He explains why boredom and tech-free times help rewire the brain. He shares practical habits like morning device-free hours, short boredom “snacks,” leisure that deepens relationships, and ways to cultivate awe and transcendence.
9 snips
Aug 12, 2026 • 1h 5min
A nutritionist’s guide to 30g of protein and over 10g of fibre in every meal | Dominique Ludwig
Dominique Ludwig, an accredited nutritionist and author of No-Nonsense Nutrition, shares practical, realistic ways to get 30g protein and 10g+ fibre in every meal. She outlines Triple 30 principles, breakfast strategies to anchor your day, quick protein top-ups, tips to upgrade salads and pasta, and meal-prep tricks for balanced plates that keep you full.
4 snips
Jul 29, 2026 • 1h 5min
4 ways your thoughts affect your metabolism, gut and longevity | Sarah Ann Macklin
Sarah Ann Macklin, nutritionist and Sunday Times bestselling author who studies how mindset shapes physiology. She explains how beliefs about food alter hormones and appetite. She explores how perceiving activity changes health benefits and longevity. She outlines why self-compassion influences stress, motivation and sustainable behaviour change.
5 snips
Jul 15, 2026 • 1h 23min
5 signs of low fibre and how to eat 30g a day without getting bloated | Dr Emily Leeming
Dr Emily Leeming, registered dietitian, scientist and former chef who researches the gut microbiome and fiber, guides a practical path to reaching 30g of fiber a day without discomfort. Short tips on spotting low-fiber signs, why fibre can bloat you, and gentle pacing strategies. Learn easy meal swaps, bean and seed hacks, and a simple 4-week ramp-up to build tolerance and variety.
22 snips
Jul 1, 2026 • 1h 27min
5 foods to lose fat, regulate your appetite and improve your metabolism without counting calories | Dr Federica Amati
Dr Federica Amati, medical scientist and public health nutritionist with 15+ years in appetite and metabolic health. She explores why ultra‑processed foods drive overeating. She highlights whole foods, fiber, protein quality and healthy fats for satiety. Meal timing tips and preparing for, managing and tapering off GLP‑1 medications are discussed.
5 snips
Jun 17, 2026 • 1h 21min
4 ways to ease bloating, constipation and improve your gut health beyond diet | Dr Rabia Topan
Dr Rabia Topan, an NHS gastroenterologist and PhD researcher in gut–brain disorders who also trains in hypnotherapy and yoga, shares non-diet tools for gut health. She covers breathwork (including a 6-breath technique), diaphragmatic retraining to ease bloating, pelvic floor-aware movement and toilet tips for children, and how gut-directed hypnotherapy and cognitive reframing can calm gut symptoms.
