Good Food

Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join host Samuel Goldsmith for an inspiring conversation with broadcaster Mariella Frostrup and chef Belles Berry about their groundbreaking cookbook Menolicious and their mission to transform how we talk about menopause and midlife health. In this episode, you'll discover:• How Mariella and Belles met while campaigning for affordable HRT in Parliament Square and decided to create a cookbook that fills a massive gap in the market• The truth about menopause and perimenopause, including why the psychological symptoms like anxiety, brain fog, and insomnia are often more challenging than hot flushes• Why menopause has been shrouded in shame for centuries and how Victorian-era "treatments" were shockingly harmful• Practical nutrition strategies for midlife health, including nutrient-dense foods, phytoestrogens, and blood sugar balance all in recipes that take under 30 minutes• Their favourite dishes from the book, from fragrant salmon with miso broth to firecracker beef stir fry (that even sceptical husbands love!)• Cooking disasters, guilty pleasures, and why they've accidentally become the denim-clad Avengers of menopause advocacy Plus: Mariella and Belles share their best kitchen tips, health advice, and New Year's resolutions focused on joy, strength, and putting yourself first. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, supporting someone who is, or simply want to eat better in midlife and beyond, this episode is packed with wisdom, warmth, and delicious inspiration. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Tim Spector, Professor of Epidemiology at King’s College London and bestselling author on the microbiome, explains why fermented foods can boost mood and energy within days. He covers fermented vs commercial products, the surprising power of dead microbes called postbiotics, how to introduce diverse ferments gently, and the future of precision fermentation transforming everyday foods.

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Dr Johnny Drain, scientist-turned-fermentation innovator and author, explores microbes reshaping food and sustainability. He discusses fermentation’s role in flavour and gut health. He explains everyday ferments, using microbes to turn food waste into ingredients, and inventing cocoa-free chocolate. He also tells wild microbial stories like zombie ants and practical tips for home ferments.

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Join Samuel Goldsmith as he welcomes the ever-energetic Joe Wicks, bestselling author, global online coach, and the man who got millions moving during lockdown, for an inspiring conversation about food, fitness, and family. In this episode, Joe shares the philosophy behind his new book, Protein in 15, packed with quick, high-protein recipes for busy lives. Discover Joe’s practical tips for getting back into the kitchen, the importance of whole foods over ultra-processed options, and how meal planning can transform your health and mood. The discussion also dives into the realities of parenting, the challenges of healthy eating on a budget, and Joe’s candid thoughts on sugar, motivation, and mental well-being. Plus, enjoy fun stories, favourite recipes, and quick-fire questions that reveal Joe’s kitchen secrets and guilty pleasures. Whether you’re looking for inspiration to cook more at home or seeking a fresh perspective on health, this episode is full of actionable advice and uplifting energy. Joe Wicks is on a mission to make the world fitter, healthier, and happier. Best known as The Body Coach, he has transformed the way millions approach fitness and nutrition through his online HIIT workouts, bestselling books, and hugely popular fitness app. Joe shot to fame with his Lean in 15 recipe book series and became known as the nation’s P.E. teacher during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading daily livestreamed workouts for families around the world, which earned him an MBE. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices