The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast

The 3 macronutrients of happiness and how to build them into your life | Professor Arthur Brooks

How do you become happier? Professor Arthur Brooks describes 3 “macronutrients” for a happier life: enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning. Rather than chasing positive fee

A nutritionist’s guide to 30g of protein and over 10g of fibre in every meal | Dominique Ludwig

I’ve been talking a lot about eating healthy high protein. And sometimes it feels like you have to choose a side. High protein or plant-focused. But both play really imp

4 ways your thoughts affect your metabolism, gut and longevity | Sarah Ann Macklin

What if I told you that two people could eat the exact same meal, with the exact same calories, and have completely different hormonal responses because of what they beli

5 signs of low fibre and how to eat 30g a day without getting bloated | Dr Emily Leeming

I’ve been talking a lot about healthy protein and sometimes it can feel like you have to pick a side. Protein or fibre. But for long-term health, you want both on your pl

5 foods to lose fat, regulate your appetite and improve your metabolism without counting calories | Dr Federica Amati

What’s the healthiest way to lose weight and keep it off without counting calories? On paper, it sounds simple. But in a modern world of ultra-processed foods, clever ma

4 ways to ease bloating, constipation and improve your gut health beyond diet | Dr Rabia Topan

SHOW NOTES This episode is for anyone dealing with constipation, bloating, reflux, abdominal pain or IBS. And really, anyone who wants to protect their gut, reduce stre

Think clearer and feel calmer with these 7 food strategies from neuroscientist Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas

What we eat, and how we eat, can have a profound effect on our brain health, even influencing depression, anxiety and ADHD. Today, we’re unpacking simple food strategies

7 Health benefits of fibremaxxing and how to build a high fibre diet | Dr Karan Rajan

I’m seeing fibre maxxing everywhere right now. And I think it might be one of the few trends actually worth paying attention to. But as always, it’s not that simple. Th

What to do when you feel overwhelmed and can't switch off | Dr Julie Smith

In this episode, we're building an emotional toolkit for something a lot of us are dealing with: overwhelm. That feeling of too much coming at you at once. The pressure

5 gut health habits to improve acne, eczema and skin health | Farzanah Nasser

If there are five people in a room with eczema, they’re probably all dealing with it for completely different reasons. And that’s something we don’t talk about enough.

Can ayurveda improve your health with food, herbs and daily routines? | Dr Vijay Murthy

There’s a fascinating ancient system of medicine called Ayurveda, originating in India over 3,000 years ago, that has helped millions of people tune into their bodies thr

7 Habits a neuroscientist swears by to keep your mind sharp at any age | Dr Tommy Wood

One of the biggest myths about brain health is that decline is inevitable as we get older. That at some point our memory fades, our thinking slows down, and there’s not m

How to use your breath to sleep better, stress less and live longer | James Nestor

We breathe over 20,000 times a day. Those breaths do far more than just keep us alive. They shape your sleep, your focus, your energy, even your blood pressure and long-t

#337 Why Mould Harms Your Health and How to Protect Yourself | Dr Peter Cook PhD

I talk a lot about what we eat for our health. But what about the air we breathe at home? If you or your kids have asthma, constant sniffles, a lingering cough, sinus is

#336 Whether Antidepressants Actually Work and the Myth of Serotonin Imbalance | Professor Joanna Moncrieff

Today we’re having an uncomfortable but very necessary conversation about antidepressants and the theory that these drugs work for those with depression by correcting imb

#335 Saliva Tests, Poop Cameras, Digital Coaches and What the Future of Health Looks Like with Lara Lewington

Even though I’m a skeptic I love health tech. I wear a wearable, I play with red light therapy gadgets and I monitor my bloods more regularly than a lot of my peers. Rath

#334 The One Pesticide Everyone is Exposed To and Why It Should Be Banned | Prof Michael Antoniou

Glyphosate is the world’s most widely used weedkiller. It’s found on farms, in parks, and in over 50% of UK urine samples. Today you’re going to find out more about its i

#333 Why Muscle Is the Organ of Longevity with Dr Gabrielle Lyon

We’ve long been told that health starts in the gut, but what if the key to ageing well begins with your muscles? This week I’m joined by Dr Gabrielle Lyon, physician, au

#332 How Eating Local, Organic food Is Best for Environmental Health | Mallika Basu

What we eat isn’t just about taste or health, it’s shaped by a powerful global system that connects farmers, supermarkets, climate, and culture. This week I’m joined by

#331 Should We Avoid Fluoride and Is Mouthtaping Actually Worth It? | Dr Staci Whitman

Your mouth isn’t separate from the rest of your body, it’s a key part of your airway, your microbiome, and even your inflammation levels. In this episode, I’m joined by D