The Wellness Scoop

Should We All Be Taking Magnesium, Gut Health Tips & The Perfect Snack

Should we all be taking magnesium? What does a healthy gut actually look like? And what makes the perfect afternoon snack? This week, we unpack the evidence behind magne

Beat the 3pm Slump, Survive a Bad Night’s Sleep & The Low-Down on Lie-Ins

How can we beat the dreaded 3pm slump? Could 20 minutes of exercise really help after a terrible night’s sleep? And should we actually stop feeling guilty about a weekend

Can Stress Affect Digestion? Creatine & Healthy Shortcuts

Can stress and grief affect our digestion? Could creatine help protect our brains as we age? And when should we embrace healthy shortcuts instead of trying to do everythi

Can Inflammation Affect Your Mood? Healthy Ageing & The ‘Ferritin Face’ Trend

Can inflammation really affect our mood and mental health? Could eating more plants help us age better? And what on earth is “ferritin face”? This week, we explore the f

Plant Points, Fibre Hacks & Family Food Battles

Should you be counting plant points? How can you encourage healthy eating without creating family conflict? And are homemade foods always worth the extra effort?This week

Can Fasting Fight Dementia? Have We Got UPFs Wrong? & Beanmania

Could fasting help protect our brains as we age? Have we been too quick to label all ultra-processed foods as unhealthy? And why has Britain suddenly gone completely mad

Can You Eat Your Skincare? Berberine & Female Probiotics

Can you really eat your way to better skin? Is berberine the natural alternative to GLP-1 medications that social media claims it is? And do intimate probiotics genuinely

Could Eating Less Protein Help Us Age Better? Body Image & Burnout

Could eating less protein actually help us to age better? Where is the line between genuine concern and harmful scrutiny when it comes to someone's body? And why are so m

The Carnivore Diet, Finding Motivation for Healthy Habits & Hydration

Why do so many people say they feel better on the carnivore diet? Is coconut water really the hydration hero social media claims it is? And how do we build healthy habits

Can Sugar Affect Your Brain? How to Build Strong Bones & Poop Shoes

Could the amount of sugar we eat in early life influence our brain health decades later? What should we really be eating to build stronger bones? And why is social media

Can You Trust Your Hunger? Weight Loss Hype & BBQ Myths

Could wellness mushrooms transform your health, or are they simply an expensive trend? Can you really trust your hunger cues after years of dieting and food rules? And sh

Are Two Meals a Day Enough? Eating Well for Less & Coffee

This week, we unpack the growing debate around meal timing and whether constant snacking is really helping our health, explore the latest report on the rising cost of hea

Should You Really Eat the Rainbow, Blood Type Diets & What Do Smelly Farts Mean?

Can your blood type tell you what to eat? Are plant proteins really "incomplete"? And does eating more colourful fruit and veg actually make a difference? This week we'r

Can Vegetables Protect Your Heart? Rethinking Screen Time & AI Wearables

Could eating more broccoli or beans in your twenties help protect your heart decades later? Should children under two avoid screens altogether? And are AI-powered wearabl

Fibre Hacks, Healthy Swaps & Fresh vs Frozen

Can a fibre drink really help you hit your daily target? Are frozen vegetables just as healthy as fresh? And do you actually need to grind flaxseeds to get the benefits?

Supercharge Your Diet, The Secret to Happiness & Are Ice Baths Over?

Could a few simple food pairings help you get more from every meal? Is the secret to happiness actually giving up the pursuit of being extraordinary? And have we got carr

Better Digestion, Diet Trends & Inflammation

Can a trending diet really improve your hormones? Do you need to eat fruit before a meal to reduce inflammation? And are gut tests for children worth the money? This wee

How to Feel Happier at Work, Age Better & Rethink Protein

Can a five-minute walk every hour really make you happier and more productive? Why are scientists warning that today's under-50s may be ageing faster than previous genera

Food for Healing, Are Oats Good? & Mindset Shifts

This week we're answering your questions on everything from supporting a loved one through cancer treatment to navigating the confusing world of nutrition advice online.W

Can Foods Boost Weight Loss Hormones? Fruit Juice & Supplement Myths

Can certain foods really boost the hormones linked to appetite and weight regulation? Has fruit juice been unfairly demonised? And why are NHS staff increasingly spending