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In this episode we take a deeper look at fibre — and why it’s doing far more in the body than most people realise.

For years, fibre has been framed as something that simply “keeps you regular”. But the reality is far more interesting. Fibre plays a central role in gut health, cholesterol regulation, blood sugar control, appetite signalling, and even inflammation.

In this episode, I walk you through what actually happens inside the body when fibre intake is consistently low. We explore how fibre feeds the gut microbiome, how this leads to the production of short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, and why these compounds are so important for maintaining the integrity of the gut lining and regulating inflammation.

We also look at how fibre influences cholesterol metabolism through bile acid recycling, how it stabilises blood sugar responses, and why it plays such a key role in appetite control and long-term metabolic health.

This is a practical, science-based breakdown designed to help you understand why fibre is not just an optional extra — but a foundational part of a healthy diet.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re getting enough fibre, or why it matters beyond digestion, this episode will give you a much clearer picture.

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Inflammation is at the core of virtually every chronic disease. If you’ve been trying to follow an anti inflammatory diet but still struggling with symptoms, fatigue, joint pain, or underlying health issues… you’re not alone.
The truth is, most advice around anti inflammatory foods and anti inflammatory eating is either incomplete, oversimplified, or just plain misleading.
In this video, we break down what actually drives inflammation in the body, and how your daily diet either pushes that process in the wrong direction… or helps bring it back under control.
This isn’t about cutting out random foods or following restrictive trends. It’s about understanding the key dietary factors that influence inflammation at a physiological level — and making simple, practical changes that actually work.
Whether you’re interested in an anti inflammatory diet for weight loss, reducing chronic inflammation, improving metabolic health, supporting heart health, or simply feeling better day to day… this video will give you a much clearer picture of what matters, and what doesn’t.

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Cholesterol blood tests can be massively misleading. Whenever I work with clients that have concerns about their cholesterol, I ensure that we clarify the full picture first, before we make any changes to their diet. If you’ve been told your cholesterol is high, you were probably handed a number and a warning. But cholesterol risk is not as simple as “LDL high = danger”.
In this video, I break down what cholesterol actually is, what LDL and HDL really mean, and why standard blood test results don’t always tell the full story about cardiovascular risk, and how the metabolic environment determines whether cholesterol behaves safely or becomes problematic. Most importantly, I’ll walk you through five simple, evidence-based dietary steps that can genuinely improve your cholesterol profile — not just lower a number, but create better cholesterol physiology.

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Is there actually a GOOD side to omega 6 fatty acids? This episode dives into the delicate balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids in our diets, addressing specific listener concerns about GLA supplementation and its implications for health. We explore the complex pathways of these essential fatty acids, their roles in inflammation, and the impact of seed oils on our wellbeing.

• Clarification of Omega-3 and Omega-6's roles in nutrition
• Discussion on the listener’s question regarding GLA and Omega-6 supplementation
• Explanation of metabolic pathways for linoleic acid and GLA
• Examination of inflammatory responses and Omega ratios
• Insights into seed oils and their influence on health
• Encouragement for listener engagement and inquiries

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The alkaline diet has been around for decades and it keeps on popping up and haunting the nutrition space. This week's podcast is a listener question from over on instagram, asking whether there is any validity to the alkaline diet. Well.....in short...NO! There are huge benefits from the diet that is prescribed, but is it anything to do with pH? The whole concept is grossly inaccurate. This episode explains everything.

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Despite what numerous people are saying on social media, your diet absolutely DOES affect your immunity. In a big way. This episode will tell you why and how, and help you realise that it is more a case of wrong terminology used rather than diet having no impact. I will show you some simple effective changes you van make to ensure that your immune system stays as healthy as it can.

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Inflammation is one of the biggest drivers of chronic disease. Yet, it is a silent killer that most of us are unaware is an issue for us until it is too late. So how do we stop it and prevent it from causing untold damage? This episode explains it all...

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Managing inflammation is one of the biggest keys to long term health. Chronic low grade inflammation is a driver of many common degenerative diseases from cardiovascular disease to metabolic syndrome. But what does our gut have to do with all of this? Well, quite a lot actually. This episode explains all....