‘Feed a cold, starve a fever’: fact or fiction?
You’ve probably heard the popular advice to ‘feed a cold, starve a fever’ many times over when you’ve come down with a cold or the flu. But is there any truth to this advice? That’s what I’ll explore ...
21 Jun 20214min
Episode rewind: Protein supplements
The protein powder supplement market is big business. Popular in the world of sport where muscle growth is a priority, the marketplace is dominated by glossy pictures of cut models and an ever-expandi...
14 Jun 202123min
Episode rewind: Collagen supplements
Collagen supplements are big business. And is it any wonder when they are touted as the elixir for youthful and glowing skin. With plenty of A-list celebrities singing its praises, it’s no wonder coll...
7 Jun 202114min
Are tart cherries the Holy Grail of exercise recovery supplements?
Tart cherries, also known as Montmorency cherries or sour cherries, are growing in popularity as a favourite sports supplement over the last couple of years. And here the interest is in their seeming ...
31 Mai 202110min
Sports drinks: a user’s guide
Keeping hydrated is important for optimal sports performance. And for decades we’ve had that area covered by sports drinks. But are sports drinks really performance-enhancing, or are they mostly marke...
24 Mai 202113min
Lactose intolerance: symptoms, diagnosis and treatments
Lactose intolerance is the most common food intolerance in the world. Rare in infants because they can easily digest lactose in breastmilk, its incidence skyrockets with age. And your genetic ethnic b...
17 Mai 202116min
Nutrition for healthy ageing: fighting sarcopenia and inflammageing
With a rapidly ageing population worldwide, more adults than ever are becoming at risk of nutritional frailty. Older age is a time when specific nutrient needs may be higher while the ability to meet ...
10 Mai 202121min
Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease: what role for diet?
Our thyroid gland plays a major role in the metabolism, growth and development of the human body. So when things go wrong with your thyroid gland, it can have systemic effects. Hypothyroidism is where...
3 Mai 202119min
