The Nutrition Nuggets Podcast

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Helping YOU get clarity on Nutrition. Presented by Dale Pinnock. Best selling author of 18 books that are now in 19 Languages in 22 countries. Dale holds a BSc in Human Nutrition, a BSc in Herbal Medicine, and a Post Graduate degree in Nutritional Medicine from the University of Surrey. A regular face on British TV shows such as This Morning, Lorraine and co presenter of ITV's big hit show 'Eat, Shop, Save', Dale is passionate about delivering clarity and understanding to the subject of nutrition, in a time when information is so often driven by fads, fashion, half truths and unqualified influencers peddling their ideas. This podcast aims to deliver short sharp evidence based bursts of information around a different subject each week.

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    • Apr 22, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Plant Sources of Omega 3 are Ineffective

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 10:59


    Plant sources of omega 3 are a poor choice. Sorry to break that to you but, they are! There is a very distinct reason for this and also, thankfully, an easy way to counter this I you do follow a plant based diet. 

    'Eat More, Live Well' with Dr Megan Rossi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 42:28


    In this episode I am joined by the wonderful Dr Megan Rossi aka 'The Gut Health Doctor'. We discuss her new book 'Eat More, Live Well'. We cover:How a diversity of plant foods improve the microbiome.How our gut influences immunity locally and systemically.How the gut and brain interact.Busting some frequently held gut myths. Answer listener questions.And a whole lot more...Find Megan online at: theguthealthdoctor on all socials and the web. Megan's new book 'Eat More, Live Well' can be found at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eat-More-Live-Well-Favourite/dp/0241480469/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BPYA88SR5U6L&keywords=dr+megan+rossi&qid=1639677766&sprefix=dr+mega%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1

    Dr Alex Richardson - Omega 3 fatty acids and their VITAL role in good health. Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 16:15


    PART 1 - PART 2 to follow soon. This first episode of season 5 is an absolute belter!! I welcome my good friend Dr Alex Richardson from Oxford University and the charity 'Food and Behaviour Research' to discuss her specialist field - omega 3 fatty acids, particularly in brain function. But as is always the case with me and Alex, the conversation goes far far broader. Part 2 will follow in a week or so. The content on this episode is absolutely incredible with some mind blowing 'ahaaa' moments. To find out more about Dr Alex Richardson, visit: https://fabresearch.org/viewItem.php

    Supporting Our Immunity Moving Into Autumn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 27:07


    I had a question on instagram asking how we should support our immunity going into the autumn. Well, whatever the season, the recommendations remain the same. Here I share my top four natural products to support immunity. We go down the rabbit hole a fair bit in this one!

    How To Improve Family Members Eating Patterns

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 10:25


    I often get asked "how do I get my husband/wife/kids to eat better when they won't even try healthy food". I have a sure fire tactic that works a charm and doesn't case dinnertime warfare. 

    How to reduce Belly Fat after the Menopause

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 18:19


    This listener question is a common one. How does someone go about reducing belly fat post menopause? Well, the actual recommendations in practice are very simple.....we just need to understand the why, and that is what this session outlines. 

    Can Nutrition Support COVID Recovery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 10:36


    This listener question is a tricky one. 'Can nutrition assist with long COVID recovery'? As this is a novel virus and we still no very little about it, any answer would be an educated guess. That being said, working from the point of view of how I would work with a patient with Post Viral Syndrome, improving mitochondrial sufficiency can deliver some rapid symptomatic relief in the early stages and this will be my focus in this answer. 

    Where do Vegans get B12

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 9:15


    I had 6 people ask me this on the same day so thought I would do a short snappy nugget on it The short answer....supplements! Find out the how and the why. 

    Dr Gemma Newman - Plant Based Nutrition in Clinical Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 45:38


    Welcome along to the new season. We're baaaaaaaack!!! In the first episode of the new season I am bringing on my friend Dr Gemma Newman. Gemma is a GP, practicing medicine for 17 years, and teacher on my 'Diploma in Culinary Medicine'. Gemma is a vocal advocate for a whole food plant based diet which has become a core part of her clinical practice. This is a great start to the new season :o)

    Is Food Medicine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 13:21


    Is food medicine? Thats a big question and it is oddly a battle that has been raging for a couple of decades now. I have a firm view that diet and lifestyle is an important part of the overall therapeutic spectrum of someones management of or recovery from disease. But what do YOU think on this?

    Vitamin D and Immunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 12:58


    There has been a huge amount of talk about vitamin D in the last 12 months, particularly in the context of supporting our immune system. But do you know HOW and what it does?  In this short nugget, I give you the lowdown. 

    The Power of Plants with Dr Alan Desmond

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 59:47


    I am joined once again by popular guest Dr Alan Desmond - Consultant Gastroenterologist and advocate of a plant based diet. To mark the release of his new book, Alan joins me to discuss the broad impact and power that increasing the amount of plants in the diet can have. As always we go down the rabbit hole and really get into the detail. Another fascinating session. 

    With Nutritionist & ‘Be Well Collective' founder - Sarah Macklin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 60:32


    Sarah Macklin is a high flying model, turned nutritionist that, like me is an omega 3 nerd, and has a passion for guiding people in the fashion industry towards better health and healthier relationships with food. Her NPO The Be Well Collective is a wonderful organisation that does just this. What I like about it particularly is that it rapidly moved beyond just the fashion industry, and is becoming an important resource for young adults across the board

    Finding your 'why' in dark times

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 8:06


    I have received so many messages in the last week or two from people who have found that they are starting to lose their way again as the headlines begin to tell tales of despair and uncertainty. These dark and challenging times are pulling many people off track and many of us are losing our commitment to a healthier lifestyle, and turning to old habits to find comfort. The simple act of remembering why you started, re tapping into the emotions that accompanied that will be your rocket fuel that will help you to break through.

    Genetic Testing with Emily English

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 51:36


    Emily English is, in my opinion, the best up and coming nutritionist on the circuit at the moment. Her insight into nutrigenetics, epigenetic and nutritional biochemistry just blow me away, and it is not often I say that! In this fascinating session we cover the shortcomings of many common home tests, but also look at the level of clinical insight that can be gained from regulated clinician only testing that Emily offers in her clinic. A fascinating session for the nutrition nerds!

    ME and Chronic Fatigue with Lauren Windas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 43:59


    ME and Chronic Fatigue affect millions across the globe and the symptoms can be debilitating and life altering. But how do we even begin to to manage and improve this multi system and complex condition? This podcast explores they why's and the how's.Lauren Windas is a Nutritionist that specialises in working with this, and has a very personal experience with it, having suffered with and battled through it herself. This is a FASCINATING session, and a great start to the new season of the podcast. You won't want to miss this one!!Find Lauren at: Instagram: @laurenwindasnutritionistOnline at: https://www.laurenwindas.com

    Gut Microbiome and Immune Function with Dr Alan Desmond

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 62:22


    This episode I am joined by Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Alan Desmond. We discuss the role that the gut microbiome plays in developing and supporting our immune system. We also discuss a few gut myths such as serotonin in the gut being unrelated to depression, and that gluten isn't a universal poison. We also take a few listener questions. Apologies for my microphone - new system that I am still getting used to. Thankfully Alan chats for most of it!

    The Perfect Storm - The true price of poor metabolic health in our population and in our healthcare system - with Dr Aseem Malhotra

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 32:44


    In this episode I am joined by Cardiologist and outspoken Nutritional Medicine advocate Dr Aseem Malhotra. A storm is brewing in the health of our nation. For a long time in burned quietly slowly causing more and more damage. Now that COVID 19 has hit we have started to get an acute awakening as to the true price of poor metabolic health - something so prevalent in our population. What causes this, why is it firing the flame of COVID 19 and burdening our healthcare system, and what if anything can we do about it?Be sure to check out Aseem's work on the web: http://doctoraseem.com 

    The Sirtfood Diet, Sirtuins, and Metabolic Health with Aidan Goggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 54:14


    I was recently interviewed on TV about Adele's dramatic recent weight loss, I didn't have all the information and misunderstood what she was actually doing. I wanted to set the record straight and invite my good friend and creator of the Sirtfood Diet (what she is ACTUALLY doing) Aidan Goggins onto the Podcast to tell us what this scientifically sound programme actually is!.

    Fight Fatigue

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 12:15


    Fatigue can affect us all to varying degrees, and there are a million different reasons why. But, there are a few things we can do to take the edge off, help us feel more energised, and feel much better. 

    Diet & Female Hair Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 11:53


    Hair loss in young women is very commonly associated with nutritional status. Find out how and what to do about it!

    Staying Healthy When Eating Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 9:14


    Eating out regularly can present some challenges when sticking to a healthy diet, however, a few key tricks and you are sorted. 

    Diet and Under-active Thyroid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 20:03


    Under active thyroid is a common complaint and one I get asked about frequently. There are a few key dietary strategies that can make a difference and improve the negative effects of impaired thyroid function. 

    Should we eat organic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 13:06


    I get asked about this so often, and I think that the answer is pretty simple, and may surprise you!

    Resistant Starch, Carbs, & Gut Flora

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 16:28


    What are resistant starches? Where are they found and what should we know about them?

    Diet and Blood Pressure

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 14:07


    How does diet affect blood pressure and can we take steps to lower it by changing what and how we eat?

    Diet and Asthma (listener question)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 18:00


    Can diet be used in treating asthma? Well, yes to a degree. Find out how.

    Intermittent Fasting - The benefits

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 23:55


    Intermittent fasting has become incredibly popular in recent times, but what does the evidence say about the benefits?

    The Candida Con plus Vegan Diets and Choline!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 18:27


    Candida and its link to disease is a total con and more Star Trek than medical science. Heres why!! Sorry for the slightly loud mic on this one!

    Using Diet to Manage Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 21:31


    Stress is an inevitable in life, but how can we use diet to ease it and reduce the damage it does to us?

    Dairy Free Milk Alternatives

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2019 14:38 Transcription Available


    Plant based milks are big business, but are they all as good as they claim?

    Orthorexia - Your Question Answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 15:08


    This week I answer a listener question, this time on the topic of orthorexia. 

    Staying Healthy While Travelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 9:00


    Staying on track with healthy eating while travelling doesn't need to be difficult!!

    2 Gut Health Myths BUSTED!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 8:59


    Serotonin in the gut! Gut health and depression. Mucoid plaque in the gut. We have all heard and seen and read these things, but its time to shine a little light on the situation!!

    How to tweak your diet in hot weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 17:49


    Summer is here which for many means a lot of discomfort. But, can our diet have any influence on this?

    Your Questions: Vegan Diets and Calcium in Supplements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 14:45


    Back after a short hiatus I get straight into answering some of your questions. This week vegan diets for children, and calcium in supplements. 

    Food to Boost Your Mood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 16:10


    Many people overlook the potential nutrition has to influence our mood day to day. here I discuss my four top nutrients for improved mood. 

    Three Vital Nutrients for Skeletal Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 17:39


    Skeletal health and bone density is a huge concern for many people, and something I get asked about a great deal. Everyone talks about calcium, but this is actually the LEAST important part of the picture!! Listen in to find out why!

    Gut Flora in Immunity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 14:32


    Our gut bacterial colony has long been viewed as a vital alli to support digestive health. We now know however that its role goes way deeper than that, especially where our immunity is concerned. We no know some of the mechanisms by which our gut flora supports and regulates immunity. The picture is truly fascinating. 

    Three Nutrients for Better Skin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 13:49


    Skin health is the whole reason I got into the nutrition World to begin with. In a 25 year journey, I have distilled all I have learned into 3 simple to apply strategies for better long term skin health. 

    Memory & Learning - 3 Nutrients to Support This

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 14:24


    Memory and learning CAN be supported and enhanced by nutrition. In this weeks session I discuss my top 3 nutritional recommendations to ramp this up. 

    Supplements - Do We Need Them?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 14:44


    Nutritional supplements are one of the most hotly debated areas of Nutrition and the thing that I seem to get the most questions about. Here I discuss my views on the subject and what you need to consider. 

    The Importance of Blood Sugar Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 16:31


    Learning the importance and the practice of blood sugar management is an absolute cornerstone of good long term metabolic health. here we discuss the why's and then the how's. 

    How To Have More Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 26:31


    There are a million and one things that can zap our energy and make us feel under par. Nutrition is certainly one of them. Here I discuss three simple strategies to give yours a boost, plus I answer listeners questions, and this weeks selection are GREAT. 

    Why Just Your Cholesterol Number Doesn't Mean Anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 11:19


    SO many people get a diagnosis of 'High Cholesterol' and are told a number. If this is the extent of the information given to you, you really don't have much of an idea of exactly what your overall state of health really is. There is more information that you need and in this episode I give you a quick guide to what that is. 

    Managing Inflammation with diet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 14:26


    Managing chronic inflammation is of vital importance to long term health, and diet can play a huge role in this. Here we discuss the simple steps you can take to keep it at bay. 

    Three Nutrients For Improved Cardiovascular Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2019 17:32


    Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer in the Western World. We know full well that diet has a role to play in 98% of cases, and research around it is revealing some very interesting information. In this nugget I talk about three nutrients in particular that have significant cardiovascular benefit. 

    The Keys to Lasting Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 15:49


    For many, sticking to their decision to eat healthier and make improvements to their diet and lifestyle, can be challenging. Life can get in the way. I believe though that these three methods can help people stick to their commitments and make real meaningful lasting change. 

    Foods To Improve Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 11:39


    Sleep is a top priority. Period! Poor sleep can lead to some serious health issues from reduced immune function through to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, not to mention poor resistance to stress. While there are many factors that can affect sleep, there are a couple of nutritional tools that can help improve the quality of our sleep. here I discuss these and how to use them. 

    Get Your Fats Straight!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 25:32


    Every week I get dozens of questions like 'what oil should I use for cooking'? 'Should I eat butter or margarine'? 'How much fat should I be eating'? People are just confused about fat and this confusion and misinformation has led to one of the biggest public health cockups in history. This is my take on the problem, and hopefully I can shed a little light on this potentially confusing subject. 

    Supporting Immunity with Nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 18:28


    This episode covers the three most evidence based nutritional interventions to support our immunity, and how they work. There has been a great deal of conversation lately around supporting immunity naturally, much of which has arisen from the reports that antibiotics are becoming less effective due to overuse. It is becoming ever more important to learn how we can get in the driving seat and safeguard our own health. 

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