The Wellness Scoop
Welcome to The Wellness Scoop! Join Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella, and Registered Nutritionist and founder of Rhitrition, Rhiannon Lambert every Monday for your weekly health inspiration. Each episode delivers the latest wellness news, expert advice, and personal recommendations from Ella and Rhiannon—simple swaps, easy ideas, and realistic tips to help you live healthier, no matter how busy life gets. Tune in to start your week feeling informed, inspired, and armed with tools to build a healthier, happier life!
Episodes
January 25, 2026 • 53 mins
This week on The Wellness Scoop, we’re unpacking some of the health stories shaping how we think about wellbeing right now. We start with new research showing that regular, moderate exercise can be as effective as therapy for depression for some people, and what the evidence actually says about what works best.
We then look at two stories that reveal how much our food environment matters. New data shows just how much hidden salt w...
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January 21, 2026 • 36 mins
This week on The Wellness Scoop, we’re answering your questions on fasting trends, supplements, junk food advertising, and the beauty and wellness advice filling our feeds. Plus Ella deep dives into our time off social media and how she stopped doom scrolling to find more calm.
We also talk about low iron and how to support iron intakes without relying on red meat, genetically high cholesterol and why diet alone doesn’t always ch...
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January 18, 2026 • 56 mins
This week on The Wellness Scoop, we’re digging into some of the biggest health stories shaping how we eat and live right now. We start with new data showing how weight-loss injections are quietly changing eating habits, with more people grazing on snacks instead of sitting down to meals, and what that could mean for nutrition, routine and long-term health.
We then explore the idea of the “perfect” morning routine. Inspired by a Gu...
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January 14, 2026 • 48 mins
This week we’re answering your biggest nutrition questions with Professor Sarah Berry, one of the UK’s leading nutritional scientists. Together we break down how to really understand UPFs, what the science says about seed oils and how to spot the healthier options, and the simple everyday principles that genuinely support how you feel.
We dive into gut health and why diet diversity matters, the myths surrounding glucose, whether i...
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January 11, 2026 • 51 mins
This week we’re unpacking three of the health stories that have been everywhere as January gets underway. We start with why friendship and social connection are now being talked about as a serious health issue, from loneliness in our 30s to the growing evidence that connection supports mental health, reduces inflammation and even influences longevity.
We then look at the headlines linking dark chocolate to ageing, breaking down th...
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January 7, 2026 • 45 mins
In this episode, we’re answering your questions on gut health and everyday nutrition, focusing on what genuinely supports your body without tipping into overwhelm or rigid food rules. From fibre and fats to supplements and sweeteners, we unpack what actually matters and how to build habits that feel sustainable in real life.
We talk about how quickly dietary changes can influence gut health, why small additions like seeds, fibre-r...
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January 4, 2026 • 49 mins
As we head into a new year, we’re focusing on what it really means to build a healthy 2026, without extremes or quick fixes. In this episode, we look at the health stories shaping the year ahead and what they tell us about making calmer, more informed decisions for long-term wellbeing.
We explore hopeful developments in cancer prevention, following a Channel 4 documentary and UK reporting on vaccine trials starting this year for p...
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December 17, 2025 • 43 mins
This week we’re closing out the year with the moments that shaped 2025; the trends that genuinely made a difference, the habits that stuck and the simple rituals our whole community kept coming back to. From red light masks and fibre-maxxing to the wellness shifts that actually felt doable, we’re sharing what mattered most and why it resonated.
We’re also diving into your end-of-year questions, from navigating UPFs and building ea...
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December 14, 2025 • 46 mins
This week we’re diving into the health stories you’ll actually want to know about as we head into mid-December. We’re unpacking why sugar cravings are so common and what’s really happening in your brain and body when they strike, plus the small, practical shifts that genuinely help. We look at the wild rise of protein shakes, from beef-sludge origins to celebrity smoothies and Michelin-styled blends, and what you actually need to k...
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December 10, 2025 • 37 mins
This week we’re answering your biggest end-of-year questions, from greens powders and plant points to calories versus protein and how to make sense of it all. We look at what actually matters, what doesn’t, and the simple shifts that make eating well feel easier rather than overwhelming.
We’re also doing a proper chocolate tasting to find the best UPF-free options. We break down what to look for, how to spot the clever marketing, ...
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December 7, 2025 • 46 mins
This week we’re diving into the health stories you’ll actually want to know about as we head into December. We’re looking at how to beat a hangover and stay well through the festive chaos, from sleep dips to sugar overload. We unpack the rise of wellness washing, why so many “healthy” products are anything but, and how to spot the difference between real wellbeing and clever marketing.
Our big story this week is the chronic diseas...
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December 3, 2025 • 36 mins
In this Extra Scoop we’re tackling your brilliant listener questions, from the confusion around food intolerance tests to what to cook for a summer Christmas lunch. We break down why IgG tests aren’t reliable, how to get a proper diagnosis and why unnecessary restriction can do more harm than good. Rhi shares her clinical insight into navigating misinformation online, from the rise of the AIP diet to the red flags around unregulate...
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November 30, 2025 • 55 mins
This week we’re unpacking the stories shaping long-term health, from the latest research on ultra-processed foods to the global rise in childhood blood pressure. We look at a major new study linking UPFs to early bowel polyps in women under 50, what the data actually shows and what practical changes matter day to day. We also explore why hypertension in children has almost doubled over the past twenty years, what’s driving the tren...
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November 26, 2025 • 44 mins
This week we’re diving into everything you need to feel a little brighter and more grounded through the winter months, from simple ways to lift your mood to the truth about frozen food and how to choose a multivitamin that actually meets your needs without the huge price tag.
We break down the biggest nutrition myths, explore why frozen produce often rivals fresh, unpack global food labelling systems, and share the small daily(ish...
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November 23, 2025 • 55 mins
This week we’re unpacking the stories that could genuinely shift your everyday health. We look at the three simple habits proven to stop morning headaches, from caffeine timing to sleep rhythms and jaw tension. We also dig into the new “natural Ozempic” capsule making headlines, explaining how it actually works in the gut, how it compares to GLP-1 injections and what the early research really shows. Plus, we explore the nationwide ...
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November 19, 2025 • 37 mins
This week we’re diving into your biggest wellness questions, from whether calorie counting really works to how concerned we should be about pesticides in oats and hummus. We explore where the idea of calorie counting came from, why it became so popular, and what modern science actually says about energy, metabolism and nourishment. We also unpack the facts on glyphosates, what they are, where they show up, and how to reduce exposur...
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November 16, 2025 • 59 mins
This week we’re diving into the biggest wellness stories making headlines, from Kourtney Kardashian’s viral Lemmelaunches (yes, vagina lollipops and colostrum gummies) to new research suggesting our gut microbes might influence our personalities. We unpack the science behind these trends, separate fact from fiction, and explore what’s really worth paying attention to.
We also discuss Rhiannon’s feature on the Mediterranean diet, i...
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November 12, 2025 • 45 mins
In this Extra Scoop we’re tackling your brilliant listener questions, from why your period might stop after restrictive eating to what’s really going on with phytic acid in oats and whether you should worry about skincare ingredients like BHT and phenoxyethanol. Rhi shares her clinical insight into hypothalamic amenorrhoea, how to restore hormonal balance and why food freedom is key to recovery. We unpack the truth about “anti-nutr...
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November 9, 2025 • 46 mins
This week we’re diving into the wellness stories everyone’s talking about, from the call for cancer warnings on bacon and ham to the surprising science behind how one longer walk a day can transform heart health. We explore what the latest evidence really says about processed meat and nitrites, why fibre-rich foods like kiwi fruit could be your simplest gut-health fix, and how shared joy and connection might even help you live long...
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November 5, 2025 • 38 mins
This week we’re answering your questions with Professor Tim Spector, diving into the connection between gut health and anxiety, and how to strengthen your microbiome for better overall wellbeing.
We unpack what gut health actually means, how ultra-processed foods impact your microbiome, and the simple habits that make the biggest difference. Tim explains how quickly you can see change, shares his top tips for long-term gut health,...
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