The Wellness Scoop

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

Detox Myths, Morning Rituals & The US New Dietary Guidelines

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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Intermittent Fasting, Secrets to Gut Health and Biggest Nutrition Myths

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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Chocolate for Ageing? Friendship & The Nervous System Explained

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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Gut Health, Supplements & Eating Well Without Obsession

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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5 Tips for a Healthy 2026, Anti-Cancer Jabs & Botox Risks

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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2025 Highlights, Red Light Masks, Our Daily Rituals

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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Sugar Cravings, Protein Shakes & The Secret to Better Sleep

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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The Best UPF-Free Chocolate, Greens Powders and Calories v Protein

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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Beating Hangovers, Wellness Washing & The Chronic Disease Pandemic

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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Christmas Menus, Intolerance Tests and the Wellness Trends to Ignore

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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Food, Mood and the 2026 Wellness Trends to Watch!

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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Beat Winter Blues, Multi-Vitamins & Daily(ish) Wins

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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‘Natural’ Ozempic, Bean Power & How to Beat Headaches

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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Should We Count Calories? Pesticides & Tips for Winter

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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The 75p Health Trick, Vagina Lollipops & Gut Secrets

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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Hormones, Healthy Skin and the Truth About Oats

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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Fibre Fixes, Walking Wins and the Cancer Warning Debate

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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Anxiety, Gut Health and How to Improve Your Microbiome

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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The Longevity Diet, Jennifer Aniston’s Workouts and the Science of Strength

November 2, 2025 • 47 mins
This week we’re diving into the latest research on how to live longer, move better and feel stronger. We explore the Green Mediterranean Diet, the plant-rich way of eating that’s been shown to improve gut health, lower inflammation and even slow biological ageing. We unpack Jennifer Aniston’s new “micro-lifting” workouts and the growing science behind lighter, smarter resistance training that supports strength, balance and longevi...
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The Gluten Debate and the Benefits of Chocolate

October 29, 2025 • 39 mins
This week we’re breaking down the truth about two of our favourite topics: bread and chocolate. We unpack the confusion around gluten and gut health, explaining what the science really says about inflammation, how wholegrains and sourdough compare to refined options, and when cutting out wheat is genuinely helpful versus when it’s just another wellness myth. We also explore the surprising benefits of dark chocolate, from its antio...
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