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The Wellness Scoop

Best Foods for Brain & Gut Health + The Social Media Reckoning

4/20/202652 min

This week on The Wellness Scoop, we explore what’s shaping our health from both a biological and cultural perspective, from the foods that support our brain and gut to the systems influencing how we think, feel and behave every day. We revisit our conversation on screen time with new data showing just how fast modern children’s content has become, look at shifting attitudes towards social media as trust and engagement decline, and unpack emerging research suggesting microplastics may have been overestimated in some cases. We then dive into the science behind the MIND diet and its link to slower brain ageing and reduced dementia risk, alongside a practical breakdown of the best foods to support your gut and the ones to limit. Finally, we explore a landmark trial holding Meta and Google accountable for mental health harm, and what this could mean for the future of social media. Recommendations:  Order your copy of Ella's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pre-order your copy of Rhi's upcoming book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fibre Formula⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clips

Landmark Trial Targets Platforms
Avalanche Of Lawsuits Coming
Protein Hype Versus Evidence
Numbers Behind Brain Protection
Cocomelon Cuts Like Torture
Are Microplastic Findings Flawed?
Keep Extreme Diet Stories Private

Transcript preview

First 90 seconds

  1. Ella Mills· Host0:00

    [gentle music] Welcome to the Wellness Scoop, your twice weekly dose of health and wellness inspiration. And as always, we're both here as your hosts. I'm Ella Mills.

  2. Rhiannon Lambert· Host0:11

    And I'm Rhiannon Lambert. And after a decade in this wellness industry, we know how overwhelming and confusing health advice can be, and that's why we're here, to cut through the noise and make healthier living simple, fun, and very personal.

  3. Ella Mills· Host0:25

    Exactly that. And we have so much great stuff coming up for you in today's show. Ri, will you tell everyone what's coming?

  4. Rhiannon Lambert· Host0:32

    Of course. We have got a wonderful show today. Now, first up, we've got how fast modern kids content has become, and why it matters, and why adults are stepping back from social media. That's something Ella and I discuss a lot. And the new research questioning microplastic data. We've got the mind diet and its link to brain aging and dementia risk, the best foods to support your gut health and what to limit, and a landmark social media trial, what it could change. And of course, we had to bring this one in today, why dog ownership might be one of the most underrated health habits, Ella. So it's a big show.

  5. Ella Mills· Host1:11

    [gentle music] First of all, how are you?

  6. Rhiannon Lambert· Host1:20

    Yeah, I'm good, Ella. I feel like we've had a bit of sunshine in the UK, and I hate to be that Brit that just talks about the weather, but we all know it does definitely boost our mood.

  7. Unknown speaker1:29

    [laughs]

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