The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast

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1. How to improve your mood, energy and brain health from breakfast to dinner | Professor Tim Spector

   4 november 2026 · 1 uur 18 min

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   Every time you cook a meal, you could be shaping your mood, energy and how clearly you think, as well as supporting your long-term brain health. Lees meer

   In this episode, we explore the links between diet, gut microbes, inflammation and brain health with Professor Tim Spector.

   And we get really foodie, talking through a day of eating, from his go-to breakfast to easy midweek dinners.

   Professor Spector is Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College London, a pioneering gut microbiome researcher, scientific co-founder of ZOE and bestselling author. His new cookbook, Good Mood Food, explores how what we eat shapes how we feel, think and age.

   We cover:

   How inflammation and the gut–brain connection may influence your mood

   Blood sugar, brain fog and the debate around glucose spikes

   Tim’s yoghurt and kefir breakfast bowl, with berries, nuts and seeds

   What to look for when buying kefir

   Easy lunches

   Oily fish, omega-3s and ways to use sardines, anchovies and mackerel

   Adding more plants and fermented foods to your everyday dinners

   A two-week breakfast challenge and how to track how you feel

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2. 4 food groups to lower inflammation, support your immune system and help you age well | Dr Jeffrey Bland

   21 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 25 min

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   Every time you sit down to eat, you’re giving your body information. Lees meer

   Compounds in your food act as signals that influence your gut microbes, immune response and even the expression of your genes.

   That’s the idea we explore today with biochemist Dr Jeffrey Bland, widely known as the father of functional medicine. He co-founded the Institute for Functional Medicine and wrote The Disease Delusion, one of my all-time favourite books!

   We bring the research back to your kitchen with four food priorities for gut health, immune resilience and healthy ageing: polyphenols, fibre, healthy fats and fermented foods. Plus, why we all need to eat more bitter foods!

   In this episode:

   How food can influence gene expression

   The link between immune health, metabolism and ageing

   Polyphenol-rich foods and why variety matters

   Fibre and fermented foods for gut health

   Omega-3s, olive oil and inflammation

   Fish versus fish oil supplements

   Bitter foods and how they may help regulate appetite

   If you want to put food as medicine on your plate, try The Doctor’s Kitchen app for free. Every recipe has these principles baked in.

   Dr Jeffrey Bland’s new book ’The Nourished Gene’ releases on April 27, 2027 and is available for preorder now at https://jeffreybland.com/

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3. How to lower inflammation from morning to evening | Dr Jenna Macciochi

   7 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 15 min

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   👉 If you’d like help eating a more anti-inflammatory diet, try The Doctor’s Kitchen app free for 7 days. Lees meer

   Inflammation has become a huge wellness buzzword, but it isn’t always bad. It’s an essential part of how your immune system protects and repairs your body.

   The problem is long-term, unwanted inflammation. It’s linked to heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other chronic health problems. And it may also play a role in how we feel day to day, including our energy, gut health, skin and more.

   The good news is that simple changes to what you eat and how you live can help keep inflammation well regulated.

   Today, I’m joined by Dr Jenna Macciochi, an immunologist, author and inflammation expert with over 20 years of experience.

   We walk through:

   What inflammation actually is and why everyone is talking about it

   The biggest everyday drivers of inflammation

   What to eat to support a healthy inflammatory response

   How light, movement, stress and sleep affect your immune system

   Simple habits to build into your day, from morning to evening

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4. Professor shares 8 foods to lower inflammation and help you age slower | Professor Robert Thomas

   23 september 2026 · 1 uur 8 min

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   If you want to stay healthier for longer, one of the best things you can do is lower chronic inflammation. Lees meer

   The great thing is, food is one of the most powerful tools we have.

   So I sat down with Professor Rob Thomas, consultant oncologist at Addenbrooke's and UCLH, Professor of Sports and Nutritional Science, and one of the UK's leading experts in healthy ageing, to talk about what makes the biggest difference.

   We cover:

   The best foods to lower chronic inflammation

   The link between inflammation and ageing

   How to reduce your biological age

   Why grip strength predicts how well you'll age

   There are so many practical takeaways in this one. I hope it inspires you to add a few more anti-inflammatory foods to your plate this week!

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   One of the most important ways we can impact our health, feel stronger and more energetic everyday and even slow ageing is by lowering inflammation. And the good news is, that what you choose to put on your plate is a powerful lever to reduce it, alongside improving sleep, moving more and stressing less.

   So today I'm joined by Professor Robert Thomas, NHS Consultant Oncologist at Addenbrooke's and Bedford Hospitals, and Head of Integrative Oncology at The Royal London Hospital for Integrative Medicine, where he advises lifestyle, complementary and nutritional strategies to improve patient outcomes.

   We’re going to discuss the 8 key foods he believes we should be eating everyday to optimise inflammation to help us live longer, healthier lives and protect us from diseases of ageing including cancer and heart disease.

   Professor shares 8 longevity foods to eat daily to protect against ageing

   OR

   Eat these 8 foods daily to reduce inflammation and age slower

   SEE SUGGESTED DISCUSSION POINTS FROM ROB BELOW.

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5. Obesity professor explains 5 reasons why calories don't count and what to focus on instead | Professor Giles Yeo

   9 september 2026 · 1 uur 21 min

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   Next time you look at the calories on the back of a packet or the nutritional breakdown of a recipe, remember that number doesn't tell you the whole story. Lees meer

   It says nothing about the nutrients, the quality of the food, how satisfying it'll be, or even how many calories your body will actually absorb.

   To unpack it all, I'm joined by Professor Giles Yeo, Professor of Molecular Neuroendocrinology at the University of Cambridge, MBE, and author of the brilliant book Why Calories Don't Count.

   We cover:

   5 reasons calorie counting matters less than we think

   Why "low-cal" doesn't always mean healthy

   Why we don't absorb every calorie we eat

   Why the calories in nuts, avocados and seeds aren't the same as the calories in a ultra-processed foods, even when the numbers match

   Is fruit juice really healthy?

   3 strategies to maintain a healthy weight

   I hope this changes the way you think about calories and gives you a few practical ideas you can start using straight away. If you know someone who's always checking the calorie label before anything else, send this episode their way.

   As always, thanks for listening!

   Dr Rupy x

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6. The 3 macronutrients of happiness and how to build them into your life | Professor Arthur Brooks

   26 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 1 min

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   How do you become happier? Lees meer

   Professor Arthur Brooks describes 3 “macronutrients” for a happier life: enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning. Rather than chasing positive feelings, the idea is to build more of each into our everyday lives.

   We get into some really practical ways to do this, including:

   • Why being bored is good for your brain

   • The three times to put your phone away each day

   • How to make your downtime more meaningful

   • How to find more meaning through love, awe and spirituality

   👤 About today’s guest: Arthur Brooks is a professor at Vanderbilt University, a senior fellow at Harvard Business School, a New York Times bestselling author and a leading researcher on happiness and meaning.

   His latest book, The Meaning of Your Life, is out now. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Strength to Strength, it's an account of how the modern world sets us up to fail at finding meaning, and a plan for finding what you seek.

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7. A nutritionist’s guide to 30g of protein and over 10g of fibre in every meal | Dominique Ludwig

   12 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 5 min

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   I’ve been talking a lot about eating healthy high protein. And sometimes it feels like you have to choose a side. High protein or plant-focused. Lees meer

   But both play really important roles for energy, appetite, muscle health, gut health and healthy ageing.

   My guest today actually describes them as a dynamic duo 🤝 They work best together. You want both on your plate, not one crowding out the other.

   Dominique Ludwig is an accredited nutritionist and registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with more than 30 years of clinical experience helping people improve their health, energy and relationship with food.

   She’s also the author of the brilliant new book ‘No-Nonsense Nutrition’, which is filled with practical, realistic advice and beautiful recipes that make healthy eating feel really achievable.

   We cover:

   Protein recommendations for every meal

   Why protein becomes more important after 30

   The benefits of prioritising protein during menopause

   Top protein foods and easy 10g protein top-ups

   How to upgrade breakfasts, salads and pasta

   Whole carbs vs refined carbs

   How to lose weight without counting calories

   Building balanced plates that keep you full

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8. 4 ways your thoughts affect your metabolism, gut and longevity | Sarah Ann Macklin

   29 juli 2026 · 1 uur 5 min

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   What if I told you that two people could eat the exact same meal, with the exact same calories, and have completely different hormonal responses because of what they believed about what they were eating? Lees meer

   These aren't fringe findings.

   A growing body of evidence suggests that the way we think about our health can meaningfully impact our biology.

   In this episode, I'm joined by nutritionist and Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Ann Macklin to unpack four ways our thoughts can either help or hinder our health.

   We explore:

   • How your beliefs about food can influence hormones, appetite and metabolism

   • Why the way you think about exercise may affect the health benefits you experience

   • Whether your genes are really your destiny

   • Why self-compassion could be one of the most powerful tools for lasting health

   This is a fascinating conversation about the hidden connection between mind and body, and how changing the way we think could help shape our health for the better.

   Hope you enjoy this one and find something practical you can apply to your own life.

   Dr Rupy

   Learn more about Sarah's work

   Sarah's latest book 'Healthy Shouldn't Be This Hard' is out now

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9. 5 signs of low fibre and how to eat 30g a day without getting bloated | Dr Emily Leeming

   15 juli 2026 · 1 uur 23 min

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   I’ve been talking a lot about healthy protein and sometimes it can feel like you have to pick a side. Protein or fibre. But for long-term health, you want both on your plate. Lees meer

   The problem is, 96% of people still don’t hit the recommended daily fibre target. Even if you eat vegetables at every meal.

   A salad is brilliant for micronutrients and polyphenols, but alone it’s usually not enough to reach the 30g of fibre a day linked to better gut health, satiety, cholesterol and a lower risk of disease.

   But for a lot of people, trying to eat more fibre comes with one big problem… bloating.

   So today I’m joined by Dr Emily Leeming, former chef, registered dietitian, scientist at King’s College London and author of the new book ‘Fibre Power’, to break down how to increase fibre in a way that works for your gut.

   She brings a rare combination of ongoing research, clinical practice and love for food.

   We cover:

   Key signs you may not be eating enough fibre

   How to eat 30g of fibre a day without bloating

   High-fibre foods people often overlook

   The difference between high and low FODMAP foods

   Whether fibre supplements are worth it

   One fibre habit to start today

   It’s a really practical episode and I hope it leaves you inspired to make a few tweaks to gently increase your fibre intake.

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10. 5 foods to lose fat, regulate your appetite and improve your metabolism without counting calories | Dr Federica Amati

    1 juli 2026 · 1 uur 27 min

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    What’s the healthiest way to lose weight and keep it off without counting calories? Lees meer

    On paper, it sounds simple. But in a modern world of ultra-processed foods, clever marketing and disrupted hunger signals, it’s rarely that straightforward.

    And that’s why I think this is a conversation for everyone. Because learning to regulate your appetite is a health skill for all of us. It shapes your energy, your metabolic health, your gut and how you feel from one day to the next.

    👉 I’m joined by Dr Federica Amati, PhD, a Medical Scientist and Registered Public Health Nutritionist with over 15 years of experience in research and clinical practice.

    We take a food-first approach to fat loss by focusing on key foods that improve satiety.

    And we get into a really important and often overlooked topic. What you need to know before, during and after taking GLP-1 weight loss medications.

    We talk about…

    Why ultra-processed foods drive overeating

    The benefits of quality fibre, protein and healthy fats

    Whether skipping breakfast is helpful and how small changes in meal timing can improve your metabolic health

    How to make weight loss sustainable

    How to approach GLP-1 medications safely and effectively

    The Appetite Reset: How to Eat, Drink and Thrive Before, During and After GLP-1s by Dr Federica Amati. Release 25/06/26. (Penguin Michael Joseph, £25)

    And if you’re listening and wondering how to actually put this into practice day to day, that’s really the intention behind The Doctor’s Kitchen app. Every recipe is developed and tested in your London kitchen, with the pink fridge, to be high fibre, quality protein… and delicious!

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