Niyi Obafemi-Olopade, founder of Novice Kitchen, joins us to talk about growing up between Nigeria and the UK, building a Selfridges-listed food brand, and why the history behind a dish matters more than most people realise.

We get into the real controversy — who owns jerk chicken? What is cultural appropriation in food and where's the line? Plus the ongoing debate between Instagram chefs and trained chefs, and why London has the best food scene in the world.

Full of strong opinions and genuine insight into food culture. One of our best episodes.

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What if the reason your diet isn't working has nothing to do with willpower - and everything to do with your DNA?

In this episode of Making Healthy Easy, we sit down with Rachel Clarkson, the UK's leading DNA dietician and founder of The DNA Way. Rachel breaks down the science of nutrigenomics — how your unique genetic variations influence the way your body responds to food, caffeine, exercise, and more.

Here's what we cover:
• What nutrigenomics actually is (and why most diets are built for the "average" person — who doesn't exist)
• The coffee gene: why your caffeine limit could be doubling your cardiovascular risk
• How your FTO gene determines whether a high-protein diet will work for you
• Why some people burn fat through exercise and others simply don't — and what to do about it
• The GLUT2 gene and whether your sugar cravings are genetic or emotional
• Collagen, AGEs, and what your DNA reveals about your skin health
• Why DNA-based nutrition leads to better long-term adherence than any generic diet
• Rachel's personal story: from yo-yo dieting and frustration to finally finding clarity through her own DNA

Whether you've tried every diet going or you're just getting started on your health journey, this episode will change the way you think about food, your body, and what "healthy" actually means for you.

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Ben Alldis on Peloton, Fitness Habits, and Why the Food System Is Failing Us

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Alldis - Peloton’s first UK male instructor, author of Raise the Bar, and former private equity professional - to unpack what it really takes to be healthy in today’s world.

We explore why staying fit is simple on paper (but incredibly hard in practice) and how modern lifestyles, ultra-processed foods, and unrealistic fitness expectations are holding people back.

Ben shares his journey from finance to fitness, how he was discovered by Peloton, and the mindset shift that changed his life after a cancer diagnosis.

We also dive into:

• Why most people fail to build sustainable fitness habits
• The truth about nutrition, processed foods, and “healthy” marketing
• How the UK & US food systems may be sabotaging your health
• The 4 pillars of long-term wellness: training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset
• Why consistency beats intensity every time
• The role of community in fitness (and why Peloton works)
• How to think about health like an investment portfolio

If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent with fitness, nutrition, or routines—this episode will change how you think about health for the long term.

Key Takeaways:

• Health is simple, but not easy
• Small daily habits compound over time
• Ultra-processed foods are engineered for overconsumption
• Movement throughout the day matters more than one intense workout
• Discipline > motivation

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In this episode, we sit down with Yang Liu, co-founder of JustWears, to unpack her journey from growing up in a cotton-farming village in China to building a multi-million pound sustainable brand in the UK all because of some sweaty balls.

We cover the real environmental cost of cotton, how material science is reshaping fashion, and what it takes to launch a product that people actually want—starting with one of the UK’s most successful Kickstarter campaigns.

Yang also shares her honest take on entrepreneurship, why work-life balance might be a myth, and what it’s really like building a company while preparing for motherhood.

What You’ll Learn

• How JustWears scaled from idea to global brand
• The problem with cotton and fast fashion
• How to win on Kickstarter
• The realities of startup life
• Why founders need to focus on decision-making, not just hard work

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Episode 4 of the Making Healthy Easy Podcast kicks off with Anjula Devi, world famous Indian chef. She takes us on a trip down memory lane, from being the first Asian family on her street, to her Dads delicious recipe's which broke down the racial stereotypes their neighbours had placed on them.


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Episode 3 of the Making Healthy Easy Podcast kicks off with David Birtwistle, one of the stars of Netflix's very first season of mega-hit Too Hot To Handle. While lots of his co-stars have gone on to chase fame, David has settled down, gotten married, become an unbelievable marathon athlete, joining the sub-3 hour club, all while returning to University to pursue his MBE.


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Episode 2 of the Making Healthy Easy Podcast kicks off with the uniquely impressive Will Buxton, who talks all about his time as a military Doctor, the science behind why a hidden deficiency is causing depression in Women, and the pressures of being the descendent of the man who ended slavery in the UK.

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Episode 1 of the Making Healthy Easy Podcast kicks off with the amazing Shaun Stafford, who talks all about his time attending Oxford University, the effects of spending years in a calorie deficit, and testosterone boosters and testosterone boosting foods.


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