The Wellness Scoop

Sugar, Bread, The Immune System Breakthrough & When to Exercise


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Is spinach really bad for you? We break down the latest controversy around oxalates, calcium and whether leafy greens are as harmful as some claim.

A media doctor says two tablespoons of sugar are healthier than two slices of wholewheat bread—but is this just another viral nutrition myth? We unpack the science behind the claim.

Scientists have uncovered a new part of the immune system that could lead to a breakthrough in natural antibiotics. Could this discovery change the future of medicine?

Plus, new research suggests morning and evening workouts could lower cancer risk—does when you exercise really matter?

We also discuss why nutrition misinformation spreads so fast, why slushies are no longer recommended for kids under 8, and answer a listener's question on overcoming fear of calories in nutritious meals.


Recommendations This Week:

  • I Can’t Smile or Play with My Kids: Life After My Brain Injury by Clemency Burton-Hill
  • I May Be Wrong by Björn Natthiko Lindeblad
  •  Let Them by Mel Robbins
  • My NutriWeb - for health professionals CPD
  • Saturated Facts by Dr. Idz

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