Your kitchen cupboards are stuffed full of ingredients that can boost your health.

From tins of beans and lentils which are not only good for your gut health, they are great sources of plant protein.

To fish and olive oil with heart boosting omega 3.

Find out what other goodies are lurking in your cupboards and how to use them in your diet.

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Your kitchen is filled with ingredients that can significantly enhance your health and well-being. Discover these powerful foods and learn simple, effective ways to incorporate them into your busy lifestyle.

This week we delve into your dried herbs and spice rack. You may have thought that they are just there to make your food taste better but many of them have some amazing health benefits too.

Discover the health benefits of turmeric, cinnamon and saffron, and how to use them in your everyday diet.

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A huge thank you to the podcast sponsor, Revive Active, Ireland's leading Super Supplement Brand, Their award-winning powder formulas are designed with everyday well-being in mind.

To find out more about their fabulous range of super supplements visit their website.

Ultra Processed foods or UPF are foods that have been industrially produced and contain chemicals such as colours, sweeteners, thickeners and stabilisers.

Are they even food? Or should they be labelled as food like substances.

This week I share how much of our modern diet is made up of these substances and how to spot a UPF.

Convenient does not necessarily mean that food is processed or unhealthy.

There are lots of great convenience foods that I include in my kitchen to help me create quick, tasty, healthy meals.

This week I share with you what they are and how I use them.

You might want to eat before you listen to this weeks episode.

Throughout history people have processed foods to make them last longer, improve the taste or make them more transportable.

This week I explain what they are, and how many of them actually make the foods easier to digest and supportive of gut health.

There is a classification called the NOVA scale that rates foods by the level of processing.

The four levels are

• Unprocessed and minimally processed foods
• Processed culinary ingredients
• Processed foods
• Ultra-processed foods

This week I explain how we came up with these levels and what foods are in each.

Using Feng Shui principles along with decluttering can support your emotional well-being. Stephanie Hemstead-Williams shares her insights into ways that we can declutter and improve the energy flow of our home, which will improve our personal energy levels too.

This episode is part of our 'Beyond the Plate' series where we explore what, besides food, is having an impact on our health and wellbeing.

A huge thank you to the podcast sponsor, Revive Active, Ireland's leading Super Supplement Brand, their award-winning powder formulas are designed with everyday well-being in mind.

To find out more about their fabulous range of super supplements visit their website www.reviveactive.com and enter code Wendy10 to get 10% off your purchases.

The Blue Zones, are regions around the world known for their exceptional longevity and vitality, and they offer valuable insights into the role of community in health and longevity. In places like Okinawa in Japan, Sardinia, and Ikaria, strong social bonds and a sense of belonging are deeply ingrained in daily life. From shared meals to intergenerational interactions, community is woven into the fabric of these societies, contributing to the health and happiness of their residents.

Don't underestimate the power of community and connection. Whether it's sharing a meal with loved ones, participating in group activities, or simply reaching out to a friend, prioritising meaningful connections can have a profound impact on our long-term health and happiness. In our increasingly disconnected world, combatting loneliness has become a pressing public health concern.

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A huge thank you to the podcast sponsor, Revive Active, Ireland's leading Super Supplement Brand, their award-winning powder formulas are designed with everyday well-being in mind.

To find out more about their fabulous range of super supplements visit their website www.reviveactive.com and enter code Wendy10 to get 10% off your purchases.