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The Wellness Scoop

​​Habit Stacking, Sugar vs Sweeteners & Adaptogens

The Wellness Scoop

The Wellness Scoop

Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Mental Health

4.7 • 4.9K Ratings

🗓️ 9 October 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

This week on The Wellness Scoop we’re answering your questions, starting with one of the most common debates: is it better to add sugar or a sweetener to your tea? We’ll look at what the latest science and WHO guidance actually says, and the best way to approach it long term. We then dive into fibre, the difference between soluble and insoluble, how they work together in the gut, and whether you really need to worry about getting the perfect balance between the two. Next up, calcium. If you eat little or no dairy, how can you still meet your needs? We’ll cover the top plant-based sources, from sesame seeds and hummus to calcium-set tofu and fortified milks, plus why vitamin D is just as important for absorption. We also unpack the growing trend for adaptogens like ashwagandha, maca and lion’s mane, asking how much evidence there really is behind the hype and whether they’re worth the spend. And finally, how to keep your healthy eating habits going as the seasons change. We’ll explore habit stacking, the behavioural science behind linking new habits to ones you already do, and share practical ways to boost the nutrition of your favourite autumn comfort foods so you can carry your summer momentum through the darker months. Recommendations: Rhi’s new book : Pre order The Fibre Formula ⁠https://geni.us/TheFibreFormula White Mausu Smoky Chilli Oil  The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak  Find out more from the amazing Sophie Bertrand HERE and order a copy of her book, Forking Wellness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

This episode is sponsored by Guy Dogs, the charity helping people with sight loss live the life they choose.

0:07.2

Exactly. And we have just watched their new short film, Life All In. And honestly, I so recommend it is just so uplifting.

0:16.0

It just shows people with sight loss getting on with their life, cooking, creating, hiking, even ab-sailing,

0:21.8

which was unbelievable. It's just full of energy and joy, empowerment, and it's such a powerful

0:27.4

minder that life is all about taking part, whatever that looks like for you. And I think what

0:32.2

really surprised both of us is how much more there is to guide dogs than, you know, just guide dogs, I suppose.

0:38.5

Even those little furry heroes, they're just so incredible, Ella, they're just so gorgeous.

0:43.8

And as you said, Rie, I think they're doing so much more than what we probably all think.

0:47.1

They're also helping with everything from mobility training and confidence building to tech

0:51.7

support and even children's services.

0:54.1

It really is all about giving people the tools and confidence to to tech support and even children's services. It really is all about giving

0:55.3

people the tools and confidence to live independently and do the things that they love. So important.

1:00.7

It really is. And the amazing thing is that anybody can help. So you can all get involved by donating

1:05.7

or volunteering or even sponsoring a puppy, which let's be honest, it does sound pretty irresistible, Ella.

1:12.4

I would love to do that.

1:13.6

Exactly.

1:14.2

So if you would also like to see the film or find out how you can support their incredible work,

1:18.4

just head to guidedogs.org.

1:20.8

com.

1:21.7

Yeah, that's guidedogs.org.

1:23.3

Because everyone deserves to live the life that they choose.

1:27.2

This episode is sponsored by Simprove, one of the UK's number one gut health supplements.

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