Reclaiming Our Attention, Cancer-Linked Ingredients & Fermented Foods

The Wellness Scoop

Mental Health, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 5.9K Ratings

🗓️ 16 February 2026

⏱️ 57 minutes

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This week on The Wellness Scoop, we’re talking about why so many of us feel constantly distracted, what new research is revealing about cancer-linked ingredients in everyday foods, and why fermented foods are one of the most evidence-backed habits worth building into real life. We break down why attention feels so hard to hold onto right now, how scrolling, sleep and alcohol quietly shape focus and memory, and what the science actually shows helps us reclaim concentration without cutting technology out altogether. We also unpack major new studies linking long-term exposure to certain food preservatives with increased cancer and type 2 diabetes risk, what this says about how our food system has changed, and the realistic food swaps that matter most. We close by looking at fermented foods, why aiming to include them weekly, or ideally daily, is strongly linked to better gut health, lower inflammation and overall wellbeing, and how to do it simply. Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to hello@wellness-scoop.com. Find out more about today's contributor, Sophie Medlin at City Dietitions - and check out her work with Which? where she gives the lowdown on supplements Order your copy of Ella's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pre-order your copy of Rhi's upcoming book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fibre Formula⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:07.1	Welcome to the Wellness Scoop.
1:09.0	Your twice weekly now dose of health and wellness inspiration.
1:13.3	And as always, we are both here as your host. I'm Ella Males. And I'm Rihanna Lambert. And after a
1:18.9	decade in the wellness industry, we know that it can be so overwhelming and confusing. And that's why
1:24.6	we've created this podcast to cut through the noise and make all the healthier living simple, fun and personal.
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1:37.0	Another big, fantastic show to kickstart your Monday. We have got why our attention span feels under pressure, the habits that are quietly affecting focus
1:46.5	and memory, and some new research on cancer-linked food additives, then simple swaps to reduce
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