Diet culture has become so entrenched in our society and daily lives that we often don't even notice it. For many, to spend the six months between Christmas and summer on a diet or working to achieve a "bikini body" is just a regular part of our year. But despite our obsession with dieting and weight loss, obesity rates continue to climb, alongside rates of depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and eating disorders.  In this episode I discuss: What is diet culture How diet culture...

Without a doubt, the most common question that pings up in my DMs is about what diet someone should be on if they are struggling with PCOS. This population group often really struggles with weight, or difficulty losing weight. Thanks to our weight-obsessed culture, this has a huge impact on body image and self-esteem. Women are also concerned about the impact PCOS can have on the rest of their health, including fertility. The internet is a wealth of information but unfortunately is also...

If you enjoyed my previous episode all about the gut microbiome, you're going to want to listen! Now that you're fully clued up on the basics, I wanted to make a quick bonus episode, to address some common questions and myths that tend to come up when talking about gut health. In this bonus episode, I discuss: Leaky Gut Probiotics Fermented Foods Sweeteners Bloating If you haven't already listened to my first episode about the gut, I highly recommend you listen to that...

Gut health is increasingly recognised as a key integral part of health and wellbeing. But until relatively recently, studies focused mainly on the basic pipework in and of itself. As impressive as this is (our "pipework" is super complex!), we now know that this is just brushing the surface. Living within our gut, is an entire ecosystem of living microorganisms, collectively known as the microbiota. We have a lot left to understand, but it is clear that these microbes play massively into our...

"Food additive" is almost a bad word in today's health and fitness culture. The messaging around additives often brings about a lot of fear and anxiety around our food choices, and it becomes almost impossible to get through your grocery shopping without buying something that you've been told is killing you. I always promote a diet based on whole foods, but it's unrealistic to eliminate all packaged foods from our lives. But should we be? Are food additives really as bad as they're made out...

There are two types of people - those who read food labels, and those who don't. Maybe you're in the latter and have no interest whatsoever in starting; and that's cool. But this episode is for those who want to unlock the power of food labels, yet just don't know how. Food labels can seem super complex and overwhelming at first glance - a mish-mash of letters and symbols that seem far too time-consuming to read. But I fully believe that being able to understand how to read food labels is key...

This year has obviously been one of the craziest many of us will have ever experienced. New Years Resolutions, as a result, might be the farthest thing from our minds right now; and that's okay. But, if you feel up for it, I truly believe in the power of goal-setting - of challenging yourself to be better. But the typical resolutions that are made by the masses year after year (losing weight being a particularly common one) are often pointless. They're made without much thought, and are often...

Athletes have an amazing ability to give their sport their all - they're driven, ambitious, and dedicated. But sadly, when individuals are not protected and exposed to an environment saturated with a focus on body weight and restrictive behaviours, these positive traits can easily turn toxic. While eating disorders can affect anyone from all backgrounds, athletes have shown to be particularly susceptible due to performance anxiety and pressures to succeed at any cost. In this episode, I...

The last couple of decades have seen the term “superfood” surge in popularity, and its success shows no signs of slowing down. But what is a superfood, and how important are they for health? In this episode, I will be delving into the evidence behind superfoods and discussing the role marketing can have on our food choices and attitudes towards health and nutrition.  DISCLAIMER: The information discussed in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should never...

COVID-19 has massively impacted all of our lives in so many ways. With winter approaching and the potential for increasing lockdown measures coming back into play, it can feel harder to stay positive. One thing most of us will have found challenging during this whole pandemic is staying engaged with healthy behaviours. While I think we all appreciate our health now more than ever, the loss of our normal routines and habits can make us feel rather lost around food. I really believe that eating...

In this week's episode, we take a detailed look at "Set Point Theory" and discuss how our genetics influence body shape, size and susceptibility to weight gain. While obesity is talked about almost obsessively within our society, rarely is genetics brought into the conversation, despite strong evidence of it's role. Recognising this interplay between our genes and our environment in determining body size helps us to broaden our minds as to what "health" truly means so we can foster a more...

Hello, and welcome to my brand new podcast: The Better Bite. Before we get started on some of our topics, I wanted to take 10 minutes to introduce myself. Take a listen and get ready for what's to come! Find me on Instagram @katiewilsonrd, and check out my blog at www.saltandhoney.co.uk