Blood Sugar Spikes, Magnesium & Eating Well on a Budget
Thu Feb 05 2026
This week on The Wellness Scoop, we’re answering your questions on eating well in real life, especially when routines are disrupted, budgets are stretched and online wellness advice starts to feel overwhelming.
We talk about healthy eating around shift work, whether fruit on its own really causes harmful blood sugar spikes, and how to avoid a whole food approach tipping into restriction or food anxiety. We also unpack the surge in protein-focused TV shows and “nutrient-dense” supermarket ranges, and what’s genuinely useful versus clever marketing.
There’s practical guidance on fibre too, including how to lower intake temporarily when advised, and how to reintroduce it without gut discomfort. We answer a brilliant question on magnesium and sleep, cutting through supplement hype to look at what the evidence says and whether food can meet your needs.
Finally, we explore smart supermarket shopping, whether budget and premium stores differ nutritionally, what’s worth spending more on, and where you can save without compromising health. Along the way, we share listener tips on affordable swaps and low-tox home choices.
Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to hello@wellness-scoop.com.
Recommendations:
Books: The Housemaid and Heart the Lover
Podcast: The Rest is Entertainment Brooklyn Beckham’s Explosive Statement
Tea: Dragonfly Rooibos Vanilla Tea
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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This week on The Wellness Scoop, we’re answering your questions on eating well in real life, especially when routines are disrupted, budgets are stretched and online wellness advice starts to feel overwhelming. We talk about healthy eating around shift work, whether fruit on its own really causes harmful blood sugar spikes, and how to avoid a whole food approach tipping into restriction or food anxiety. We also unpack the surge in protein-focused TV shows and “nutrient-dense” supermarket ranges, and what’s genuinely useful versus clever marketing. There’s practical guidance on fibre too, including how to lower intake temporarily when advised, and how to reintroduce it without gut discomfort. We answer a brilliant question on magnesium and sleep, cutting through supplement hype to look at what the evidence says and whether food can meet your needs. Finally, we explore smart supermarket shopping, whether budget and premium stores differ nutritionally, what’s worth spending more on, and where you can save without compromising health. Along the way, we share listener tips on affordable swaps and low-tox home choices. Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to hello@wellness-scoop.com. Recommendations: Books: The Housemaid and Heart the Lover Podcast: The Rest is Entertainment Brooklyn Beckham’s Explosive Statement Tea: Dragonfly Rooibos Vanilla Tea 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