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The Nutrition Nuggets Podcast

The Nutrition Nuggets Podcast

By: Dale Pinnock
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Helping YOU get clarity on Nutrition. Presented by Dale Pinnock 'The Medicinal Chef'. Best selling author of 20 books that are now in 19 Languages in 22 countries. Dale holds a BSc in Human Nutrition, a BSc in Herbal Medicine, and a Post Graduate degree in Nutritional Medicine from the University of Surrey. A regular face on British TV shows such as This Morning, Lorraine and co presenter of ITV's big hit show 'Eat, Shop, Save', Dale is passionate about delivering clarity and understanding to the subject of nutrition, in a time when information is so often driven by fads, fashion, half truths and unqualified influencers peddling their ideas. This podcast aims to deliver short sharp evidence based bursts of information around a different subject each week.

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  • Does snacking help you… or make things worse?
    Apr 17 2026

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    In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the most common — and most misunderstood — parts of modern eating: snacking.

    On the surface, it seems simple. A handful of something here, a quick bite there… it feels harmless, and in some cases even helpful. But when you zoom out and look at the bigger picture, the impact of snacking on the body is far more significant than most people realise.

    The challenge is, it’s not just about what you snack on. It’s about what happens inside your body every time you eat — how your system responds, how often those responses are triggered, and what that means over the course of a full day, a full week, and beyond.

    For many people, snacking is something that happens automatically. It becomes part of the rhythm of the day. But what if that rhythm isn’t actually working in your favour?

    In this episode, we take a closer look at what’s really going on beneath the surface, and why this one daily habit can have a much bigger influence on energy, appetite, and overall health than you might expect.

    If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for something between meals without really thinking about it — or wondering whether your eating pattern is helping or hindering your progress — this is one you’ll want to hear.

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    10 mins
  • What happens when you don’t eat enough fibre?
    Apr 10 2026

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    In this episode we take a deeper look at fibre — and why it’s doing far more in the body than most people realise.

    For years, fibre has been framed as something that simply “keeps you regular”. But the reality is far more interesting. Fibre plays a central role in gut health, cholesterol regulation, blood sugar control, appetite signalling, and even inflammation.

    In this episode, I walk you through what actually happens inside the body when fibre intake is consistently low. We explore how fibre feeds the gut microbiome, how this leads to the production of short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, and why these compounds are so important for maintaining the integrity of the gut lining and regulating inflammation.

    We also look at how fibre influences cholesterol metabolism through bile acid recycling, how it stabilises blood sugar responses, and why it plays such a key role in appetite control and long-term metabolic health.

    This is a practical, science-based breakdown designed to help you understand why fibre is not just an optional extra — but a foundational part of a healthy diet.

    If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re getting enough fibre, or why it matters beyond digestion, this episode will give you a much clearer picture.

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    14 mins
  • Inflammation - The 5 Diet Changes You NEED To Make Fast.
    Mar 27 2026

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    Inflammation is at the core of virtually every chronic disease. If you’ve been trying to follow an anti inflammatory diet but still struggling with symptoms, fatigue, joint pain, or underlying health issues… you’re not alone.
    The truth is, most advice around anti inflammatory foods and anti inflammatory eating is either incomplete, oversimplified, or just plain misleading.
    In this video, we break down what actually drives inflammation in the body, and how your daily diet either pushes that process in the wrong direction… or helps bring it back under control.
    This isn’t about cutting out random foods or following restrictive trends. It’s about understanding the key dietary factors that influence inflammation at a physiological level — and making simple, practical changes that actually work.
    Whether you’re interested in an anti inflammatory diet for weight loss, reducing chronic inflammation, improving metabolic health, supporting heart health, or simply feeling better day to day… this video will give you a much clearer picture of what matters, and what doesn’t.

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    26 mins
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This podcast is so worth listening to. It goes into quite a lot of detail but then explains that detail in practical terms. I’m definitely going to re listen to it. I’m going to work my way through the whole series.

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