Fab Female Nutrition

About Fab Female Nutrition

I'm Wendy Hill, from HillStart Nutrition. I'm a Nutritional Therapist specialising in mid-life health. I help women understand their bodies, regain their energy, and feel like themselves again - reducing unnecessary restriction, overwhelm or conflicting advice. This podcast is where I cut through the noise to give you sensible advice, real food and genuine support. We'll explore how nutrition, lifestyle and simple daily habits influence your hormones, gut health, energy, sleep and long-term wellbeing. I'm a huge foodie, so you can expect plenty of practical, realistic ways to eat well and feel good. Alongside solo episodes, I also bring you conversations with experts who share a passion for health, helping you build knowledge, confidence and a way of living that actually works.

Publisher

Wendy Hill

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Sept 2019

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

309 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Want to age well? 5 things to eat now for better health later (308)

   What you eat today isn't just about your weight or how you feel this afternoon – it's an investment in your future health. In the first episode of my new Healthy Ageing series, I'm looking at five simple areas of nutrition that can help us feel well now, while supporting our muscle, bones, brain, cardiovascular and metabolic health for the decades ahead. We'll talk about why protein becomes increasingly important as we age, why plant diversity and fibre matter, the healthy fats we shouldn't be afraid of, where ultra-processed foods fit into a realistic diet, and why micronutrients deserve more attention. I'm also sharing some really practical ways to improve what you're already eating – because healthy ageing doesn't require a perfect diet, expensive longevity foods or complicated biohacking. Plus, I explain why I believe an Annual Health MOT can be such a useful investment in your future health, helping you understand important markers including vitamin D, B12, folate, ferritin, HbA1c and cholesterol before they potentially become a bigger issue. This month's question is simple: What can I easily do today – and every day – that gives me the best chance of still feeling healthy, strong, independent and enjoying my life decades from now? Because we're not trying to stop ageing. We're building a body and brain that can support us brilliantly as we age. 🎧 Also mentioned: Episode 306 – Fibre: The Forgotten Nutrient Sponsored by Revive Active (https://reviveactive.com/) Thank you to Revive Active for continuing to support the Fab Female Nutrition podcast. Use code WENDY15 for 15% off. Annual Health MOTFind out more about my Annual Health Blood Test and consultation at https://hillstart.me.uk/product/annual-blood-test/

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Do You Really Need Supplements in Midlife? What I Take and Why (307)

   Do you really need all those supplements sitting in your cupboard? Magnesium, omega-3, creatine, vitamin D, gut health supplements… there seems to be a supplement for almost everything in midlife. But how do you know what you actually need — and whether what you're taking is doing anything at all? In this episode of Fab Female Nutrition, I'm finishing our September theme of supporting midlife health from the ground up by talking about supplements: where they can be genuinely useful, when food should come first, and why I believe every supplement you take should have a reason for being there. I'm also taking you inside my own supplement routine, sharing what I personally take, what I only use occasionally, and most importantly, why. We cover magnesium, omega-3, creatine, PHGG, digestive enzymes and Revive Active, as well as why testing can sometimes be much more useful than simply guessing what you need. In this episode: Do you actually need all those supplements in your cupboard? The supplements I personally take — and why How testing influenced my decision to supplement omega-3 Why creatine is part of my routine The gut supplements I use occasionally rather than every day Why vitamin D, iron, B12 and other nutrients may be worth testing rather than guessing How to decide whether a supplement still deserves a place in your cupboard This isn't about giving you a shopping list of supplements you should take. We're all different, and our needs are different too. Instead, I want you to look at what you're already taking and ask one simple question: What is this supplement's job? If you don't know why you're taking it, perhaps that's the first thing to find out. Plus, a big thank you to podcast sponsors Revive Active. And next month, we're moving from the foundations of midlife health into healthy ageing — what we can do now to support our muscle, brain, metabolic health, mobility and independence for the decades ahead.

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   The Forgotten Nutrient 96% of us aren't getting enough of (306)

   We hear constantly about protein, magnesium, omega-3, creatine and the latest supplements. But there's one nutrient that 96% of UK adults aren't getting enough of - and I think we've almost forgotten about it. It's fibre. Fibre might not have the marketing campaign that protein currently has, but it's about far more than simply keeping your bowels regular. In this episode of Fab Female Nutrition, I'm looking at why fibre deserves much more attention, particularly in midlife. We talk about the gut microbiome, how some fibres are fermented by our gut microbes to produce short-chain fatty acids, and why eating a variety of fibre-rich foods matters for both gut and long-term health. More importantly, I'm sharing really simple ways to get more fibre without suddenly overhauling your diet - because if you're currently eating very little, jumping straight to 30g tomorrow may leave your digestive system feeling decidedly unhappy! In this episode: Why fibre has become our forgotten nutrient Why UK adults should be aiming for around 30g a day What fibre actually does in your digestive system How fibre feeds your gut microbiome What short-chain fatty acids are and why they matter Why both the quantity and variety of fibre matter Easy ways to add more fibre to your meals Why you should increase fibre gradually The importance of hydration and movement alongside fibre What to do if increasing fibre makes your digestive symptoms worse I also share a lovely real-life story from someone who's recently completed the 28 days from my Nourish to Flourish book (https://nourishtoflourishbook.co.uk/), plus some of the digestive symptom data from my 28 Day Transformation Programme. And a big thank you to podcast sponsors Revive Active. (https://www.reviveactive.com) I also share why I'm currently taking Zest Active myself alongside getting my own food and lifestyle foundations back on track. My challenge this week? Choose ONE fibre upgrade. Add seeds and berries to breakfast. Swap to wholegrain bread. Add chickpeas to your lunch. Put another vegetable on your dinner. You don't need to change everything tomorrow. Start with one thing, do it consistently and build from there.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

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82

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

81

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