What About Porridge is a nutrition podcast that explores the essential nutrients our bodies need for optimal health. Hosted by a nutritional therapist with a functional medicine approach, we discuss the importance of nutrient-dense foods, the science behind deficiencies, and how modern diets contribute to chronic health issues. Join us as we break down myths, explore ancestral wisdom, and offer evidence-based insights for improving health and longevity through diet.
What About Porridge
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What About Porridge is a nutrition podcast that explores the essential nutrients our bodies need for optimal health. Hosted by a nutritional therapist with a functional medicine approach, we discuss the importance of nutrient-dense foods, the science behind deficiencies, and how modern diets contribute to chronic health issues. Join us as we break down myths, explore ancestral wisdom, and offer evidence-based insights for improving health and longevity through diet.
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Recent Episodes
June 28, 2026
How to Fix Common Gut Problems: Part 1
<p>In this episode we outline strategies for addressing chronic gut problems - as part 1 of our two part series on overcoming common gut issues using a structured, scientific approach. </p><p>We also talk about the nutrient deficiencies I discovered after tracking a week of meals with Cronometer, and we dive into two standouts: choline and folate. </p><p>We also answer a listener question about protein intake for maintaining muscle mass as you age. </p><p>Looking ahead we'll be doing part 2 of how to fix common gut problems, this time going deeper and discussing what a practitioner might do to identify and treat the root cause, and we've also got a deep dive into cardiovascular disease coming soon.</p>
May 1, 2026
Why Paleo Is Still The Best Human Diet
<p>In this episode, we make the case for the Paleo diet, and lay out the evidence that shows that it's still the best diet for modern humans. </p><p>And we explore the reasons that so many people are fat, sick, and unhappy - something that's explained by the "evolutionary mismatch".</p><p>We also cover the release of the new US dietary guidelines, which finally spell the end of the low fat diet, and oh now much more closely aligned with the latest scientific research and our own view that we should all be eating a diet based on nutrient-dense whole foods diet.</p>
January 30, 2026
The Optimum Diet for Amateur Athletes
<p>In this episode we discuss the role of diet in supporting athletic performance.</p><p>Aimed at amateur athletes, this episode covers macro nutrient requirements, including up-to-date guidance for protein intake to support muscle protein synthesis, metabolic flexibility and the role of fat and carbohydrate as it applies to exercise intensity, and we also look at the micro nutrients that are critical for supporting energy metabolism, and recovery.</p><p>We also explore the case of John, a 59 year old man who was lacking the energy to run. We examine his food diary and discover the reason that despite taking a few excellent supplements and taking up healthy pursuits such as sea swimming, his "nutrition gap" was sabotaging his health and athletic performance. </p><p>Things mentioned in this episode include:</p><p><a href="https://www.vitamindtest.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The NHS vitamin D test</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.hrv4training.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">An app that measures HRV</a>.</p><p><a href="https://radixnutrition.co.uk/collections/meals" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Meal kits for “explorers”</a>.</p><p><a href="https://supplementhub.co.uk/products/paleo-protein-unflavoured-612g-amy-myers-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Ben’s favourite protein powder</a>.</p><p><a href="https://healf.com/pages/creator/benmountifield" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">A high-quality mineral salt</a>.</p>
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