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.
In this episode we talk about what to do if you're struggling with chronic gut problems and have not resolved them using the strategies we outlined in part 1.
We cover how to find a good practitioner to work with, and the typical process they will follow to get to the root course of your gut problems and a protocol to heal them. We mention the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ifm.org), and the widely used 5Rs protocol - a functional medicine framework designed to restore and optimise gastrointestinal health.
We answer a question from a listener called Daisy who wants to know how to protect against the possibility of vitamin B12 deficiency on a vegetarian diet.
And finally, we provide the definitive guide on correcting iron deficiency.
28 Jun 2026
How to Fix Common Gut Problems: Part 1
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.
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.
We also answer a listener question about protein intake for maintaining muscle mass as you age.
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.
1 May 2026
Why Paleo Is Still The Best Human Diet
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.
And we explore the reasons that so many people are fat, sick, and unhappy - something that's explained by the "evolutionary mismatch".
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.
30 Jan 2026
The Optimum Diet for Amateur Athletes
In this episode we discuss the role of diet in supporting athletic performance.
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.
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.
Things mentioned in this episode include:
The NHS vitamin D test (https://www.vitamindtest.org.uk/).
An app that measures HRV (https://www.hrv4training.com/).
Meal kits for “explorers” (https://radixnutrition.co.uk/collections/meals).
Ben’s favourite protein powder (https://supplementhub.co.uk/products/paleo-protein-unflavoured-612g-amy-myers-md).
A high-quality mineral salt (https://healf.com/pages/creator/benmountifield).
30 Nov 2025
10 Things To Slow Your Rate of Ageing
This episode explores ten specific strategies that listeners can implement to potentially slow down their biological aging process and improve overall longevity.
31 Jul 2025
Optimum vegan meal plan & a case of chronic fatigue & IBS
This episode examines a vegan meal plan alongside a complex case of chronic fatigue and IBS, revealing insights into gut infections and autoimmune conditions.
2 Jun 2025
The case against vegetable oils & our vegetarian 1-day meal plan
This episode examines the potential dangers of commonly used vegetable oils like canola and soybean, highlighting their impact on cellular health and the challenges of meeting nutritional needs on a vegetarian diet.
21 Apr 2025
Listener Mail: Perimenopause, dark chocolate, & the 12 areas to focus on for healthspan and lifespan
In this episode we open up the mailbag and tackle the backlog of questions from our listeners.
We do our best to explain what it means to be “chronically healthy” and resilient, or anti-fragile. We discuss randomised controlled trials (RCTs), and how to use the strongest evidence to navigate the field of nutrition.
We also explain why nettles are NOT a “highly bioavailable source of iron”, but that dark chocolate with 70% cocoa content IS sufficient to reap the health benefits, and here both Chococo (https://www.chococo.co.uk/) and Cocoa Runners (https://cocoarunners.com/) get praised for their high-quality chocolate.
Then we cover how to eat healthily if you’re time poor or budget restrained, the benefits of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) and NAD+ supplements, and we give some advice for women approaching perimenopause - mentioning Dr Sara Gottfried (https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/) and Lara Briden (https://www.larabriden.com/) who are experts in this area.
And finally, we lay out the 12 areas to focus on if you want to be healthy and live a long time.
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21 Mar 2025
What should we eat?
In this episode we attempt to answer the question "what should you eat?” and lay out of set of principles for an optimum diet .
We also walk listeners through a 1-day optimum meal plan that meets all nutrient targets, apart from vitamin D.
We also dive into the real life case of Jemima, a 37 year old female with gut problems and low energy, and discuss how we identified and resolved the root cause of her problems.
16 Feb 2025
Should You Eat Porridge?
In this episode we discuss porridge and whether you should eat it as a regular part of a healthy diet.
We analyse the nutrient content of porridge, discuss the metabolic effects of a diet high in carbohydrates, and we dive into the case of 35 year old Robert whose symptoms include low energy and weight gain.
17 Jan 2025
Why We Eat
In this episode we discuss why we eat and what happens if we get it wrong!
We cover everything from macro and micro nutrients, to common signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiencies, and we dive into the case of 46 year old Diana whose symptoms include chronic acne rosacea, brain fog, and low energy.
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