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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 31 MIN

S1 - #3 Sophie Gastman: Is 'Optimising' Your Diet Making It Worse?

from Nothing's Off The Menu · host Alice Haley BSc ANutr

Nothing's Off The Menu is proudly sponsored by ChicP - the UK's fastest growing hummus brand - ⁠⁠Healthy Hummus & Dips | ChicP⁠⁠In this week’s episode, we’re asking an important question: is trying to optimise your diet actually making it worse? From obsessing over protein and tracking every calorie to the pressure of eating “perfectly” online, wellness culture can quickly shift from healthy habits to unhealthy fixation.Joining us is Sophie Gastman, author and Registered Nutritionist. Sophie is known for cutting through nutrition misinformation and bringing a realistic, evidence based approach to wellness.Together, we unpack the growing pressure to “optimise” everything we eat and how social media has changed the way we think about health. We also explore what genuine healthy eating actually looks like, without the guilt, restriction or obsession.Follow Sophie on socials: @sophiethenutritionistYou can order Sophie's book Find Your Healthy here: Find Your Healthy: 100 delicious recipes with a side of science : Gastman, Sophie: Amazon.co.uk: Books

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