{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a8da0e12fe0b9d07886538b/6a8da0ed2fe0b9d07886578c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#33 Hype or Helpful? Nutritionist Eli Brecher on Matcha, Fibremaxxing, Protein Water and more","description":"<p><strong>Episode 33: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>#33 Hype or Helpful? Nutritionist Eli Brecher on Matcha, Fibremaxxing, Protein Water and more</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Fed up of navigating all of the wellness trends in the media and online?</em></strong><em> </em>The wellness world can be overwhelming to navigate, so what is actually helpful? Especially if you live with a chronic health condition? In this episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes back Registered Associate Nutritionist Eli Brecher to sort the hype from the helpful.</p><p><br></p><p>Eli is the creator of The Mind, Body, Gut Method™ and host of The Gut 360 Podcast. Living with Crohn's disease since the age of eight, she specialises in gut health, women's health, and fertility nutrition, and is a contributor to the Live Well with Arthritis programme. Eli celebrates the trends genuinely worth your time, and debunks the ones that aren't.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics covered:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>Trends Worth the Hype</em></p><ul><li><strong>Matcha Calm </strong>Sustained energy, L-theanine, and the dairy caveat</li><li><strong>Fibremaxxing</strong> Why fibre is a hero nutrient, and how to add it to your diet</li><li><strong>Adding In, Not Restricting</strong> Positive shift towards plant diversity and 30+ plants a week</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>Debatable Trends</em></p><ul><li><strong>Protein-Washing</strong> Why seeing 'high protein' may just be marketing</li><li><strong>Gut Health </strong>Myth of the magic powder, and where to start</li><li><strong>Biohacking</strong> Red light, cold plunges and more</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>Thoughts on Other Trends</em></p><ul><li><strong>CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors) </strong>Whether the average person really needs one</li><li><strong>GLP-1s (like Ozempic)</strong> What they actually do, and who they're helpful for</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>About the podcast:</em></strong></p><p>With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis.</p><p>Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis.</p><p>Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of <em>Live Well with Arthritis</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Episode Links:</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Live Well with Arthritis Programme Waitlist: </em></strong><a href=\"https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist</a></p><p><strong>FREE Workbook:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-download\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-download</a></p><p><br></p><p>Eli Brecher<strong> @elibrechernutrition</strong></p><ul><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/elibrechernutrition/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/elibrechernutrition/</a></li><li>Website: <a href=\"https://www.elibrecher.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.elibrecher.co.uk</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Emily Johnson <strong>@ArthritisFoodie</strong></p><ul><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Further Resources:</em></strong> <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie</a></p>","author_name":"Live Well with Arthritis"}