Age Better with Liz Earle

Confused by the endless choice of Greek yogurts? Liz discusses the key differences between the options based on nutrients, additives, texture and satiety. She also explains why low-fat isn't always healthier, and what to look for on the label.Plus: mineral versus synthetic sunscreen, how to deal with prickly heat rash, ways for regular runners to protect their joints, and which meats are the most nutritious? In this episode:·     Is mineral sunscreen better for my skin?·     Why full-fat dairy might offer more health benefits·     The difference between Greek and Greek-style yogurt·     Taking care of joints in midlife, especially if you run·     Best supplements for prickly heat rash·     The difference between red meat and processed meat·     Is organic meat healthier? Links mentioned in the episode:·     Podcast with Dr Veronique Bataille on SPF·     Contact Dr Veronique Bataille via The Medical Chambers·     Use code LIZLOVES for 20% off Evolve SPF 30 Facial Cream  ·     By Sarah SPF50+ sunscreen·     Glucosamine and chondroitin·     Tumeric/curcumin·     Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off Neutrient Curcumin + Boswellia·     Omega 3·     Collagen peptides·     Vitamin D·     Creatine·     Butyrate·     Use code LIZLOVES for 20% off Ancient + Brave True Skin Alchemy with polypodium leucotomus extract·     Astaxanthin Get in touch with a question for Liz:·     Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:·     How To Age·     A Better Second Half·     Follow Liz on Instagram·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

After a strong family history of breast cancer, GP Dr Camilla Stokholm turned to her own DNA for answers. She joins Liz and Dr Amy Walker to explore how understanding our genetic risk for disease empowers us to make lifestyle interventions before it has a chance to develop.They explain how unique genetic variations influence everything from nutrient absorption to oestrogen metabolism – and how this personalises our health journey.Camilla and Amy also share practical ways to dial down your risk of disease, from supporting gut health to eating more fibre, and why exercise, quality sleep and stress management are so powerful for ageing well. In this episode:·     Why Camilla’s family history of breast cancer led her to investigate her own genetic risk·     Why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to health·     How to align your lifestyle to your genetic code·     Why standard blood tests don’t give a full picture·     It's not what you eat, but what you absorb·     How chronic stress increases your nutrient requirements·     How alcohol consumption impacts oestrogen production·     Why low vitamin B12 levels may increase dementia risk·     The importance of vitamin D for lowering your risk of disease·     Why your genes determine how well you absorb and process nutrients·     The importance of healthy bowel movements for clearing out toxins·     Why a food-first approach to gut health beats supplements·     How broccoli sprouts, leeks and garlic can help with oestrogen detoxification·     Can cold plunges and saunas help protect against disease? Links mentioned in the episode:·     Dawn Waldron’s blog, Fluxable, on nutrition and lifestyle after cancer diagnosis·     Lifecode GX genotype analysis·     Mosaic Medical cancer servicesMore from Camilla and Amy:·     Follow Camilla on Instagram·     Follow Amy on InstagramGet in touch with a question for Liz:·     Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:·     How To Age·     A Better Second Half·     Follow Liz on Instagram·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

If it feels like your get-up-and-go has got up and left, it’s not in your head. Declining hormones during perimenopause and menopause can leave you feeling unmotivated and flat. Liz shares practical ways to start feeling like yourself again – from seeking menopause support to making small lifestyle shifts – and reminds us of the importance of prioritising our wellbeing.Plus: plant sterols for high cholesterol, ways to reduce facial lines and wrinkles, Liz’s fake-tan recommendations and is MCT oil worth the money?In this episode:·     Fake tan recommendations·     What to do if you've lost your spark in midlife·     Should I try plant sterols for high cholesterol?·     The connection between oestrogen and cholesterol·     How to reduce facial lines and wrinkles·     Ways to boost collagen in your skin·     Why redheads are more susceptible to sun damage·     How to take care of yourself when life is demanding·     MCT oil – is it any good?Links mentioned in the episode:·     Evolve Sunless Glow 3-in-1 Gradual Tan·     Studio10 Perfect Bronze Glow-plexion·     Balance hormone app·     A Better Second Half·     Creatine·     Podcast with Dr Mo Enayat explaining cholesterol·     Podcast with Dr Gabrielle Lyon on building muscle for longevity·     Collagen peptides·     Skin Diligent Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil·     Evolve Bio-retinol Gold Face Mask·     Read 4 of the best SPFs for midlife skin·     MCT oilsGet in touch with a question for Liz:·     Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:·     How To Age·     A Better Second Half·     Follow Liz on Instagram·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

There’s no age limit on feeling confident in your own skin. Beauty journalist Sarah Jossel joins Liz to share the tips and tricks she's gathered over two decades in the industry, so that your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond become your time to shine.They discuss the role of grooming and its impact on our self-esteem, and Sarah’s thoughts on targeted beauty products for perimenopausal and menopausal skin.Sarah also shares the beauty ingredients to look out for, the skin- and haircare products worth spending on – plus the tweakments she rates the most. In this episode:·     How to look and feel good in your own skin·     Why a manicure can be as good as meditation·     The importance of making friends with your reflection·     Ways to talk to a teen with self-image insecurities·     What really gets rid of spots?·     The key ingredients to look for in skincare·     Where to go for great eyebrows·     The tweakments worth splashing out on·     Midlife haircare hacks, from covering greys to adding volume Links mentioned in the episode:·     Acnecide cream for spots·     Paula’s Choice BHA products with salicylic acid·     Azelaic acid·     Skin + Me products·     Dermatica skin treatments·     Olaplex haircare·     K18 haircare·     Living Proof haircare·     Josh Wood hair gloss·     Glaze hair gloss·     Sam McKnight hair texture mist·     Color Wow Root Cover Up·     MD London Backcombing Brush·     CeraVe skincare·     Polynucleotides: a guide·     JULÄINE™ skin treatment·     Blink Brow Bar·     Shavata Singh Brows & Lashes·     Hollie Parkes brow expert More from Sarah:·     Follow Sarah on Instagram·     Read Sarah’s book, Diary of a Beauty EditorGet in touch with a question for Liz:·     Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:·     How To Age·     A Better Second Half·     Follow Liz on Instagram·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

Liz shares her exact priority list for getting the biggest health wins without spending a fortune – the free habits she swears by and the essential supplements she thinks are worth the money.Plus: does high-intensity exercise stall fat loss, is there any truth to the collagen and cancer scare stories, what you need to know about gluten and histamine intolerance, and why progesterone may help you sleep better.In this episode: ·     Should midlife women swerve high-intensity exercise?·     Is there a link between collagen and cancer?·     Where to spend and where to save on wellbeing·     Liz’s tips for cooling mast cell activation·     Why is progesterone added to HRT?Links mentioned in the episode:·     Ingenious Collagen+·     Doctor Seaweed Collagen+·     Protein powder·     Omega-3·     Methylated B vitamins·     Podcast with Patrick Holford about Alzheimer’s·     Vitamin D·     NMN·     Urolithin A·     How to Age·     Butyrate·     NatureDoc·     Quercetin (use code LIZLOVES26 for 15% off)·     Luteolin·     Podcast with Professor Vik Khullar·     Menopause specialist·     The Power of Hormones by Dr Louise Newson Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz:·     How to Age·     A Better Second Half  ·     Follow Liz on Instagram·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram Host: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie Smith  Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. 

Could we reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms even appear? Holistic health expert Patrick Holford, founder of the Food for the Brain Foundation, believes we can. He joins Liz to explain the importance of a preventative approach to brain health.They discuss how lifestyle, nutrition and targeted supplementation play a powerful role in reducing dementia risk, and why it’s never too early or too late to make positive changes.Patrick also talks about how learning something new keeps our brains fresh, and why vitamin B12, omega-3 and MCT oil should be top of your brain-health supplement stack. In this episode:·     How effective are amyloid-targeting medications for Alzheimer’s?·     Why omega-3s and vitamin B12 can help build a healthy brain·     Whether GLP-1 treatment can prevent dementia as well as weight gain·     The free online test that measures your cognitive function·     How digital health interventions can encourage behaviour changes·     The role of glucose and ketones to feed the brain·     Why getting your steps in can slow cognitive decline Links mentioned in the episode:·     Take the free online cognitive function test·     MCT oil·     Omega-3·     Vitamin B12More from Patrick:·     Follow Patrick on Instagram·     Food For The Brain Foundation·     Read Alzheimer’s: Prevention is the Cure Get in touch with a question for Liz:·     Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846 More from Liz:·     How To Age·     A Better Second Half·     Follow Liz on Instagram·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

Could gardening be one of the simplest ways to support your health? Liz is joined by Dr Ashby Sachs, Research Fellow in Horticulture and Wellbeing at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), and Marcus Chilton-Jones, Head of RHS Garden Bridgewater, to explore the growing body of science linking gardening and time in nature with better physical, mental and emotional wellbeing in midlife and beyond.This episode is sponsored by the RHS. Visit rhs.org.uk for gardening tips and everything you need to plan your next visit to an RHS Garden. In this episode:·     How 30 minutes of gardening can burn as many calories as a yoga session·     The science behind the mood-boosting power of flowers·     Why birdsong helps calm the nervous system and reduce stress·     The link between gardening, biodiversity and better wellbeing·     How spending time in nature can ease loneliness and strengthen social connections·     Why gardening might improve your gut microbiome·     How time outdoors supports vitamin D production and circadian rhythm·     The ways gardening can increase strength, flexibility and balance as we age·     Simple ways to create your own wellbeing garden More from the RHS:·     Follow the RHS on Instagram·     Plan your next visit to an RHS Garden·     Get gardening with the RHS Grow app·     Read RHS Your Wellbeing Garden·     More on gardening for health and wellbeingGet in touch with a question for Liz:·     Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:·     How To Age·     A Better Second Half·     Follow Liz on Instagram·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production) Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

6 ways to shift midlife belly fat (without counting calories)Wondering why your waistline has changed in your 40s or 50s, despite eating well and exercising regularly? Liz explains how perimenopause hormone shifts can change where we store fat, and why muscle loss, poor sleep, stress and gut health all play a role. She also shares strategies to help improve body composition without obsessing over calories.Plus: practical solutions for hip and joint pain, quality protein powders for active teens, exploring seed oils used in HRT and advice for persistent cold feet and visible veins.In this episode:·     How to help hip and joint pain at night·     Shifting stubborn weight around the tummy·     Safe protein powder for teenagers·     Why am I getting persistent cold feet and visible veins?·     Supplement advice for circulation issues·     Should I be worried about sunflower oils in HRT?Links mentioned in the episode:·     What is GTPS?·     Read How much protein do women really need?·     Creatine·     Fish oils·     Collagen peptides·     Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off Neutrient Curcumin + Boswellia·     Ancient + Brave protein blend·     The Organic Protein Company·     Pycnogenol supplement·     Boots Red Vine Leaf Leg Vein Support·     Magnesium·     Butcher’s Broom supplements·     Horse chestnut extract·     Omega-3s Get in touch with a question for Liz:·     Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com·     WhatsApp: 07518 471 846More from Liz:·     How To Age·     A Better Second Half·     Follow Liz on Instagram·     Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on InstagramHost: Liz EarleProducer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)Content Writer: Lucy ParleyHead of Brand: Ellie SmithSome links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.