The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast
by Dr Rupy Aujla
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How to improve your mood, energy and brain health from breakfast to…
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About this podcast
The Doctor's Kitchen is the show about food, medicine, lifestyle and how to improve your health today.
Join Dr Rupy and his expert guests as they explore the multiple ways in which diet and lifestyle can help you achieve your healthiest and most fulfilling life.
Covering a broad range of subjects such as Nutritional medicine, Mental wellbeing and Mindset, you are sure to learn actionable tips and principles to lead your best life.
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- How to improve your mood, energy and brain health from breakfast to dinner | Professor Tim Spector · 1 h 18 minEvery time you cook a meal, you could be shaping your mood, energy and how clearly you think, as well as supporting your long-term brain health. In this episode, we explore the…
- 4 food groups to lower inflammation, support your immune system and help you age well | Dr Jeffrey Bland · 1 h 24 minEvery time you sit down to eat, you’re giving your body information. Compounds in your food act as signals that influence your gut microbes, immune response and even the…
- How to lower inflammation from morning to evening | Dr Jenna Macciochi · 1 h 15 min👉 If you’d like help eating a more anti-inflammatory diet, try The Doctor’s Kitchen app free for 7 days. Inflammation has become a huge wellness buzzword, but it isn’t always…
- Professor shares 8 foods to lower inflammation and help you age slower | Professor Robert Thomas · 1 h 8 minIf you want to stay healthier for longer, one of the best things you can do is lower chronic inflammation. The great thing is, food is one of the most powerful tools we have. So…
- Obesity professor explains 5 reasons why calories don't count and what to focus on instead | Professor Giles Yeo · 1 h 20 minNext time you look at the calories on the back of a packet or the nutritional breakdown of a recipe, remember that number doesn't tell you the whole story. It says nothing about…
- The 3 macronutrients of happiness and how to build them into your life | Professor Arthur Brooks · 1 h 0 minHow do you become happier? Professor Arthur Brooks describes 3 “macronutrients” for a happier life: enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning. Rather than chasing positive feelings…
- A nutritionist’s guide to 30g of protein and over 10g of fibre in every meal | Dominique Ludwig · 1 h 4 minI’ve been talking a lot about eating healthy high protein. And sometimes it feels like you have to choose a side. High protein or plant-focused. But both play really important…
- 4 ways your thoughts affect your metabolism, gut and longevity | Sarah Ann Macklin · 1 h 5 minWhat if I told you that two people could eat the exact same meal, with the exact same calories, and have completely different hormonal responses because of what they believed…
- 5 signs of low fibre and how to eat 30g a day without getting bloated | Dr Emily Leeming · 1 h 22 minI’ve been talking a lot about healthy protein and sometimes it can feel like you have to pick a side. Protein or fibre. But for long-term health, you want both on your plate. The…
- 5 foods to lose fat, regulate your appetite and improve your metabolism without counting calories | Dr Federica Amati · 1 h 27 minWhat’s the healthiest way to lose weight and keep it off without counting calories? On paper, it sounds simple. But in a modern world of ultra-processed foods, clever marketing…
- 4 ways to ease bloating, constipation and improve your gut health beyond diet | Dr Rabia Topan · 1 h 21 minSHOW NOTES This episode is for anyone dealing with constipation, bloating, reflux, abdominal pain or IBS. And really, anyone who wants to protect their gut, reduce stress and…
- Think clearer and feel calmer with these 7 food strategies from neuroscientist Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas · 1 h 22 minWhat we eat, and how we eat, can have a profound effect on our brain health, even influencing depression, anxiety and ADHD. Today, we’re unpacking simple food strategies that can…
- 7 Health benefits of fibremaxxing and how to build a high fibre diet | Dr Karan Rajan · 1 h 5 minI’m seeing fibre maxxing everywhere right now. And I think it might be one of the few trends actually worth paying attention to. But as always, it’s not that simple. This…
- What to do when you feel overwhelmed and can't switch off | Dr Julie Smith · 1 h 18 minIn this episode, we're building an emotional toolkit for something a lot of us are dealing with: overwhelm. That feeling of too much coming at you at once. The pressure to get…
- 5 gut health habits to improve acne, eczema and skin health | Farzanah Nasser · 1 h 16 minIf there are five people in a room with eczema, they’re probably all dealing with it for completely different reasons. And that’s something we don’t talk about enough. Eczema…
- Can ayurveda improve your health with food, herbs and daily routines? | Dr Vijay Murthy · 2 h 11 minThere’s a fascinating ancient system of medicine called Ayurveda, originating in India over 3,000 years ago, that has helped millions of people tune into their bodies through…
- 7 Habits a neuroscientist swears by to keep your mind sharp at any age | Dr Tommy Wood · 1 h 58 minOne of the biggest myths about brain health is that decline is inevitable as we get older. That at some point our memory fades, our thinking slows down, and there’s not much we…
- How to use your breath to sleep better, stress less and live longer | James Nestor · 1 h 25 minWe breathe over 20,000 times a day. Those breaths do far more than just keep us alive. They shape your sleep, your focus, your energy, even your blood pressure and long-term risk…
- #337 Why Mould Harms Your Health and How to Protect Yourself | Dr Peter Cook PhD · 52 minI talk a lot about what we eat for our health. But what about the air we breathe at home? If you or your kids have asthma, constant sniffles, a lingering cough, sinus issues, or…
- #336 Whether Antidepressants Actually Work and the Myth of Serotonin Imbalance | Professor Joanna Moncrieff · 1 h 30 minToday we’re having an uncomfortable but very necessary conversation about antidepressants and the theory that these drugs work for those with depression by correcting imbalanced…
- #335 Saliva Tests, Poop Cameras, Digital Coaches and What the Future of Health Looks Like with Lara Lewington · 1 h 29 minEven though I’m a skeptic I love health tech. I wear a wearable, I play with red light therapy gadgets and I monitor my bloods more regularly than a lot of my peers. Rather than…
- #334 The One Pesticide Everyone is Exposed To and Why It Should Be Banned | Prof Michael Antoniou · 1 h 21 minGlyphosate is the world’s most widely used weedkiller. It’s found on farms, in parks, and in over 50% of UK urine samples. Today you’re going to find out more about its impact on…
- #333 Why Muscle Is the Organ of Longevity with Dr Gabrielle Lyon · 1 h 20 minWe’ve long been told that health starts in the gut, but what if the key to ageing well begins with your muscles? This week I’m joined by Dr Gabrielle Lyon, physician, author of…
- #332 How Eating Local, Organic food Is Best for Environmental Health | Mallika Basu · 1 h 23 minWhat we eat isn’t just about taste or health, it’s shaped by a powerful global system that connects farmers, supermarkets, climate, and culture. This week I’m joined by Mallika…
- #331 Should We Avoid Fluoride and Is Mouthtaping Actually Worth It? | Dr Staci Whitman · 1 h 42 minYour mouth isn’t separate from the rest of your body, it’s a key part of your airway, your microbiome, and even your inflammation levels. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Staci…
- #330 GLP-1s. Everything You Need to Know | Ashley Koff, RD · 1 h 59 minI don’t think GLP-1 meds are the answer for everyone, but I also don’t think they’re the villain of the story. For many people they can be genuinely life-changing, when they’re…
- #329 Is My Wife’s 10-step Morning Wellness Routine Worth It? · 1 h 28 minI’m seeing “perfect” wellness routines everywhere! Red light masks, infrared saunas, ice baths, supplements lined up on the kitchen counter, breathwork, journaling, grounding…
- #328 5 things I changed this year because of the podcast | Dr Rupy Aujla · 58 minIn 2025 we’ve had world experts come into the DK studio, meet the team, sit right here in this room and let me tease their brains, challenge their ideas and help us bring you the…
- #327 Constipation 101: Everything You Need to Know About Keeping Your Digestive System Working with a Gastroenterologist | Consultant Dr Angad Dhillon · 1 h 50 minConstipation might not sound like the most glamorous topic, but it’s one of the most common and overlooked health issues in the UK. Around 1 in 7 adults and up to 1 in 3 children…
- #326 The Most Powerful Drug on the Planet (Exercise) and How to Use It Daily | with Professor Andy Galpin, PhD · 2 h 21 minIf exercise were a pill, it would be the most powerful drug on the planet. It protects the brain, lowers the risk of heart disease and Alzheimer’s, reduces stress, boosts energy……
- #325 10 Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Feel Better, Support Your Gut and Cut Your Risk of Disease | Dr Rupy Aujla · 1 h 16 minSince writing about inflammation in Eat to Beat Illness and my last book Healthy High Protein, I’ve become fascinated by how this one process connects so many of the health…
- #324 Can Multivitamins Help Treat Depression, Anxiety and Prevent Mental Health Issues? | Professor Julia Rucklidge · 2 h 34 minComing into this podcast my opinion was that multivitamins are just not worth it. Whether that’s for general wellbeing, cardiovascular health, sleep and especially mental health…
- #323 Microplastics, Pollution and Your Body: What You Need to Know | Dr. Stephanie Wright · 1 h 55 minHow much plastic are we actually absorbing and what’s it doing to our health? In this eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Wright, one of the UK’s leading scientists…
- #322 Neurologist Explains How to Protect Your Brain by improving Metabolic Health | Dr Shahrukh Mallik · 1 h 54 minWhen we think about brain health, most of us jump straight to memory, dementia, or even Alzheimer’s. But what if the real starting point is our metabolism? In this episode, I’m…
- #321 The Ayurvedic Psychiatrist Who’s Helping Millions Break Free from Internet Addiction | Dr Alok Kanojia · 1 h 58 minWhy is it so hard to put our phones down even when we know they’re making us anxious? Today we’re going to unpack the neurochemistry of why we get hooked on devices and games…
- #320 Back Pain Myths, Facts & Everyday Fixes with Consultant Spinal Neurosurgeon Mr Anthony Ghosh · 1 h 14 minBack pain is one of the most common health issues worldwide yet it’s still surrounded by confusion, fear, and myths. In this episode, I sit down with Anthony Ghosh, Consultant…
- #319 “Do I Have Heart Disease Despite a Perfect Plant Based Diet?” | Simon Hill · 1 h 21 minToday we’re talking about Simon Hill’s personal experience with CVD, what prompted him to have early screening for heart disease and what his results have shown. Which is quite…
- #318 Neuroscientist Reveals How Intuition, Purpose and Spiritual Health Can Heal | Dr Tara Swart · 1 h 21 min“In order to have maximum wellbeing, it’s not enough to sleep, eat well and exercise, you also need to have a purpose, including one that transcends yourself” This conversation…
- #317 How to Support Muscle Health for Longevity and Improving Metabolism | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon · 1 h 24 minIn this episode, we’re cutting through the noise around strength, longevity, and weight loss with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a physician and founder of the muscle-centric medicine…
- #316 5 Steps to Cut Down on Sugar for Better Energy, Lower Inflammation and Healthier Ageing | Dr Rupy Aujla · 1 h 10 minIf you’re often tired, struggling with dips in concentration, mood swings, or just not feeling your best your sugar intake might be playing a bigger role than you realise…
- #315 How to Heal the Modern Brain with Food, Grounding and Gratitude | Dr Drew Ramsey MD · 1 h 20 minWhat if there were chemicals in the air and energy charges in the ground that benefit your brain for better clarity and protection against mental illness? This is what today’s…
- #314 5 Ways to Fight Inflammation and Heal Your Gut with Dr Will Bulsiewicz · 2 h 29 minToday I’m speaking with world-leading gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz about how to heal your gut and keep it working at its best. We get into what inflammation really is…
- #313 How Creatine, Omega 3, Vitamin D and Specific Exercises Can Protect Your Brain | Dr Louisa Nicola · 1 h 9 minDementia is a disease of lifestyle. That’s what my guest Dr Louisa believes, and it’s her mission to get everyone up to speed on the science so we can delay or entirely prevent…
- #312 Professor Shares 6 Longevity Nutrients to Preserve Your Strength and Help You Age Better | Professor Ailsa Welch · 1 h 50 min🎙️ In today’s episode, I’m joined by Professor Ailsa Welch, a leading expert in nutritional epidemiology at the University of East Anglia. We explore the silent yet powerful…
- #311 The Most Nutrient-Dense Food You Can Eat. Sprouts | Doug Evans · 1 h 27 minYou may have heard of the liver king, but today we have the sprout king on the show. Doug Evans is the Founder and CEO of The Sprouting Company. He was a former paratrooper in…
- #310 The 4 Pillars of Longevity, How to Prevent Ageing and Heal | Dr Darshan Shah · 1 h 6 minLongevity is exploding in popularity. On my recent trip to LA it’s very apparent that bio hacking has morphed into a genuine branch of medicine that legitimate medical…
- #309 5 Ancient Practices to Help You Feel & Function Better | Dr Rupy Aujla · 60 minCould modern life be a little too comfortable for our ancient bodies? This week, I’m exploring the idea that our 21st-century lifestyle might be mismatched with what our biology…
- #308 5 Nutrition Controversies Debated: Seed Oils, Beef Tallow, Raw Milk, Eggs, and Soy | Max Lugavere · 1 h 24 minNutrition today is noisy. If you spend five minutes on Instagram or YouTube, you’ll see someone telling you that seed oils are poison, soy will mess up your hormones or butter in…
- #307 How to Eat for Night Shifts and the Science of Shifting Your Body Clock to Support Your Health · 1 h 9 minThis episode is for anyone whose life doesn’t always follow a perfect routine. Shift workers, new parents, students, frequent flyers... basically, all of us at some point. 💤🌍✈️…
- #306 How to Use Fasting, Cold and Effort to Counteract the Effects of Modern Life | Dr Leo Pruimboom PhD · 2 h 21 min“You can take a human out of being in nature, but you can’t take nature out of the human being” This is the statement I pose to Dr Leo right at the beginning of our chat today…
