Can Sugar Affect Your Brain? How to Build Strong Bones & Poop Shoes
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Could the amount of sugar we eat in early life influence our brain health decades later? What should we really be eating to build stronger bones? And why is social media suddenly obsessed with something called "poop shoes"? This week, we explore the fascinating research linking childhood sugar consumption with dementia risk later in life, unpack the foods that could help support stronger bones as we age, and investigate the wellness trend that has everyone talking about bowel habits. Plus, we discuss whether the world's favourite banana could be heading for extinction, the surprising ways supermarkets are encouraging children to eat more fruit and vegetables, and why one of the world's most famous longevity enthusiasts may finally have reached his limit The Way 30-day code: https://www.thewayapp.com/wellnessscoop Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to hello@wellness-scoop.com For more from Rhi and Ella:  Order your copy of Ella's new book: Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives Order your copy of Rhi's new book: The Fibre Formula Sign up to Rhitrition+ and join Beat The Bloat HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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