🎧 Superfood Myths with Kate Quilton
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Kale, Cod-liver oil, Goji-berries, Chia seeds...the list of so-called superfoods continues to grow. But how healthy are these wonder ingredients, and could they just be super-hyped?
Jimmy is joined by his Food Unwrapped co-host, Kate Quilton, on his farm today to talk about 'healthy' food and diet misconceptions. They also chat about Kate's journey towards a more holistic approach to health, from her diet to cold water dipping, to breastfeeding her son.
The UK has the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the world, and Kate talks about her experience, and how there is still a social stigma against breastfeeding in public.
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