Nutritionist Kerry Torrens on common health questions

Continuing the January Health Series, Samuel Goldsmith hosts a deeply engaging conversation with Good Food’s Nutritionist, Kerry Torrens. Throughout their discussion, they delve into various topics surrounding nutrition and health. From practical, time-saving dinner recipes to the intricate details of a balanced diet, Kerry offers invaluable insights. They also touch upon the significance of gut health, the impact of a robust immune system, and the complexities of cholesterol. Additionally, Kerry shares personal anecdotes, like her intriguing career journey and fascinating healthy eating habits. Tune in to benefit from Kerry's expert advice on how to maintain a healthy, nutritious lifestyle even on a budget! Kerry Torrens Bsc (Hons) PgCert MBANT is a registered nutritionist with a postgraduate diploma in Personalised Nutrition & Nutritional Therapy. She is a member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and a member of the Guild of Food Writers. Over the last 15 years she has been a contributing author to a number of nutritional and cookery publications, including Good Food and Olive magazines. She has also hosted nutrition and health sessions at Good Food Shows and been an expert speaker on various food- and health-related BBC radio programmes. Kerry divides her time between analysing recipes for nutritional content and advising chefs and recipe developers, as well as writing and editing food, cookery and health titles for both print and digital media. She has worked with a number of the top chefs, major food manufacturers and supermarkets. When not working, Kerry spends much of her time in the West Country. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Join host Samuel Goldsmith every Tuesday as he chats with cooks, chefs, and food lovers. In each episode, Samuel dives into a sparkling conversation about the guest's life, their journey in the food and drink world, and, of course, their passion for food. Expect plenty of laughs, life lessons, and unforgettable stories from the people behind the plates. The fun doesn't stop there! Tune in for sections like My Favourite Dish, where the guest discusses their favourite dishes and how they've made them their own, Cookery Confessions, where guests share their funniest kitchen mishaps and culinary secrets, and Quick Fire Questions, a rapid round of surprises that reveal more about their tastes and quirks.  Plus, on Thursdays, get a taste of new recipes in our bonus episodes—easy-to-follow cook-alongs to bring the flavours of the conversation to your kitchen.  Do scroll back in the feed to our archive including special episodes hosted by Tom Kerridge, Orlando Murrin and Mallika Basu. The Good Food podcast has featured guests such as: Jamie Oliver, Nadiya Hussain, Michel Roux, Ainsley Harriot, Gennaro Contaldo, Claire Richards, Fred Sirieix, Big Zuu, Tess Daly, Liz Bonnin, Becky Excell, Professor Tim Spector, Rukmini Iyer, Riyadh Khalaf, John Whaite, Crystelle Pereira, Paul Ainsworth, The Hairy Bikers, Marcus Wareing, Sabrina Ghayour, Jane Dunn and Atul Kochhar.  Discussing topics such as BBQ, fermenting, brunch, spices, Eurovision, Caribbean flavours, sustainability, chocolate, Spanish cuisine, vegan cooking, Bake Off, airfryers, health, wellbeing, nutrition, slow cookers, cocktails, pancakes, pressure cookers, seasonal food and cocktails.