Fads to facts: How to eat well without the wellness noise

In this episode of In Good Taste, I sit down with Dr Rupy Aujla of @doctors_kitchen to tackle the myths, marketing and misinformation around nutrition: what to ignore, what to trust, and how to bring flavour and truth back to the plate. HERE’S WHY IT MATTERS: Most doctors receive minimal formal training in nutrition, yet diet is a major driver of modern chronic disease. Quick-fix wellness promises crowd out the basics that actually move the needle. We cut through noise so you can focus on foundations, i.e. food you’ll actually enjoy cooking and eating. WHAT WE COVER: The medical nutrition gap and why it matters Why we all crave shortcuts (and how to stop chasing them) The four pillars of nutrition What “deprocessing” your diet really looks like day to day Powders, seed mixes and supplements: when they help, when they’re hype Rupy’s flavour-first tips and weeknight ideas that stick ABOUT MY GUEST: Dr Rupy Aujla is an NHS GP, bestselling author and founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen, helping people cook and eat for better health through evidence-informed recipes and resources. ABOUT ME: I’m Mallika Basu, food writer, adviser and spice obsessive, on a mission to make food matters accessible, joyful and useful for food lovers. My new book, In Good Taste: What Shapes What We Eat and Drink – and Why It Matters (Paperback) is out on 22 Jan 2026, available to pre-order in the UK now. SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW ME: Instagram: /mallikabasu_ LinkedIn: /mallikabasu YouTube: /@mallikabasu Substack: https://mallikabasu.substack.com/ Email us with feedback and guest requests: ingoodtastepod@gmail.com