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Why 96% lack this nutrient: Rhiannon Lambert on the UK's food crisis
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- Well Enough
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- Mar 25, 2026
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- 2556
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Summary
The UK has a nutrition problem, and it's not the one most wellness influencers are shouting about. While TikTok pushes high-protein everything, Britain quietly ranks second-worst globally for fibre intake. Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert joins Emilie to expose the fibre gap, reveal why Parliament is finally paying attention, and explain how protein hype has distracted us from a genuine public health crisis. Only 4% of Brits meet the 30 gram daily target, and 80% think fibre is just about bowel movements - missing its profound impact on immunity, heart health, brain function, and even longevity. Rhiannon also dismantles dangerous wellness trends, explains why "what I eat in a day" videos are mostly fiction, and shares the changing gender norms behind our lost cooking culture. Follow Well Enough on Instagram here Follow Emilie on Instagram here Follow Rhiannon on Instagram here Get Rhiannon’s book ‘The Fibre Formula’ here Timecodes 00:00 The Pressure to Be a Perfect Nutritionist 02:46 The Reality of “What I Eat in a Day” Videos 05:46 The UK's Shocking Fibre Crisis 09:16 Why Diet Culture Destroyed Our Relationship with Food 12:01 Rhiannon’s journey: Opera Singer to Nutritionist 15:46 Taking the Fibre Fight to Parliament 18:56 Why Fibre Has Had Such Bad PR 22:11 The Protein Hype Has Done Damage 25:21 How to Eat More Mindfully 28:16 Fibre for Immunity, Heart Health & Your Brain 32:46 Why Women Lost Cooking Skills 35:01 Wellness Trends to Avoid 37:51 Why Social Connection is as Important as Nutrition 40:26 Simple Swaps for Better Gut Health 41:21 Shut Out the Noise Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.