No Forking Nonsense - The Nutritionist UK

Paul Evans
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  • NUTRITION

Hosted by Paul Evans, Registered Nutritionist (@paulthenutritionist) Tired of the endless food fads, influencer nonsense, and TikTok nutrition “hacks”? This podcast cuts through it all. No Forking Nonsense delivers straight-talking, science-backed nutrition advice that actually makes sense — in under 20 minutes. No fluff. No fads. Just real answers from a qualified expert who knows what works in the real world. Each episode tackles one myth, one headline, or one common mistake — and gives you clear, practical takeaways you can apply straight away. Whether you're trying to eat better, feel more human, or just stop falling for the same old food BS — this is the show for you. Follow now and stop forking about.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    THE 4 THINGS YOUR DOCTOR DOESN'T TELL YOU TO DO.

    thenutritionistuk.com/weekend You're doing everything right. Eating less. Moving more. Trying harder. And you're still tired, still struggling, still wondering why nothing is shifting the way it should. What if the problem isn't effort? What if it's the four things nobody ever actually talks about? Not a new diet. Not a supplement stack. Not another programme. Four things so simple they sound almost too obvious - and yet the research behind them is some of the most compelling in the whole of nutrition science. In this episode Paul breaks down exactly what they are, why they work, and why most people are getting at least two of them badly wrong without even knowing it. This everything - energy, mood, body composition, how you feel when you wake up in the morning. If you've been doing all the right things and still not feeling it - this is the episode you've been waiting for. 🎙 No Forking Nonsense - the UK's second most listened-to nutrition podcast. New episodes every week. Find Paul at thenutritionistuk.com

    17 min

  2. 29 APR

    WHY YOU ARE ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT FOOD.

    Why You're Always Hungry (And It's Not What You Think) You've eaten. You're not starving. But you're still thinking about food - what's in the fridge, what you're having later, whether that thing in the cupboard is still there. This isn't a willpower problem. It's a biology problem. In this episode, Paul breaks down exactly why constant hunger and food preoccupation happen - the hormones working against you, what poor sleep actually does to your appetite the very next day, why ultra-processed food is specifically engineered to keep you eating, and how stress drives you straight to the biscuit tin every single time. This is the episode that makes it all make sense. You'll learn: Why you can be physically full and still crave food (and the neuroscience behind it)What ghrelin and leptin actually do - and why dieting makes hunger worse over timeThe single biggest nutritional lever for managing hunger (most people are miles off on this)Why one bad night's sleep can add 500 calories to your day without you noticingFive practical things you can do about all of it - starting todayNo guilt. No nonsense. Just the research, explained clearly. 🔗 Get the free Weekend Survival Guide at thenutritionistuk.com/weekend - how to eat out, navigate social occasions, and still make progress. Free. No strings. No Forking Nonsense is the UK's second most listened-to nutrition podcast. New episodes every week.

    23 min

  3. 22 APR

    SEX.

    We're going somewhere most nutrition podcasts won't today. Sex drive. Specifically - why yours might have dropped, why that actually matters, and what your diet has got to do with it. In this episode, Paul covers the real biology behind libido - why it's one of the most sensitive health markers you have, what testosterone actually needs to function properly, why chronic under-eating destroys your hormonal health, and how one week of poor sleep can age you 10 to 15 years hormonally. No fluff. No awkwardness. Just the stuff you actually needed to know.

    18 min

  4. 15 APR

    WHY THE GYM ISN'T WORKING

    You go to the gym. You work hard. You're consistent.  So why isn't anything changing? This episode is the conversation most personal trainers and 'fitness influencers' will never have with you - because it's bad for business. Paul breaks down the actual science of why exercise alone is never going to get you the results you're after, why the calories burned on that treadmill screen are almost certainly a lie, and why your brain is quietly sabotaging you every time you leave the gym feeling virtuous. This one covers the constrained energy model of metabolism, the licensing effect that makes you eat more after training without realising it, and why NEAT- the movement you do outside the gym - probably matters more than your actual workout. And then the practical bit. What to actually do instead. Simple, repeatable, no nonsense. If you've ever trained hard for weeks and wondered why nothing changed - this episode is for you. And if you know someone who's living in the gym and eating their results back, send it to them. They need to hear it. Find Paul at @paulthenutritionist and grab FREE COACHING at tinyurl.com/kickstarter26

    15 min

  5. 8 APR

    IT'S NOT IBS! (You've been mis-diagnosed!)

    👉 Book your free 30 minute call here: https://calendly.com/paulthenutritionist/new-meeting If you've ever been told you have IBS and left the GP feeling like you know roughly as much as when you walked in, this episode is for you. IBS affects up to one in five people in the UK. It's one of the most common diagnoses going. And it's also one of the vaguest. No blood test. No scan. No definitive answer. Just a label that essentially says your gut is unhappy and we're not entirely sure why. In this episode Paul breaks down what IBS actually is, why the term is so frustratingly broad, why it genuinely seems like everyone has it these days, and what the research actually says about managing it properly. He covers the gut-brain connection and why stress and anxiety aren't just things that happen alongside IBS but are often part of what's driving it. He gets into the low FODMAP diet, what the evidence says, and why it's a tool not a life sentence. And he explains why two people can have the same diagnosis and need completely different approaches. No waffle. No supplement plugs. Just a registered nutritionist telling you what's actually going on and what you can do about it. And at the end of the episode Paul has opened up a limited number of free 30 minute calls next week — something he doesn't normally do. If your gut has been a problem for years and you're not sure where to start, grab a slot before they go. 👉 https://calendly.com/paulthenutritionist/new-meeting Topics covered: what IBS actually is, the Rome IV diagnostic criteria explained simply, why IBS is an umbrella term not a single condition, the gut-brain axis, low FODMAP evidence, fibre, probiotics, stress and sleep, and how to start identifying your personal triggers.

    16 min

  6. 1 APR

    YOU ARE BEING LIED TO ABOUT ULTRA PROCESSED FOOD [THE TRUTH]

    FOR 5 DAYS OF FREE COACHING GO TO: tinyurl.com/kickstarter26 Ultra-processed foods are everywhere in the headlines right now. But are they actually killing you, or is this another case of nutrition science being turned into clickbait? In this episode Paul cuts through the noise on one of the most talked-about topics in nutrition right now. From the origins of the NOVA classification system to the actual research behind the UPF headlines, this is the honest, balanced take you won't get from a documentary or a social media scare post. Paul breaks down what "ultra-processed" actually means under the NOVA system, and why the definition is a lot broader and blunter than most people realise. Spoiler: your baked beans, your Weetabix, and half the "healthy" food in your cupboard probably qualifies. He also digs into the science, including the major BMJ umbrella review, the NIH clinical trial that made headlines, and the crucial difference between association and causation that nobody seems to want to talk about. And then there's the argument that might ruffle a few feathers. If you're drinking regularly, not hitting your protein, barely eating any veg and not sleeping properly, worrying about emulsifiers is a fart in a thunderstorm. Paul makes the case that for most people, the UPF conversation is a distraction from the basics that would actually change their body and their health. Honest, evidence-based, and zero waffle. As always.

    12 min

  7. 25 MAR

    YOU NEED OZEMPIC?

    I've got 5 days of completely free coaching waiting for you: tinyurl.com/kickstarter26 Everyone's on Ozempic. Your mate, your colleague, half of Instagram. And if you're doing the actual work - tracking food, training, being patient - you're probably wondering if you're stupid for not taking the shortcut. Let me be clear: Ozempic is NOT the answer. It's an expensive, side-effect-ridden temporary fix that doesn't teach you anything, makes you lose muscle, and stops working the second you stop paying £300/month for it. In this episode, I break down exactly why Ozempic fails long-term, who the 5% of people are who should actually use it, and what you should do instead if you're serious about losing weight and keeping it off. No shortcuts.  And if you're ready to do it properly, I've got 5 days of completely free coaching waiting for you: tinyurl.com/kickstarter26 Studies referenced: STEP 1 trial (2021, NEJM)STEP 1 follow-up (2022)SURMOUNT-1 trial (2022, NEJM)SELECT trial (2023, NEJM)Body composition changes with semaglutide (2023, Obesity)For five days of free coaching: tinyurl.com/kickstarter26

    25 min

  8. 18 MAR

    HOW TO FEED YOUR FAMILY [NUTRITIOUS & QUICK]

    FOR FIVE DAYS OF COMPLETELY FREE COACHING HEAD TOO: Tinyurl.com/kickstarter26 Trying to feed your family healthy food without spending hours in the kitchen or a fortune at Tesco? You're not alone. I'm Paul Evans, registered nutritionist (MSc, RNutr), and in this episode of No Forking Nonsense I'm giving you practical, realistic advice on how to feed your family properly without it being another full-time job. In this episode: Why family nutrition is so hard (and why it's not your fault)The one meal rule: how to stop cooking multiple dinners every nightBatch cooking that actually works for busy parents (3 meals, not 14)How to get kids to eat vegetables (the actual science, not Instagram tricks)Budget-friendly family meals that don't cost a fortuneWhy you should stop hiding veg and what to do insteadSimple meal ideas your family will actually eat for under £1.50 per portionWhat to do when your partner eats differently to youQuick wins you can implement this weekI reference multiple studies including research from Penn State University on vegetable acceptance, University College London on food exposure frequency (kids need to see a food 10-15 times before trying it), and evidence on why cooking one family meal reduces picky eating. This isn't perfect-parent Instagram nonsense. This is real advice for real families who are time-poor, budget-conscious, and just trying to get dinner on the table without everyone losing it. If you're a parent who feels guilty about fish fingers on a Wednesday, this episode is for you. For five days of completely free coaching head to tinyurl.com/kickstarter26

    23 min
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Hosted by Paul Evans, Registered Nutritionist (@paulthenutritionist) Tired of the endless food fads, influencer nonsense, and TikTok nutrition “hacks”? This podcast cuts through it all. No Forking Nonsense delivers straight-talking, science-backed nutrition advice that actually makes sense — in under 20 minutes. No fluff. No fads. Just real answers from a qualified expert who knows what works in the real world. Each episode tackles one myth, one headline, or one common mistake — and gives you clear, practical takeaways you can apply straight away. Whether you're trying to eat better, feel more human, or just stop falling for the same old food BS — this is the show for you. Follow now and stop forking about.

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