Food Connections

Dr Laura Wyness
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Hello, and welcome to the Food Connections podcast.  The podcast that helps you learn more about the food you eat and connect with those who make it.   I’m Dr Laura Wyness, a Registered Nutritionist specialising in nutrition research and communication. I’m also delighted to be one of Scotland’s 25 Regional Food Tourism Ambassadors. I hope you enjoy listening!...and please leave a review of the podcast ☺️   The ‘Food Connections’ podcast is created and produced by Dr Laura Wyness, Nutrition Research and Communication (www.laurawyness.com) Intro music produced by James Mosaic James Mosaic | Free Listening on SoundCloud Scotland’s Regional Food Tourism Ambassadors - Regional Food Tourism Ambassadors | Scotland Food and Drink  #ScotFoodAmbassador  

  1. Fish in a healthy & sustainable diet

    1D AGO

    Fish in a healthy & sustainable diet

    Being an island nation, fish sounds like it would be a staple in our diet here in Scotland. But that doesn’t seem to be the case.  This episode explores fish consumption and the fish we import and export in the UK.  Professor de Roos talks about the nutrition and health impacts of fish in the diet, as well as how we can increase our fish intakes in a healthy and sustainable diet. Useful links To find out more about some of research conducted by Professor Baukje de Roos, check out her recent publications: Löfstedt et al. (2025) Seafood supply mapping reveals production and consumption mismatches and large dietary nutrient losses through exports in the UK. Nature Food. 6, 244-52. Rathnayaka et al. (2025) Demand for fish in Great Britain is driven by household income and taste. Public Health Nutrition 28(1):e81  And links to some of the resources mentioned during the podcast: SACN report (2004) Advice on fish consumptionFor dietary Guidelines on fish check out: NHS Fish and Shellfish and the Scottish Eatwell GuideThe Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) website The ‘OnFarm’ podcast episode I mentioned with Christopher Trotter: In memoriam: Christopher Trotter - much-loved Fife food ambassador and chef | OnFARM Scottish farming podcast | Podcasts on Audible | Audible.co.ukChristopher’s recipe book I recommend is available here: Coasts & Waters. The British Seafood Cookbook. – Fine Food From Scotland

    40 min
  2. NFU Scotland President - Andrew Connon

    JAN 4

    NFU Scotland President - Andrew Connon

    In this episode, NFU Scotland President Andrew Connon discusses the The Good Food Nation Act, sustainable farming, the impact of supermarkets' deep discounting of Christmas vegetables, and his hopes for 2026. Useful links   To find out more about the NFU (National Farmers Union), check out these links: Web: NFU and NFU ScotlandSocial media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn  Read the latest ShelfWatch report which provides insights on the sourcing practices of the eight major retailers in Scotland for produce such as meat, milk, potatoes, eggs, and fruit and veg.  Intro/Outro music produced by James Mosaic James Mosaic | Free Listening on SoundCloud

    36 min
  3. The 'Full of Beans' campaign

    11/17/2025

    The 'Full of Beans' campaign

    This episode explores how a recent campaign helped get people full of beans by working with different groups and sectors of our food environment. From growing beans, learning about the impact of beans on our health and the planet, and trying delicious bean recipes - Riikka Gonzalez shares some learnings from the Full of Beans campaign in Glasgow. Useful links Find out more about the Full of Beans Campaign Riikka talked about in this episode here:  Full of Beans Campaign – Good Food For All and learn more about the evaluation of the campaign here: Learnings and Stories – Good Food For AllHere’s the link to Glasgow’s 10-year Food Plan (2021 to 2031) To find out more about the work Riikka and her colleagues do in the Glasgow Good Food Partnership, check out these links:Web: goodfoodforall.co.ukSocial media: Facebook | Instagram| LinkedIn| BlueSkySubscribe to the Good Food for All newsletter  Also, check out the recently launched UK-wide campaign from Veg Power to ‘Bang in Some Beans’ - to get the UK eating more beans.   https://vegpower.org.uk/boosting-beans/  Intro/Outro music produced by James Mosaic James Mosaic | Free Listening on SoundCloud

    30 min
  4. Hemp – Ali Easson and Prof Wendy Russell

    10/27/2025

    Hemp – Ali Easson and Prof Wendy Russell

    This episode explores hemp with two great guests – Ali Easson and Professor Wendy Russell. Ali shares her experience of growing hemp in Scotland including the environmental benefits seen on the farm, and how to use hemp products in the kitchen. Wendy provides fascinating insights from her research at Aberdeen's Rowett Institute on hemp, including how it can be used to improve the nutrition of eggs, burgers and baked goods. Useful links To find out more about Ali’s hemp products, check out the ‘Hemp it up’ website and find her on social media: Instagram and FacebookFind out more about Professor Wendy Russell at: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/people/w.russellAnd, if you want to read some recently published research on hemp from the Rowett Institute check out these papers below:Ramos-Sanchez et al (2025) Evaluation of protein solubility, lipid oxidative stability and physical properties of hemp seed-based foods and by-products. Food Science & Nutrition 13(9): e70954Ramos-Sanchez et al (2025) Hemp Seed-Based Foods and Processing By-Products Are Sustainable Rich Sources of Nutrients and Plant Metabolites Supporting Dietary Biodiversity, Health, and Nutritional Needs. Foods 14(5): 875Dogbe et al (2024) An analysis of the current and potential market opportunities for hempseed and fibre: the case of Scotland? Agriculture & Food Security 13(57). ClimateXChange is hosting an event on ‘The economic potential of hemp in a changing Scottish climate’. Its on Monday 10th November at the Edinburgh Futures Institute. More details are on Eventbrite  Intro/Outro music produced by James Mosaic James Mosaic | Free Listening on SoundCloud

    34 min
  5. The Scottish Tea Story - Sandra Benn & Susie Walker-Munro

    12/17/2024

    The Scottish Tea Story - Sandra Benn & Susie Walker-Munro

    We chat about the individuals behind your cup of tea, how tea is cultivated and processed, how to check if your tea is authentic and its impact on health and well-being. Make yourself a cuppa and have a listen! 🍵🫖 Useful links To find out more about Sandra, check out her Chiya and Chai website - https://chiyaandchai.com/  and find Sandra on social media:  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chiyaandchai/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChiyaandChai and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabenn/Find out more about Susie and the tea grown in Scotland from:the Kinnettles Tea Garden website - https://www.kinnettlesteagarden.com/ and Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kinnettlesgold/?hl=en the Tea Gardens of Scotland website - https://teagardensofscotland.co.uk/ and Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/p/BR-XpEyhzWH/And to find Susie’s and other fab teas, check out the Edinburgh-based Pekoetea- https://www.pekoetea.co.uk/ Intro/Outro music produced by James Mosaic - https://soundcloud.com/user-227429154 James Mosaic | Free Listening on SoundCloud

    39 min
  6. Our Food Story Field to Fork - Dr Lucy Williamson

    12/01/2024

    Our Food Story Field to Fork - Dr Lucy Williamson

    Listen to learn more about the story of our food from field to fork. Learn more about eating sustainably, the importance of how we farm and get clear on the terms used like ‘regenerative farming’, nature-friendly farming’ and ‘grass-fed’Follow Lucy on:https://www.instagram.com/lucywilliamsonnutrition/https://www.facebook.com/lucywilliamsonnutrition/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucywilliamsonnutrition/ And check out Lucy’s website: https://lwnutrition.co.uk and her Gut Health course: https://lwnutrition.co.uk/guthealthguide/ Useful links mentioned in the episode: Six Inches of Soil film:  https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/Lucy's Chocolate Fridge Cake recipe:  https://lwnutrition.co.uk/not-naughty-chocolate-fridge-cake/ Intro/Outro music produced by James Mosaic James Mosaic | Free Listening on SoundCloud

    33 min
  7. The Scottish Eatwell Guide - Dr Laura Wyness & Nutrition Scotland

    03/06/2024

    The Scottish Eatwell Guide - Dr Laura Wyness & Nutrition Scotland

    Listen to find out about the story behind the Scottish Eatwell Guide and what makes it so distinct. We also talk about the different foods included in the Guide and ways in which the Scottish Eatwell Guide can be used. Details of where to get your copy of the Scottish Eatwell Guide are in the notes below.Useful links: Access the Scottish Eatwell Guide for FREE from the Nutrition Scotland webpage: https://www.nutritionscotland.org/resources/scottish-eatwell-guide/We’d love you to share what your favourite Scottish food is from the guide on your social media channels using #ScottishEatwellGuideFollow us/Tag us on your Social Media too:Instagram: @drlaurwyness, @NutritionScot Twitter/X: @laura_wyness, @NutritionScot For more information on the Scottish Eatwell Guide check out The Nutrition Scotland website and Dr Laura Wyness website as we have a blog posts on:The story behind the Scottish Eatwell Guide and The differences between the UK Eatwell Guide and the Scottish Eatwell Guideand we will be adding more blog posts in the future that focus on different messages from the Scottish Eatwell Guide.

    30 min
  8. Chocolate - Sebastian Kobelt

    12/07/2023

    Chocolate - Sebastian Kobelt

    Listen in to learn more about where chocolate comes from, how its processed and how to tell a good quality chocolate. We also chat about some of the innovative and quite unusual flavours Sebastian uses in his chocolate – including how to get the flavour of a Christmas tree into a chocolate! Useful links:To find out more, check out the Sebastian Kobelt website and Instagram, Twitter (X), and FacebookThe ‘Food Connections’ podcast is created and produced by Dr Laura Wyness, Nutrition Research and Communication (www.laurawyness.com) one of Scotland’s Regional Food Tourism Ambassadors - Regional Food Tourism Ambassadors | Scotland Food and DrinkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurawyness/Website: https://www.laurawyness.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurawyness/Intro/Outro music produced by James Mosaic James Mosaic | Free Listening on SoundCloud

    37 min
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Hello, and welcome to the Food Connections podcast.  The podcast that helps you learn more about the food you eat and connect with those who make it.   I’m Dr Laura Wyness, a Registered Nutritionist specialising in nutrition research and communication. I’m also delighted to be one of Scotland’s 25 Regional Food Tourism Ambassadors. I hope you enjoy listening!...and please leave a review of the podcast ☺️   The ‘Food Connections’ podcast is created and produced by Dr Laura Wyness, Nutrition Research and Communication (www.laurawyness.com) Intro music produced by James Mosaic James Mosaic | Free Listening on SoundCloud Scotland’s Regional Food Tourism Ambassadors - Regional Food Tourism Ambassadors | Scotland Food and Drink  #ScotFoodAmbassador  

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  • Creator
    Dr Laura Wyness
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Food Connections