#33 Hype or Helpful? Nutritionist Eli Brecher on Matcha, Fibremaxxing, Protein Water and more

**Episode 33: The Live Well with Arthritis Podcast** *#33 Hype or Helpful? Nutritionist Eli Brecher on Matcha, Fibremaxxing, Protein Water and more* ***Fed up of navigating all of the wellness trends in the media and online?*** The wellness world can be overwhelming to navigate, so what is actually helpful? Especially if you live with a chronic health condition? In this episode, host Emily Johnson welcomes back Registered Associate Nutritionist Eli Brecher to sort the hype from the helpful. Eli is the creator of The Mind, Body, Gut Method™ and host of The Gut 360 Podcast. Living with Crohn's disease since the age of eight, she specialises in gut health, women's health, and fertility nutrition, and is a contributor to the Live Well with Arthritis programme. Eli celebrates the trends genuinely worth your time, and debunks the ones that aren't. **Topics covered:** *Trends Worth the Hype* - **Matcha Calm** Sustained energy, L-theanine, and the dairy caveat - **Fibremaxxing** Why fibre is a hero nutrient, and how to add it to your diet - **Adding In, Not Restricting** Positive shift towards plant diversity and 30+ plants a week *Debatable Trends* - **Protein-Washing** Why seeing 'high protein' may just be marketing - **Gut Health** Myth of the magic powder, and where to start - **Biohacking** Red light, cold plunges and more *Thoughts on Other Trends* - **CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors)** Whether the average person really needs one - **GLP-1s (like Ozempic)** What they actually do, and who they're helpful for ***About the podcast:*** With a focus on reducing inflammation and improving daily life, this podcast features expert interviews, science-backed strategies, and real stories from people living with all types of arthritis. Emily combines her 12+ years of lived experience and insights from healthcare professionals to offer practical, encouraging steps that help you feel healthier, happier, and less alone when living with arthritis. Emily is a bestselling author, certified coach, and founder of *Live Well with Arthritis*. ***Episode Links:*** ***Live Well with Arthritis Programme Waitlist:*** https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/waitlist **FREE Workbook:** https://www.livewellwitharthritis.com/signup-free-download Eli Brecher **@elibrechernutrition** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elibrechernutrition/ - Website: https://www.elibrecher.co.uk Emily Johnson **@ArthritisFoodie** - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritisfoodie/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritisfoodie ***Further Resources:*** https://linktr.ee/arthritisfoodie