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The Food Clinic PodcastCan Food Really Protect Your Eyesight?, with Eye Surgeon, Dr Aijing WangComing up on this episode of The Food Clinic Podcast, I’m joined by ophthalmologist otherwise known as a eye surgeon, Dr Aijing Wang, to explore the often-overlooked connection between nutrition and your vision.We talk about how silent conditions like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure can lead to gradual, preventable blindness, as well as eye-friendly nutrients proven to help protect your vision, this is a conversation that proves your eyes aren’t just windows to the soul, they’re a reflection of your whole-body health.I’m your host Dr Yemisi Bokinni and welcome...2025-08-0425 minThe Food Clinic PodcastPCOS, Blood Sugar & the Role of Food, with Gynaecologist, Dr Sian MitchellComing up on this episode of The Food Clinic Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Sian Mitchell, a gynaecologist, to talk about something that affects a significant number of women globally - polycystic ovary syndrome, otherwise known as PCOS.We dig into what it is and how it’s diagnosed. More importantly, we focus on how insulin, inflammation, and even our diets can influence symptoms, from irregular cycles and excess hair growth to fertility.If you’ve ever wondered whether food really makes a difference, we’re about to find out!I’m your host...2025-07-2826 minThe Food Clinic PodcastWhat Your Hair Says About Your Health, with Trichologist, Ebuni AjiduahComing up on this episode of The Food Clinic Podcast, I’m joined by trichologist Ebuni Ajiduah, a specialist in hair and scalp health, with a focus on natural and Afro-textured hair.We explore the deeper reasons behind hair thinning, hair loss, and breakage - and challenge the idea that hair health starts with expensive oils or miracle supplements.From the role of nutrition and stress, to common deficiencies, we unpack what it really means to care for your hair from the inside out.I’m your host Dr Yemisi Bokinni and welcome to T...2025-07-2146 minThe Food Clinic PodcastUnderstanding Endometriosis: More Than Period Pain, with Gynaecologist, Dr Remi MogekwuComing up on this episode of The Food Clinic Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Remi Mogekwu, a gynaecologist, to explore a condition that’s affecting at least one in ten women - endometriosis.We unpack the classic symptoms like pelvic pain, painful sex, and cycle disruption as well as where conventional medicine meets lifestyle, from hormone therapy and surgery to the role that diet might play in managing symptoms. Whether you or someone you know lives with this condition, this conversation helps shed light on what’s often been misunderstood. I’m your host Dr Yemis...2025-07-1440 minThe Food Clinic PodcastSkin Health, Sugar & Inflammation, with Dermatologist, Dr Ebun OluwoleComing up on this episode of The Food Clinic Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Ebun Oluwole, a skin doctor, otherwise known as a dermatologist.We explore the deep link between the skin and what’s happening inside the body - including how inflammation, blood sugar, diet, and even stress can show up on your face. From acne and eczema to wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, we dive into how nutrition, sleep, and simple daily choices impact the health and appearance of your skin.Whether you're worried about breakouts, ageing, or just want to understand what your skin...2025-07-0744 minThe Food Clinic PodcastHow Your Gut Talks to Your Brain, with Gastroenterologist, Dr Olaolu OlabintanComing up on this episode of The Food Clinic Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Olaolu Olabintan, a gut doctor, otherwise known as a gastroenterologist.We explore the deep connection between the brain and our gut - how stress and emotions can influence symptoms, the gut microbiome, as well as his top red flags to be on the lookout for. From irritable bowel syndrome to ulcers and more, this episode dives into how the gut truly reflects our internal balance. I’m your host Dr Yemisi Bokinni and welcome to The Food Clinic Podcas...2025-06-3041 minThe Food Clinic PodcastIntroducing The Food Clinic ChallengeWelcome to Season 2 of The Food Clinic Podcast! I’m your host, Dr Yemisi Bokinni, and in this episode I’m introducing something new, something that goes beyond listening.It’s called The Food Clinic Challenge - a 21-day health reset built on evidence-based, plant-based actions that target core health mechanisms like inflammation, gut imbalance, insulin resistance and hormonal shifts.Each day, you’ll take one simple step linked directly to insights from the expert doctors featured in Season 2 — from gut health and dermatology to gynaecology, eye health, hair health and more.You’ll get a full...2025-06-3000 minThe Food Clinic PodcastSeason 2 Preview + Our Superfood DocumentaryBefore Season 2 of The Food Clinic Podcast launches on June 30th, we’re inviting you to watch something a little different.Over half of the world’s calories come from just three foods - rice, corn and wheat. But there’s a world of nourishing, culturally significant foods out there that are often overlooked.In our new short YouTube documentary, The Superfood Map of Brixton, we explore the powerful ingredients found in one of South London’s most vibrant markets. It’s a story about diversity, health, and the foods that connect us.You can wa...2025-06-0501 minThe Food Clinic PodcastFive effective ways to lower high blood pressureStudies have shown that as little as a 5 to 10-point drop in blood pressure can cut the risk of stroke by 30 per cent. This is the final episode of Season 1, and we'll be exploring the all-important issue of hypertension, and I'll give a countdown of five effective ways for lowering your blood pressure.It's been great fun interviewing such an array of amazing guests, receiving your audio questions and engaging with you all online, and i'm even more excited for Season 2 which launches very soon!In the meantime, our weekly newsletters continue, so for book...2022-10-1705 minThe Food Clinic PodcastAre supplements worth the money? with Pharmacist Kwame PeprahIn this episode, I catch up with Senior Pharmacist, Kwame Peprah, and we dissect the longstanding debate on whether or not vitamins and supplements are actually worth it. How the pandemic brought to our attention the importance of some crucial vitamins. How too much of a good thing can lead to detrimental effects; whether or not cost correlates with quality, and finally his advice on what we all should and shouldn't be taking. THIS WEEK'S GIVEAWAY! This week's giveaway is a book by author and nutritionist Mascha Davis titled, 'Eat Your Vitamins'. In it, you'll fi...2022-10-1018 minThe Food Clinic PodcastHeavy metals and pollutants: Is eating fish healthy?Fish has long been considered one of the healthiest foods, but due to the build-up of toxic chemicals and heavy metals in our seas, some advocate that we limit consumption. Is it all hype, or fact? and do the health benefits of eating fish outweigh any of the potential risks? Is eating fish healthy? For giveaways, nutrition tips and more subscribe to our weekly newsletter at dryemisi.com/thefoodclinicConnect with me on Instagram: instagram.com/dryemisibokinni2022-10-0304 minThe Food Clinic PodcastOvercoming Stress Eating with Nutritional Psychologist, Emily MbelengaIn this week's episode I catch up with nutritional psychologist Emily Mbelenga, and we explore the all too common issue of stress eating, as well as her top hack for identifying our patterns and triggers, which is often the first step to finding lasting solutions. THIS WEEK'S GIVEAWAY! This week's giveaway is a book by author, Lorna Salmon titled ‘The Calm Kitchen’. In it, you'll find a food-based approach to self-care and mental well-being. To enter, subscribe to our newsletter at: dryemisi.com/thefoodclinicNext Wednesday, you’ll receive an email and all you’ll ha...2022-09-2616 minThe Food Clinic PodcastHow Coffee protects your LiverHow about coffee as medicine, and yes, decaf included? It’s a suggestion that sounds so bizarre, but it's not. Originally hailing from Ethiopia in East Africa, it turns out that a range of powerful plant chemicals in coffee are pretty good at protecting our liver. Considering all the potential damage caused by excess alcohol, fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis and a load of other toxins, this episode is one not to miss. Today we'll be exploring how coffee protects our liver. For giveaways, nutrition tips and more subscribe to our weekly newsletter at dryemisi.com...2022-09-1903 minThe Food Clinic PodcastNutrition in Sickle Cell with Specialist Dietician, Claudine MatthewsIn honour of sickle cell awareness month, in this week's episode, I catch up with specialist dietician Claudine Matthews, a world-renowned expert on the theme of nutrition in sickle cell. We explore evidence-based nutrition tips for Sickle Cell Warriors.About Claudine Claudine is a specialist dietician with over 13 years of clinical experience in the NHS in the UK. She has dedicated the last 8 years to pioneering the nutrition landscape in Sickle Cell Disease and is the author of the world's first National Nutrition Standards for Sickle Cell. Claudine is currently in her final year of...2022-09-1225 minThe Food Clinic PodcastAsk Dr Yemisi - Your questions on cancer, diet, our genes, PCOS and heavy periodsIn this week’s episode, I’ll be answering your questions, and we’ll touch on everything from our diet and genes to the cancer-fighting properties of food, PCOS and heavy periods. Got questions? Well, this season I’ll be dedicating entire episodes to answering them! You can send me a voice note here: dryemisi.com/questions For giveaways, nutrition tips and more subscribe to our weekly newsletter at dryemisi.com/thefoodclinicConnect with me on Instagram: instagram.com/dryemisibokinni2022-09-0507 minThe Food Clinic PodcastAfrican herbs with tea entrepreneur, Faridah Kekere-EkunIn this episode, I catch up with Faridah Kekere-Ekun the founder of the fast-growing herbal tea brand, Sari Teas. Determined to see the health benefits of African medicinal herbs valued and acknowledged on a global scale, Faridah has big plans. We explore her personal journey with African herbs. Why ginger from a small town in Northern Nigeria is considered among the best in the world and her Top 3 herbs and their health benefits. THIS WEEK'S GIVEAWAY! In the spirit of tea, this week's giveaway is a book by author, Rachel Theample titled ‘Tonics and teas: trad...2022-08-2918 minThe Food Clinic PodcastThe health benefits of fermented foodsIf you were asked to name five fermented foods, you might struggle to get past sauerkraut and kimchi, the German and Korean forms of fermented cabbage. Or perhaps miso, a fermented soya bean paste. If we go anything by observing trends in the media, it's easy to believe that only a handful of foods fall into this category. However, if you're of African heritage then you might be surprised to learn that garri and fufu are made from fermented cassava, while ogi is a fermented corn porridge. Injera is a fermented pancake made from teff grains. These a...2022-08-2203 minThe Food Clinic PodcastThe health benefits of Cacao with Dr Yao MfodwoIn this episode, I catch up with Dr Yao Mfodwo who happens to be a medical doctor, cacao farmer and award-winning chocolatier. We explore how his work with the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer led to his discovery of a surprising effect of cacao, Its health benefits and finally what he's doing to ensure Ghanian cacao farmers benefit economically from its myriad uses. THIS WEEK'S GIVEAWAY!This week's giveaway is a book by the publisher Aster titled The Cacao Cookbook, and in it you'll learn more about the myriad health benefits of cacao as well as 50 delicious r...2022-08-1522 minThe Food Clinic PodcastWhy you must season your meatThe likes of Suya, Jerk Chicken and other forms of BBQ meats are considered major hazards to our health, but the key herbs of rosemary, garlic and onion might actually make all the difference. It's one hack definitely not to skip. Today we'll be discussing the scientific reasons behind why you must season your meat.Got questions? Well, this season I’ll be dedicating entire episodes to answering them! You can send me a voice note here: dryemisi.com/questions For giveaways, nutrition tips and more subscribe to our weekly newsletter at dryemisi.com/thefoodclinic...2022-08-0804 minThe Food Clinic PodcastReversing diabetes through lifestyle with Dr Anita PhungIn this episode, I catch up with Dr Anita Phung, a medical doctor with a wealth of experience in lifestyle medicine. We explore how being faced with the risk of developing diabetes herself, caused her to make a major change in her personal life. The power of intermittent fasting, and of course her Top 3 nutrition tips for tackling diabetes. THIS WEEK'S GIVEAWAY!This week's giveaway is a book recommended by Dr Anita. The New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits by James Clear which explores how even the smallest changes in our lives can be truly tr...2022-08-0131 minThe Food Clinic PodcastThree calming ingredients for mental wellbeingThe saying goes 'you are what you eat', but does that apply to our mental health too? Considering the stresses of everyday life, our fast-paced lifestyles and increasing pressure to get more done in less time there's been a wealth of research done on the potential role of foods in supporting our mental wellbeing. Today I'll give a countdown on three ingredients that have been found to have a positive effect on our brain and mood.Got questions? Well, this season I’ll be dedicating entire episodes to answering them! You can send me a voic...2022-07-2503 minThe Food Clinic PodcastAfrican Superfoods with The Vegan Nigerian, Tomi MakanjuolaIn this episode, I catch up with Tomi Makanjuola, most popularly known as The Vegan Nigerian. A passionate foodie and cookbook author boasting almost 30,000 Instagram followers, Tomi has become a go-to source for flavourful plant-based meals. In this episode, we explore the motivation for her approach to veganism. Her latest book and of course her Top 3 African Superfoods. THIS WEEK'S GIVEAWAY!I'll also be announcing details on this week's giveaway where one lucky listener will get a copy of Tomi’s latest cookbook ‘The Vegan Nigerian kitchen’ which features 100 classic Nigerian recipes reimagined through a plant-b...2022-07-2021 minThe Food Clinic PodcastAre you lactose intolerant?Have you ever had this weird discomfort, a bloated feeling after a glass of milk or perhaps a bowl of ice cream? Well, if so then you could be lactose intolerant and contrary to what the term implies, It's actually the norm. Seventy per cent of adults globally are lactose intolerant and today we'll be discussing how to spot if that includes you! We'll explore dairy alternatives, as well as how to meet your daily calcium requirements for strong bones. Got questions? Well, this season I’ll be dedicating entire episodes to answering them! You can send me a...2022-07-1105 minThe Food Clinic PodcastA winning diet with Olympian, Ngozi OnwumereIn this episode, I catch up with Ngozi Onwumere, an athlete who in 2018, caught the world's attention when she and colleagues competing in Bobsleigh made history to become the first-ever African team to compete at the Winter Olympic Games. We explore the challenges that came with achieving such a feat. How when it comes to nutrition, keeping things simple might be the greatest hack to reaching your goals, and finally, some wise words to live by.Got questions? Well, this season I’ll be dedicating entire episodes to answering them! You can send me a voice note he...2022-07-1118 minThe Food Clinic PodcastHow good sleep keeps you leanBelieve it or not, the amount of sleep we get each night influences everything from our appetite, to the types of foods we crave during the day, and even the level of self-will we might have to resist tempting treats. That's the reason why the first episode of The Food Clinic Podcast is all about why sleep, or rather a lack of it, is probably sabotaging all your health goes right now.Got questions? Well, this season I’ll be dedicating entire episodes to answering them! You can send me a voice note here: dryemisi.com/questions 2022-07-1105 minThe Food Clinic PodcastWelcome to The Food Clinic PodcastWelcome to The Food Clinic Podcast, a bite-sized series hosted by medical doctor and health journalist Dr Yemisi Bokinni. Here you’ll learn valuable insights on all things health and nutrition.Join Dr Yemisi and her guests as they unearth the profound ways our diet and lifestyle can help us thrive. To enter our regular giveaways or for further information, you can find Yemisi at www.dryemisi.com or on Instagram @DrYemisiBokinniThe Food Clinic Podcast is powered by The Royal Society of Chemistry Email: thefoodclinicpod@gmail.comInstagram: instagram.com/dryemisi...2022-07-0401 min