Episode 13, Naturopath Jane Papalia on the Mediterranean Diet, Longevity, Beauty, and Why Your Nonna Was Probably Right All Along, Wayne Gets ‘Splained on Reflux and Irene Busts Out a Rant

Episode 13, Naturopath Jane Papalia on the Mediterranean Diet, Longevity, Beauty, and Why Your Nonna Was Probably Right All Along, Wayne Gets ‘Splained on Reflux and Irene Busts Out a Rant

In this episode we chat about

·       What the Mediterranean diet actually is, and why it is much more than a Greek salad and a glass of red wine.

·       Jane Papalia’s story, from Italian family food culture to naturopathy and clinical nutrition.

·       Why the Mediterranean lifestyle is one of the most researched and respected dietary patterns in the world.

·       How food, movement, sleep, stress, and social connection all work together for longevity.

·       Why olive oil, legumes, herbs, seasonal produce, and quality proteins are the real stars of the show.

·       How to spot the difference between authentic Mediterranean foods and supermarket imposters with suspiciously confident branding.

·       Why your grandmother may have been ahead of her time without ever using the words polyphenols or microbiome.

·       How the Mediterranean way of eating supports gut health, brain health, heart health, and healthy ageing.

·       Why food is not just fuel. It is culture, connection, rhythm, and joy.

·       A very important debate about yoghurt, feta, olive oil, and whether Italians are secretly running the wellness industry