The Wellness Scoop Diets That Lower Cancer Risk, Collagen Hype & The Mental Health Divide
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Mar 16, 2026 They debate collagen hype versus the modest benefits seen in trials and whole-food alternatives for skin and joints. They unpack a massive diet study linking plant-forward eating with lower cancer risk and the complexities behind vegan findings. They explore rising mental health divides between generations and the social and environmental drivers shaping youth wellbeing.
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Sourdough And Pea Bean Toast Win
- Ella describes her sourdough journey and enjoying slow cooking as a form of recalibration.
- She recommends pea and white bean blitz with tahini, lemon and yogurt as a high-reward toast topping.
Get Calcium And B12 On Plant Based Diets
- If you follow a vegan or very plant-based diet, prioritise fortified foods and supplement B12 and consider calcium-rich choices.
- Use calcium-set tofu, fortified plant drinks, tahini, nuts, seeds, figs and pulses to meet needs.
Big Generational Gap In Mental Health
- Young adults show much worse mental-health scores than older adults, with the under-35s far more likely to be distressed.
- The MHQ data shows a stark generational divide: older adults near norms while under-35s frequently fall into struggling categories.
