Luke Coutinho is a pioneer of Lifestyle as Foundational Medicine, with 14+ years of experience in the lifestyle, health and wellness industry. His work focuses on strengthening health foundations through nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management and sustainable lifestyle practices.

Through health education and social media, Luke cuts through misinformation and makes complex health science practical and easy to understand.

His podcast brings together doctors, experts, researchers and specialists to discuss the health topics that matter today. A new focused format answers 4 of the most relevant questions from the perspective of a viewer, patient or everyday consumer.

From nutrition, gut health and metabolic health to hormonal health, women’s health, chronic disease prevention and healthy ageing, Luke’s mission is to educate, empower and help people build stronger foundations for lifelong health.


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Is brown bread always healthier than white bread?

Brown bread has a healthier reputation, but does its colour tell you everything about its nutritional value?

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Watch how antacids are making your acidity worse !!
https://youtu.be/eEzSuqgFNB8

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We live in a world obsessed with quick fixes. A drink for digestion, a supplement for sleep, a hack for stress — but lasting health rarely comes from one isolated intervention.

It comes from getting the foundations right: nourishing your body, prioritising sleep, moving regularly, managing stress and staying consistent.

Stop chasing the next quick fix. Start building habits your body can rely on.

What is one health foundation you think we tend to overlook the most?

21 hours ago | [YT] | 25

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Love is often described as holding on, making sacrifices, and putting another person first. But healthy love also involves trust, individuality, emotional safety, and the freedom to grow without losing yourself.

What do you think is the most important sign of a healthy relationship?

23 hours ago | [YT] | 6

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A woman is looking at a photograph. She says, “I have no brothers or sisters, but that man's father is my father's son.”

Question: Who is the man in the photograph?

1 day ago | [YT] | 5

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You can be functioning, meeting deadlines and showing up for everyone around you, yet feel emotionally exhausted on the inside.

Constantly putting others first, carrying too many responsibilities and suppressing what you feel can take a toll on your wellbeing. Recognising it isn’t weakness. It’s the first step towards addressing what you need.

You don’t always have to push through. Sometimes, you need to pause, ask for help and give yourself the same care you give everyone else.

1 day ago | [YT] | 61

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Women are often expected to be successful at work, present at home, emotionally available to everyone, and constantly accommodating. Somewhere along the way, taking care of themselves can start to feel selfish.

What do you think women need more permission to do?

1 day ago | [YT] | 17

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You are running in a race. You overtake the person who is currently in second place.

Question: What position are you in now?

2 days ago | [YT] | 13

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Infidelity doesn’t always begin with a physical affair. Sometimes, it begins with small secrets, hidden conversations and boundaries that are gradually crossed.

But when trust breaks, the damage can go far beyond the relationship. It can make someone question their memories, their judgment and even their own worth.

Rebuilding trust takes more than apologies. It takes honesty, accountability and consistent action over time.

What do you think matters most after betrayal: the truth, accountability or changed behaviour?

2 days ago | [YT] | 32

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Family relationships can be a source of comfort, but they can also be emotionally complicated. Sometimes, we confuse loving our family with agreeing to everything they expect from us. Healthy relationships can allow love and boundaries to coexist.

What is the most difficult part of setting boundaries with family?

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