40 Minute Mentor

Episode 291

April 30, 2025

James Collier: How modern diets are failing us and Huel’s incredible growth journey 

In today’s 40 Minute Mentor episode, we’re joined by James Collier, a registered Nutritionist, Co-Founder of Huel and author of his brand new book, ‘Well Fed: How modern diets are failing us (and what we can do about it)’’. 

In today’s episode, you’ll hear about Huel’s growth journey, James’ new book and plenty of simple nutrition advice for you to implement in your day-to-day, no matter how busy you are. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James Collier
“The food choices we make not only impact our health, they also impact others – humans, non-humans and the broader environment.”

James Collier

Tune in to discover

➡️ From bodybuilding to nutrition [03:30]
➡️ Starting & growing Huel [09:00] 
➡️ Health challenges & bouncing back [18:00] 
➡️ More about today’s sponsors [24:20] 
➡️ Five pillars of nutrition & the benefits of eating together [25:00] 
➡️ Debunking diet myths [34:00] 

Listen on

Helpful links

🔍 Find out more: 

Connect with James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescollierrnutr/?originalSubdomain=uk 

More about Huel: https://huel.com/ 

Grab your copy of ‘Well Fed’: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/well-fed-how-modern-diets-are-failing-us-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-james-collier?variant=53486729855355 

 

📣Learn more about today’s sponsor: 

Today’s episode is sponsored by Capsule, the neo-broker powered by cutting-edge API technology, redefining insurance for high-growth scaling businesses. 

Capsule streamlines the insurance process, removing manual hassle and delivering tailored solutions that evolve with your business. 

If you’re a venture-backed startup looking to outsource the buying and management of your insurance, head over to www.capsulecover.com to find out more. 

 

🎧 You may also enjoy: 

Rhiannon Lambert: The truth about diets & nutrition advice for busy execs 

Dr Rupy Aujla: The accidental business that helps millions of people eat healthier every day

Vivien Wong: Building Little Moons from a family business to a viral global brand

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