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Food: Truth or Scare
Chris Bavin looks at shocking claims that diet drinks could be making you gain weight, and Danny Crates asks whether greasy and sugary foods affect your skin.
Gloria Hunniford finds out whether claims that a daily glass of wine is good for you are true, and Chris Bavin asks if calorie counting is a sensible approach to weight loss.
Gloria Hunniford asks whether her beloved cups of tea could be increasing her risk of cancer, and Danny Crates skips breakfast for a week to see if it holds the key to easy weight loss.
Gloria Hunniford and Chris Bavin are joined by former health secretary Edwina Currie to unscramble the conflicting claims about whether eggs are safe and healthy.
Chris Bavin dissects worrying reports that eating chicken and turkey could cause cancer, and Gloria Hunniford looks at the trend for feeding pets raw meat.
August 2019
Chris Bavin discovers the truth behind the claims that red meat causes cancer, and Gloria Hunniford investigates whether a cup of tea could actually be the secret to curing it.
Gloria Hunniford investigates whether we should all be having extra protein in our diets. Danny Crates finds out just how much plastic is in the fish we eat.
July 2019
Gloria Hunniford and Chris Bavin investigate reports about some surprising foods it’s claimed could change the way we look.
February 2019
26/02/2019 of the TV-show Food: Truth or Scare was broadcast by BBC1 on Tuesday 26 February 2019 at 9:15.
25/02/2019 of the TV-show Food: Truth or Scare was broadcast by BBC1 on Monday 25 February 2019 at 9:15.
February 2, 2018 of the TV-show Food: Truth or Scare was broadcast by BBC1 on Friday 2 February 2018 at 9:15.
February 1, 2018 of the TV-show Food: Truth or Scare was broadcast by BBC1 on Thursday 1 February 2018 at 9:15.
January 2018
January 31, 2018 of the TV-show Food: Truth or Scare was broadcast by BBC1 on Wednesday 31 January 2018 at 9:15.
January 30, 2018 of the TV-show Food: Truth or Scare was broadcast by BBC1 on Tuesday 30 January 2018 at 9:15.
January 29, 2018 of the TV-show Food: Truth or Scare was broadcast by BBC1 on Monday 29 January 2018 at 9:15.
July 2017 45:00
45:00Gloria Hunniford and Chris Bavin discover if coconut oil really has the incredible health benefits that have led to it becoming so fashionable. As the truth is revealed, a devotee realises the oil has a surprising dark side.
45:00Gloria Hunniford and Chris Bavin investigate which of the claims about foods said to help people live longer are true.
February 2017 45:00
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Gloria Hunniford and Chris Bavin investigate the controversial diets that recommend cutting out entire food groups from what you eat. With the experts divided, could some of these quick-fix fads do you more harm than good? 45:00 Expired
Gloria Hunniford and Chris Bavin settle the argument over whether tea and coffee are good or bad for us - and if the same is true for both. There is also the truth about a food often touted as a way to fight cancer. And, after reports suggesting reusing plastic water bottles is a bad idea, tests reveal if we should be usin... 44:00 Expired
Gloria Hunniford and Chris Bavin They investigate claims that oily fish may not be the wonder food it is often said to be after reports state it could even be dangerous.