Food Detectives(2016)

2. Episode 2

2016-04-22

30m

The plain facts about our food. Alice Roberts tests the claim that some people feel less bloated and more alert when they cut out gluten.

3. Episode 3

2016-04-29

30m

The plain facts about our food. Alice Roberts finds out about the latest research which suggests that drinking artificially sweetened drinks can encourage us to eat more.

4. Episode 4

2016-05-06

30m

The plain facts about our food. Alice Roberts investigates the claim that processed meat causes cancer and asks: how worried should we be about eating meat?

5. Episode 5

2016-05-13

30m

The plain facts about our food. Can chillies help us lose weight? Prof Alice Roberts tests the claim. Sean Fletcher looks at nutritional labels on food packaging.

6. Episode 6

2016-05-20

30m

The plain facts about food. Can changing your surroundings alter how food and drink tastes? Alice Roberts and a group of diners enjoy a culinary experience with a difference.