What should I be eating/drinking?
The Trust Me presenters’ dietary advice over the series all gathered in one place.
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Are smoothies good for me?
Are smoothies full of goodness, or mostly just sugar? Dr Saleyha Ahsan reveals all.
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Do probiotics do any good?
The truth about probiotics, and the cheaper and better way to good gut health revealed.
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How much water should I be drinking?
7 glasses of water a day — truth or myth?
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Is coffee good or bad for me?
The age-old debate about the health effects of coffee settled once and for all.
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Should I take vitamin supplements?
Dr Chris van Tulleken experiments on himself to reveal the truth about vitamin pills...
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Could beer actually make your barbeque healthier?
The incredible truth behind how beer can actually make barbequed meat healthier.
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Are energy drinks really bad for us?
How much caffeine is really in energy drinks?
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Can my leftovers be healthier than the original meal?
The incredible tip that makes starchy carbohydrate foods healthier.
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Can Vitamin C cure a cold?
Is there any evidence that dosing up on vitamin C actually prevents a cold coming on?
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The big cholesterol-busting experiment
How easy is it to lower your cholesterol naturally? We put some simple ideas to the test.
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Does eating fatty food or chocolate spoil your skin?
Do fatty foods or chocolate really cause spots?
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Is chocolate good for me?
Professor Aedin Cassidy reveals the kind of chocolate that can be good for us.
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Is it safe to eat food past its sell-by date?
Michael Mosley puts his strong stomach to the test - can mouldy food be ok to eat?
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Should I avoid sugar?
Should we all be cutting right back on sugar? Michael Mosley examines the evidence.
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Which oils are best to cook with?
Michael Mosley discovers that some oils used for cooking could be very bad for us indeed.
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Should I avoid salt?
Michael Mosley investigates whether cutting back on salt really improves our health.
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Should I avoid saturated fat?
Michael Mosley meets two experts who disagree on how bad saturated fat is for us.
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Is Manuka honey worth the money?
It's sold as having health benefits, but what's the real evidence for maunka honey?
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Should I eat foods containing omega-3?
Is there really evidence that Omega 3 is good for our health?
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Is organic food better for me?
Dr Chris van Tulleken explores the health claims made for organic food.
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The big blood pressure experiment
Can garlic, watermelon or beetroot reduce blood pressure? We put the claims to the test.
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The big vitamin D experiment
Michael Mosley puts three recommended sources of vitamin D to the test.
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What does caffeine really do to our brains?
The surprising truth about what the world's most popular drug does to our brains.
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Are ‘antioxidant-rich’ products good for me?
Here's what 'antioxidant-rich' products really have in them, and what they do.
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Is it safe to reheat leftovers?
Michael Mosley shares the crucial tips for avoiding food poisoning.
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The big experiment: could I lose fat just by changing my meal times?
A ground-breaking experiment: eat breakfast later and dinner earlier to lose fat
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Are artificial sweeteners bad for me?
Diet products could be making you fatter – we investigate why.
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Is eating in the evenings bad for me?
We’ve all heard you shouldn’t eat carbs after 8pm – but is it true?
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How much is too much alcohol?
Is it alcohol good or bad for you? The experts give their opinions.
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Does microwaving food make it less healthy?
Rumours are all over the internet, but is there anything behind them?
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Is olive oil really good for me?
It's supposedly the key to a long and healthy life - but what's the truth?
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Is meat good or bad for me?
Is it the most nutritious thing on our plate, or the cause of premature aging and death?
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Are oils ‘rich in polyunsaturates’ or ‘rich in monounsaturates’ good for me?
We’ve seen the adverts for ‘heart health’ oils and spreads — so we put them to the test.
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What should I not eat or drink when I’m taking medication?
It’s not just booze to be aware of if you’re taking pills.
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Why do some people put on weight and not others – and can we change it?
Revolutionary new work from Israel that is changing nutrition advice for everyone.
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Can rearranging my kitchen help me lose weight?
New research from the US shows how psychology in the kitchen can help us all be healthier.
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How can I get rid of belly fat?
We put four methods to the test: does anything really target belly fat?
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Is apple cider vinegar really good for me?
We put the health claims of apple cider vinegar to the test and find a surprising benefit!
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Should I go gluten free?
We carry out an experiment: is there such a thing as ‘gluten sensitivity’?
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Can I improve my eyesight?
Could eating certain foods or taking supplements improve our eyesight?
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Does turmeric really help protect us from cancer?
We do an ambitious experiment to discover whether turmeric really could be good for us
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Are there natural alternatives to HRT?
With many women not wanting to take replacement hormones, what are the alternatives?
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Can I alter my gut bacteria and improve my health?
The gut microbiome is a hot topic in health right now – but can we change it?
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Should I believe headlines that say red wine is good for me?
We uncover the truth about the supposed health benefits linked to red wine.
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Are the methods used to decaffeinate coffee bad for me?
Decaf coffee is becoming increasingly popular – but does it pose any health risks?
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What is Gout and how can I manage it?
Gout is on the rise - we reveal what it is and how to avoid it.
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What are fermented foods and which are best for improving our gut health?
We put homemade and shop bought fermented foods to the test.
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Should I be concerned about arsenic in my rice?
We test some cooking methods that will help you reduce your exposure.
