Food Detectives
Season 1
2016 · 6 episodes
1. Episode 1
2016-04-15 · 30m
The plain facts about our food. Alice Roberts investigates the food poisoning bug found on supermarket chicken.
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.
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