All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • July 18, 2013
    • BBC One

    Cherry Healey uncovers the hidden health powers of some of our favourite foods. From the fat-burning properties of dairy to the brain-boosting berry that could get every student concentrating, she discovers healthy secrets lurking in the most surprising places. In this episode Cherry tackles the battle of the bulge, testing the everyday staples that might help us all to lose weight.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • July 25, 2013
    • BBC One

    Cherry Healey uncovers the health powers of our favourite foods. In this episode Cherry tests the daily staples that could help with everything from our hearts to our teeth.

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 2012-02-15

    • February 15, 2012
    • BBC One

    We're used to hearing the bad news about our food. What's the good news? Cherry Healey puts some favourite supermarket staples to the test and uncovers the surprising secrets and unexpected powers of the food that people take for granted. With the help of members of the public from around the country, plus a team of experts, she investigates how milk can help muscles recover from exercise; what effect the way tea is brewed has on its health benefits; why there is more to baked beans than meets the eye; and whether it's really possible to be addicted to chocolate