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Episode 5

Gloria Hunniford and Chris Bavin unpick the dramatic shift in advice on alcohol consumption. Plus the shocking secrets of how Britain snacks are revealed.

Gloria Hunniford and Chris Bavin make sense of the contradictory stories and headlines about what we eat.

In this episode, they unpick the dramatic shift in advice on drinking alcohol. After warnings that there's no longer any safe limit, what's the truth on whether it's still ok to have a drink? And what about all the previous reports that suggest the occasional drink might actually be a good thing?

The shocking secrets of how Britain snacks are revealed, but it seems the mid-afternoon energy slump that prompts millions to reach for treats may just be all in the mind.

Also, the controversial 5:2 diet is put to the test. With the experts still divided, could regular fast days really be the key to losing weight?

Dr Rangan Chatterjee reveals which foods are best for healthy hair.

44 minutes

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Mon 29 Feb 2016 06:15

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Role Contributor
Presenter Gloria Hunniford
Presenter Chris Bavin
Executive Producer Rob Unsworth
Executive Producer Carla-Maria Lawson
Series Producer Chris Walker

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