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Unpacking food myths and trends

We unpack the latest social media food trends and clear up the myths around them.

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Unpacking food myths and trends

  • The summer of viral sandwiches

  • The latest food trend taking over social media

  • Greens Powders: The facts and myths

  • Fourth of July: Hot dog facts, claims and viral trends

  • Protein powder: The facts and the myths

  • Five food trends to look out for in 2025

  • Where do pancakes REALLY come from?

  • Myths about pizza and the facts behind them

  • Do carrots help you see at night? The truth behind popular food myths

  • Unpacking your packed lunch

  • The TikTok food trend that’s making Brits travel 4,000 miles

  • How Dua Lipa's drink recipe has become the latest viral trend

  • Christmas dinner: The facts behind your festive feast

  • Claims about coffee and the facts behind them

  • Does tea really have more caffeine than coffee? The truth behind the claims

  • How TikTok influences what we eat

  • Cake news or fake news quiz

  • Is your water bottle dirtier than a public toilet?

  • Can you tell the cake news from the fake news?

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