Gastro Lab
Stars of stage, sport and screen reveal the foods that keep them at the top of their profession, while Stefan Gates explores the world of nutrition with various experiments.
Stars of stage, sport and screen reveal the foods that keep them at the top of their profession, while Stefan Gates explores the world of nutrition with experiments that will make tongues tingle, stomachs churn and hair stand on end.
Stefan dissects the food diaries of rugby international Danny Cipriani, breakfast DJ Twin B, tennis superstar Jordanne Whiley, presenter and stand-up comedian Johnny Cochrane, boxer Natasha Jonas and West End actor Savannah Stevenson. Includes experiments that cover every aspect of nutrition - fibre, protein, carbohydrate, fats, hydration, vitamins and minerals.
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Clips
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The Science Behind Hydration
Duration: 05:09
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The Science Behind Fat
Duration: 04:55
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The Science Behind Dietery Fibre
Duration: 03:54
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The Science Behind Vitamins and Minerals
Duration: 05:18
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stefan Gates |
| Executive Producer | Helen Foulkes |
| Producer | Gemma Peakall |
| Production Manager | Lindsey Taylor |
| Production Coordinator | Megan Ascroft |
| Participant | Danny Cipriani |
| Participant | Twin B |
| Participant | Jordanne Whiley |
| Participant | Johnny Cochrane |
| Participant | Natasha Jonas |
| Participant | Savannah Stevenson |
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