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Superfoods

Do these super-hyped foods really punch above their nutritional weight?

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Chia seeds - superfood or fad? Sure they pack a punch, but are they really super?

Raw superfoods So-called 'superfoods' promise a lot, but do they deliver?

Fermented foods Claims for astounding health benefits abound, but which ones stand up to closer scrutiny?

Apple cider vinegar Is this "superfood" all it's cracked up to be? We look at the health claims of ACV to see if it can help you lose weight.

Kombucha Is it as good for you as the claims would have you believe?

Fermented foods associated with reduced social anxiety 8 July 2015 | Research links the foods we eat with mental health – via our gut microbiota.

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The nutrition experts

Our experts may kickstart the day with a turbo-charged green smoothie, but they've still got a nose for fishy food hype. When it comes to nutritional claims they're all about separating the super facts from the super fictions to help you get the best bang for your food shopping buck.