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[kentish maid]

Next Wednesday, 6th June, BBC 1 8pm - Dr Xand van Tullekan

The Truth About Carbs

Might be worth seeing

Dr Xand van Tulleken loves carbs – so much so that he once weighed 19 stone.
He’s not alone, as carbohydrates in some form are at the heart of the British diet.
And with record levels of obesity – 63 per cent of UK adults are considered obese – and Type 2 diabetes on the rise, it seems that carbs really are the enemy they are purported to be.
Dr Xand wants to find out if we can enjoy a guilt-free bowl of pasta or slice of white bread – and some of his findings are astonishing
Who knew that there’s a ‘super carb’ out there that could keep bowel cancer at bay?

You’ll never look at a jacket potato in the same way again…

 

[kentish maid]

Dr Xand van Tulleken investigates whether claims about negative health effects resulting from carbohydrates are true. The film looks at cutting-edge research into a possible link between carb consumption and infertility, and it investigates whether genetic changes are taking place when passing eating habits on to children. Xand and a team of volunteers attempt to guess how much sugar a selection of common foods each releases into the bloodstream. The film also sets out how to examine whether it is possible to eat carbs in a way that is much healthier. Scientists have discovered that starchy carbs like pasta, rice and potatoes can be changed in a very simple way to make them healthier, and there is a surprise in store for Xand when heads to the gym with his favourite carb-filled sports drink. The programme also teams up with a Merseyside GP to trial a healthy-eating plan which asks people to swap 'sugary' carbs for more fibre. The results after just two weeks come as a surprise.

 

[Northerner]

Thanks for the heads-up KM 🙂

 

[Sally W]

Next Wednesday, 6th June, BBC 1 8pm - Dr Xand van Tullekan

The Truth About Carbs

Might be worth seeing

Dr Xand van Tulleken loves carbs – so much so that he once weighed 19 stone.
He’s not alone, as carbohydrates in some form are at the heart of the British diet.
And with record levels of obesity – 63 per cent of UK adults are considered obese – and Type 2 diabetes on the rise, it seems that carbs really are the enemy they are purported to be.
Dr Xand wants to find out if we can enjoy a guilt-free bowl of pasta or slice of white bread – and some of his findings are astonishing
Who knew that there’s a ‘super carb’ out there that could keep bowel cancer at bay?

You’ll never look at a jacket potato in the same way again…

Thanks for this: glad you posted. He did an experiment with fire in his last programme explaining how the body burns alcohol first, carbs second and fat last. Result being eating too many carbs leading to fat storage. I’ll look forward to this new prog.

 

[kentish maid]

Bumping this up to remind people it is on tonight

 

[Stitch147]

Thanks for the reminder. I'll be at my pub quiz tonight so will watch it on catch up tomorrow.

 

[Grannylorraine]

Thanks for this I will set up to record.

 

[Edgar]

Thanks. Have just set to record.