Food: Fact or Fiction? Season 1 Episode 3 Doctor's Note

In Food: Fact or Fiction? season 1 episode 3 titled Doctor's Note, the show explores whether certain foods can have medicinal properties. Host Michael McKean delves into the origins of chicken soup as a remedy for the common cold, and whether there is any scientific evidence to support it. He also investigates the purported health benefits of garlic, including its potential to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

The episode takes a closer look at the history of the lemon, which was once believed to be a cure for scurvy among sailors. McKean also examines the rise of turmeric as a superfood, and whether it lives up to its reputation as an anti-inflammatory.

In addition, the episode explores the use of "miracle berries" that can alter taste buds, making sour or bitter foods taste sweet. McKean speaks with a chef who uses these berries to create unique culinary experiences for his customers.

Throughout the episode, experts weigh in on the science behind these purported health benefits and whether there is any evidence to support them. Viewers will learn interesting facts about the foods they eat and how they can impact their health.

Overall, Food: Fact or Fiction? season 1 episode 3 is an engaging exploration of the relationship between food and medicine, and whether there is any truth to the old adage "food is medicine."