Healthy or Hoax

Stacey Morrison looks at the latest food & fitness trends asking what's hype and digging into what the science says. In short: Do they work?

Hosted by Stacey Morrison

A woman with long dark hair and a neutral expression stands in front of a circular RNZ logo divided into green and red sections with 'HEALTHY' on the green side, 'HOAX' on the red side, and 'OR' in the middle. The woman is wearing a peach-colored blouse and a beige jacket.

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Coolsculpting: Can you really freeze your fat away?

Season 2 / Episode 1
Stacey Morrison puts her body on the line to find out if coolsculpting - a non-surgical fat removal technique - can help you get the perfect figure.
Woman trying to button jeans over tummy.

Charcoal: Black gold?

Season 2 / Episode 2
Charcoal is credited with getting rid of gas, bloating, hangovers and generally helping us cleanse and detox. Healthy or Hoax finds out if the claims are backed up by science.
Close-up Of Woman Cleaning Her Teeth With Charcoal Tooth Paste

Fasting: The Quick Way to Better Health?

Season 2 / Episode 3
Studies show fasting could improve outcomes for a huge range of medical conditions... in mice. Do those benefits cross over to humans too?
Clock with fork and knife on white plate, intermittent fasting, meal plan, weight loss concept

Shakti Mats: Pain or Gain?

Season 2 / Episode 4
Shakti Mats made a big splash when they arrived in New Zealand a few years ago. But does lying on thousands of tiny spikes improve our health or is it just a painful hoax?
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Turmeric: Too Good to Be True?

Season 2 / Episode 5
Turmeric is supposed to help a range of ailments from arthritis to Alzheimer's. But is this spice the real deal or just fool's gold?
turmeric roots in the basket on wooden table

Essential Oils: Can we live with or without them?

Season 2 / Episode 6
Can something make us feel better just by smelling nice? And if it can do that, could we get even more benefits from rubbing it on our skin or even eating it?
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Fermented Foods: For or Against?

Season 2 / Episode 7
Fermented foods have been around for longer than refrigeration, but recently they have developed a reputation for having numerous health benefits. We find out if that reputation is founded in reality.
a set of fermented food great for gut health - top view of glass bowls against grunge wood: cucumber pickles, coconut milk yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, red beets, apple cider vinegar

Introducing: Healthy or Hoax Season 2

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It's been a long time coming, but the long-awaited second season of Healthy or Hoax is on its way with new host Stacey Morrison.
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