The Truth About 5 Health Food Trends | Compilation

We humans love a good health food trend, but sometimes it can be hard to sort out the facts from the fiction. So over the years, we here at SciShow have hit up the research and set the record straight.

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Links to Original Episodes and Sources:
The Sad Truth About the Turmeric in Your Golden Latte
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcy9bfAQ55c
The Truth About Chocolate and Your Health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVqCrpFNfRk
Are Antioxidants Actually Good for Anything?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhEB_wbsIt4
Is Alkaline Water Really Better for You?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1CBE-5Ot4jU
The Truth About MSG and Your Health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERVRjAYBOp0