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Eat Well for Less? (2015)
Seriously?
Only in the UK, could a slab of steak between two slices of white bread with chips on the side be considered a "healthy choice" on the "after" side of a family's diet makeover. Yes, the "before" was truly appalling, but how can the producers imagine that the shred of rocket garnishing the above sandwich contribute to the five serves of fruit and veg they're espousing. Does heart health offer a negative star rating?
And then the one genuine attempt at a veggie dhal curry was ill conceived as it was never going to hit the mark with a family of carnivores who didn't recognise an avocado. If only they'd thrown in a chicken fillet or two.
And maybe instead of comparing marmalade brands to find the cheapest breakfast option, they could have trialled a Bircher muesli with healthy granola, yogurt and berries; or even eggs and mushrooms on grain bread instead?
We're from Australia and we love Jamie Oliver and what he's done to improve healthy options there but this series is really woeful.
I watched it first, hoping to share ideas with my adult kids but decided they already know more that the show's brash and patronising compares, one of whom looks like he needs to follow his own advice, or better still consult a real dietician.
PS I've ticked no spoiler alerts before posting because there's nothing to spoil here.