Not-so-super Foods- Dr Nick Fuller & Fads that Fail (120)

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Not-so-super Foods- Dr Nick Fuller & Fads that Fail (120)

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Imagine something that would undo all the bad stuff you put in your mouth. Now that would be a Super Food. Superfoods do not exist and Dr Nick Fuller takes Dr Karl through recent claims. Twitter: @drnickfuller Website: www.intervalweightloss.com.au

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