Season 1
11 episodes · Jul 27, 2008
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- S1E1
The 5-Second Rule
Jul 27, 200830mTed Allen presents his entertaining look into well-known culinary conundrums, including an analysis of the famous "5-Second Rule."
- S1E2
Double Dippers
Aug 5, 200830mTed Allen and his food detectives investigate motion sickness remedies and discover the consequences of double dipping.
- S1E3
Brain Freeze
Aug 12, 200830mTed Allen and his Food Techs have a real headache of an experiment on their hands as they investigate how to prevent brain freeze. They also discover why aged beef from your butcher is gourmet and aged beef on your kitchen counter is contaminated, and find out what can be done about unwanted freezer burn.
- S1E4
Swallowing Gum
Aug 19, 200830mThe food detectives take on another set of food myths. This week they tell the viewers whether it is safe to eat from that bowl of after-dinner mints at their favorite restaurant.
- S1E5
Sleepy Turkey
Aug 26, 200830mThe food detective team discovers the truth about turkey making people sleepy, and how to get gum out of hair.
- S1E6
The Poppy Seed Drug Test
Sep 2, 200830mTed Allen exposes the truth on poppy seeds and whether a person will test positive for opiates on a drug test after eating a poppy seed bagel. Also, a trip to the pool determines if someone really needs to wait an hour after eating to take a swim. Finally, the Food Techs are put to the test to see if anyone can eat six saltine crackers in one minute.
- S1E7
Hangover Cures
Sep 9, 200830mTed and his food techs determine the best way to get over a hangover. Also included: will cola actually dissolve a penny, and are the lemon wedges hanging on your beverage glass safe?
- S1E8
Dirty Bar Snacks
Sep 23, 200830mTed and his food techs investigates if bar snacks are sanitary or not. Also, a look at energy drinks and the human body.
- S1E9
Heartburn Remedies
Sep 16, 200830mTed Allen is searching the kitchen cabinets for the best home-made heart burn remedies. While the Food Techs are trying to find relief, Ted also takes on some strange cooking techniques: poaching in the dishwasher and frying on a car engine.
- S1E10
Spicy Foods and Sleepless Nights
Oct 7, 200830mTed Allen and the Food Techs take on some myths about food and sleep as they determine whether or not spicy foods will keep you up at night. The Food Detectives also take on the questions: does eating garlic make you smell, and just how many glasses of water do you need to drink each day?