''Britain's Favourite Supermarket Foods'' is a British documentary series which was first broadcast on

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on 15 February 2012 as a one-off special. The programme returned on 18 July 2013 and aired for two episodes. Presented by

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, the programme investigates some of the UK's favourite supermarket foods, revealing their secrets and unexpected powers.

Reception

Lucy Mangan of ''

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'' described the documentary as a "bag of utter balls", criticising its presentation of the subject matter and simplistic style, but commending Healey's enthusiasm. Robert James Taylor, writing for the ''Shropshire Star'', described it as "a painful experience" and "mind-bogglingly dumb". However, Simon Usborne of ''

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'' described the documentary as a "public service pill...worth swallowing" for its presentation of useful dietary advice.

References

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