Christmas Lecture Live Screening: The Truth about Food

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Audience clapping and cheering at the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
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Delve into the subject of digestion with Dr Chris van Tulleken, happening as part of the Christmas Lectures from the Royal Institution.

The lecture will be streamed live ahead of its broadcast on the BBC later in December.

In this lecture, Dr Chris will reveal how the food we eat affects our bodies and our brains. He will bring science to life using live demos, special guest appearances and festive food hacks.

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