The Checkout: Apr 3

In this week’s episode of The Checkout, Craig Reucassel pays the price of convenience, Kirsten Drysdale asks why serving sizes are so self serving, and water resistant watches face the judgement of the gods.

The Price of Convenience – Craig Reucassel investigates why we’re prepared to pay more money for the same product just to save a couple of minutes. 

The Catch: Woolworths Espresso Glasses – Not suitable for use with hot beverages.

Product Versus Packetshot: Weight Watchers Pizza– Not eating it will definitely help you keep the weight off.

Signs of the Times – Plus receive a free gift!

As a Guilty Mum: Teething– The Guilty Mum’s guide to popular teething remedies… During the show, CHOICE’s Kate Browne will also take over The Checkout’s Twitter feed – follow along and tweet your questions to @checkouttv (http://twitter.com/checkouttv) or using #TheCheckout.

Serving Size Me – Kirsten Drysdale gives serving size advice on food packages a massive serve.

Watch & Learn – How deep can you dive wearing a watch that’s rated 30 metres water resistant? Poseidon*, Greek God of the Sea, joins the cast to investigate. *Ben Jenkins is not a Greek God, although he does play a great Poseidon.

If I Could Say One Thing: Dr Ken Harvey – Don’t trust the claims made by many companies who sell complementary medicines, says Medicinal Drug Policy expert Dr Ken Harvey.

Disclaimer Reclaimer: GIO – Not all statistics are factual.

F.U. Tube Episode 7 – An F.U. Tube airline special, presented by Kirsten Drysdale. You may experience some turbulence.

8pm Thursday ABC1.