Food for Thought

Take a global tour of the stories behind what is on our plate, the science of how it got there and the effects on our health and longevity.

  • Original
    • 5 episodes
    • 96%
    • 4K

    Go back in time to our earliest hunter-gatherer beginnings all the way to the future of seed storage and food production.

    • 10 episodes
    • 98%

    10 markets, 10 complex systems that play a crucial role in their respective cities.

    • 6 episodes
    • 92%

    More than being age-old dishes, more than being a tradition or a phenomenon these dishes have become icons of the globalized world.

  • Original
    • 4 episodes
    • 97%

    Doctors, chefs and nutritionists weigh in on how changes in diet can positively affect health and longevity.

    • 10 episodes
    • 95%

    A tasty series blending travel, cooking, nature and civic sense, following the work of 25 "green" chefs fighting for eco-friendly cooking.

  • Original
    • 13m
    • 90%
    • 4K

    Meet Alex McCoy, an award-winning chef on a mission to perfect an American classic: the hamburger. He'll walk you through his tips and tricks to craft the perfect burger, all in the comfort of your kitchen.

  • Original
    • 18m
    • 78%
    • 4K

    Steak and potatoes - if there's a better combination out there, we've yet to taste it. Award-winning chef Alex McCoy tests a variety of methods to ensure that you cook the ultimate steak right from your home.

  • Original
    • 9 episodes
    • 83%

    How do we make decisions as a country and a society about the quality of our food? How does this impact the global supply of food?

  • Original
    • 5 episodes
    • 86%

    What does 'food security' mean in our daily lives? What are the factors affecting food supplies and distribution around the world?

  • Original
    • E1
    • 2m
    • 91%

    Agricultural scientist Sonny Ramaswamy discusses how fast food and sedentary lifestyles are fueling the obesity epidemic.

    • 52m
    • 91%

    Filmmaker Trevor Graham is an Australian hummus tragic. Every week in his Bondi Beach home he obsessively observes the hummus-making ritual – mashing chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, and tahini, with just a touch of cumin.

    • 1h 39m
    • 75%

    While examining the influence of the fast-food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald's food for one month.