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%
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%
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%
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.