Food -- Delicious Science

Description

Exploring the science behind the food we eat, Michael Mosley and James Wong set out on a methodical culinary journey. When it comes down to it, most of our food is composed of the same familiar building blocks: macro-level nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, but also the micro-level ones like vitamins and minerals. Traversing the globe, Michael and James explore investigate how the hidden chemistry in food contributes to nourishing and building the human body.

Upcoming Episodes

• Food on the Brain

  How the chemistry in food affects the brain and creates cravings. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 @ 04:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• A Matter of Taste

  The science that makes food taste good and the effect it has on the tongue and nose. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 @ 02:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 @ 05:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• We Are What We Eat

  The hidden chemistry in food keeps bodies fit and healthy. (60 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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