EAT: The Story of Food (2014)
Food has driven nearly everything we've done as a species, yet it's an overlooked aspect of human history. Whether for meat or sugar, snacks or beer, humanity's appetite has altered the planet, shaped our history, changed our future and made us "us".
Seasons & Episode
Influential figures throughout the history of food; spotlights on chef Julia Child and many others.
Humankind's insatiable appetite for meat throughout history and keeping up with the demand.
The story of sugar consumption: from the first farming of sugarcane to the age of the candy bar.
A look at how high-protein, omega-rich seafood has impacted our history and protecting its future.
How processed foods have changed eating habits; concerns of health and safety.
The history of grain, its refinement and today's renewed embrace of grains in their purest form.
Bread, candy, beer, pizza, ice cream, chips; people are hardwired to crave certain indulgent foods.