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The Food Chain

The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.

News imageThe Food Chain

Episodes (550 available)

News imageThe Food Chain, How to eat for success on weight-loss drugs

How to change your diet before, during and after taking GLP-1s - and why you should.

1 Oct 2026

26 mins

News imageThe Food Chain, Culture shock

How moving abroad changes what you eat and cook

24 Sept 2026

26 mins

News imageThe Food Chain, Is a healthy diet more expensive?

With the price of food rising globally, Ruth Alexander asks, does healthy food cost more?

17 Sept 2026

26 mins

News imageThe Food Chain, What do chefs eat?

How chefs stay fueled whilst cooking for us

10 Sept 2026

26 mins

News imageThe Food Chain, The regulars

Why some people frequent the same business again and again

20 Aug 2026

26 mins

News imageThe Food Chain, Leaving home

What should you be able to cook when you leave home for the first time?

13 Aug 2026

26 mins

News imageThe Food Chain, What can food tell us about the past?

How ancient diets, old recipes and archaeology reveal the story of our past.

6 Aug 2026

26 mins

News imageThe Food Chain, Should I cut down on carbs?

Low-carb diets are popular. But do you really need to reduce how much carbs you eat?

30 Jul 2026

26 mins

News imageThe Food Chain, When should I eat my evening meal?

The science, myths and practical advice behind the timing of dinner

23 Jul 2026

26 mins

News imageThe Food Chain, The rise of eating alone

More of us live alone now, but are we becoming more comfortable with dining solo too?

16 Jul 2026

26 mins

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