The Food Chain

Ruth Alexander gathers the most useful, actionable nutrition advice from our episodes of 2... more

Food is at the centre of family life – on ordinary days, in the everyday rush, during the ... more

With the festive season approaching in parts of the world, Ruth Alexander explores what’s ... more

***This programme contains conversations about disordered eating which some listeners may ... more

How do you eat well in freezing the cold? When you live in some of the coldest places on e... more

Ruth Alexander explores the art and etiquette of tipping and how it varies around the worl... more

What are the highs and lows of waiting on tables? Ruth Alexander speaks to restaurateurs f... more

From pizza delivery to emergency aid, are autonomous aircraft the future? Ruth Alexander ... more

Turmeric has been revered for thousands of years, not just for its mellow taste but for it... more

You've got to be full of passion to make it as a top chef. It's a highly skilled and physi... more

For millions of us around the world, the day hasn't begun until we've had our first cup of... more

Pepper is ubiquitous at the dining table, but arguably most of us don’t know much about it... more

How confident would you feel about complaining if a restaurant meal was not up to scratch?... more

How much food is the “right” amount - and why is it so hard to work that out? Ruth Alexand... more

Listeners to BBC World Service told us they hate it when fellow diners chew noisily or tal... more

Have you tried Dubai chocolate, hot honey or the fruit sando? They’re just a few examples ... more

Self-confessed crisp lover Ruth Alexander traces the story of the crisp or potato chip, st... more

High prices, busy lives and the rise of intermittent fasting mean more people are skipping... more

Bottom trawling is one of the most widely used - and most destructive - fishing practices ... more

The quality of food in care homes for the elderly can be underwhelming. Ruth Alexander tal... more

From ancient Egyptian pyramid builders to French chefs, garlic has been prized, feared, an... more

The World Health Organisation says close to 60 million people are living with dementia; an... more

Dementia is a syndrome associated with a decline of brain function that can affect memory,... more

Something as simple as sharing a meal or utensils can carry social stigma for the millions... more