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.