How do we turn food into energy, blood and bones? Take a fantastic journey through our digestive system - find out what all the bits do, and why we couldn't live without them.
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Health Issues
GM crops to nut allergies - are we losing control of our relationship with food, or are we making the most of our resources? Take the temperature of the debates around food and health.
Please, Sir, Can I Have Some More?
If Ever Wondered Food has acted like a good aperitif, you can get a larger helping of food culture, science and history with our recommended books and weblinks.
Cheaper By The Dozen
Vital to any cooked breakfast and the downfall of Edwina Currie - Ever Wondered pays tribute to eggs.
Grinning Cats and Welsh Rabbits
What was the first cheese like? What astonishing feat did Thomas Nuttall pull off with 54 stiltons? Explore our cheese secrets.
