Comfort Eating

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  • 2017
  • 1 Season

Comfort Eating is a fascinating documentary series that explores the world of food and the human psyche. It dives into the relationship between our emotions and the food we consume, exploring the science, history, and cultural significance of comfort food. The series features six episodes, each exploring a different aspect of the world of comfort eating.

The first episode focuses on the science of comfort food, exploring how our bodies and brains respond to certain foods. It delves into the psychology behind why we crave certain foods during times of stress or sadness and how different foods can affect our mood and emotions. The episode features interviews with experts in the field of neuroscience and psychology to help viewers understand the science behind comfort eating.

The second episode explores the history of comfort food, tracing its roots back to ancient times. It explores how comfort food has evolved over time and how different cultures have their own unique comfort foods. The episode dives into the cultural significance of comfort food, examining how certain foods have become symbols of home, family, and tradition.

The third episode explores the role of nostalgia in comfort eating. It examines the powerful impact that childhood memories and experiences can have on our food preferences and cravings. The episode features interviews with chefs and food scientists who specialize in recreating nostalgic flavors and experiences through food.

The fourth episode focuses on the intersection of comfort food and health. It looks at the rise of healthy comfort food options and how people are using food to heal emotional and physical ailments. The episode also examines the dangers of emotional eating and offers practical tips for viewers who want to break free of unhealthy eating habits.

The fifth episode explores the cultural identity that is ingrained within comfort food. It examines how different cultures use food to express their heritage and how comfort food can be used to connect people of different backgrounds. The episode concludes by examining how cultural appropriation can occur in the food industry and what steps can be taken to prevent it.

The final episode explores the future of comfort food, examining how food technology is changing the way we eat and how we define comfort food. It also looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our relationship with food, exploring the rise of pandemic comfort food and how it reflects our collective experiences.

Overall, Comfort Eating is a fascinating and thought-provoking series that will leave viewers with a new perspective on the world of food and our complex relationship with it. The series combines expert interviews, scientific research, and personal stories to offer a comprehensive exploration of this universal topic. Whether you're a foodie, a psychology enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to better understand their own relationship with food, Comfort Eating is a must-watch series.

Comfort Eating is a series that ran for 1 seasons (32 episodes) between August 24, 2017 and on MagellanTV

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The Last Supper
16. The Last Supper
October 12, 2017
It's the end of the series and Nick has a house warming party to celebrate. He's cooking a meat feast inspired by the food he has eaten throughout the show. But really, it's all just a ruse as he's met a new girl and doesn't want her to think he doesn't have any friends. But will she turn up?
The Last Supper
16. The Last Supper
October 12, 2017
It's the end of the series and Nick has a house warming party to celebrate. He's cooking a meat feast inspired by the food he has eaten throughout the show. But really, it's all just a ruse as he's met a new girl and doesn't want her to think he doesn't have any friends. But will she turn up?
Borough
15. Borough
October 12, 2017
It's moving day for Nick Helm and he's ready for the next chapter in his life as he spends the day in Borough Market near his new flat. He meets up with Borough resident Evelyn Mok, and after a food dash around the market there's just time for a pulled pork and crackling sarnie before Nick heads to the pub for a drink with all the people he's met.
Borough
15. Borough
October 12, 2017
It's moving day for Nick Helm and he's ready for the next chapter in his life as he spends the day in Borough Market near his new flat. He meets up with Borough resident Evelyn Mok, and after a food dash around the market there's just time for a pulled pork and crackling sarnie before Nick heads to the pub for a drink with all the people he's met.
Glasgow
14. Glasgow
October 5, 2017
Nick is joined by fellow stand-up comedian Ed Gamble, and after an Irn Bru pulled pork sandwich cooked by Danny 'Mad Chef' McLaren, Nick gets competitive as they are taught how to make sushi at Nippon kitchen. There's still time to sample some traditional Scottish delicacies haggis, black pudding, cullen skink, and deep fried pizza.
Glasgow
14. Glasgow
October 5, 2017
Nick is joined by fellow stand-up comedian Ed Gamble, and after an Irn Bru pulled pork sandwich cooked by Danny 'Mad Chef' McLaren, Nick gets competitive as they are taught how to make sushi at Nippon kitchen. There's still time to sample some traditional Scottish delicacies haggis, black pudding, cullen skink, and deep fried pizza.
Notting Hill
13. Notting Hill
October 5, 2017
Nick Helm bumps into Crazyhead star Susan Wokoma on the way to the same audition in Notting Hill and the pair arrange to catch up over Austrian tapas at Kipferl, Mexican tacos from Taquieria and jerk chicken burgers at Boom Burger. Nick ends his day at a donut stall.
Notting Hill
13. Notting Hill
October 5, 2017
Nick Helm bumps into Crazyhead star Susan Wokoma on the way to the same audition in Notting Hill and the pair arrange to catch up over Austrian tapas at Kipferl, Mexican tacos from Taquieria and jerk chicken burgers at Boom Burger. Nick ends his day at a donut stall.
Wales
12. Wales
September 28, 2017
Nick and David Trent go camping for the weekend at Machfest. In between gigs, Nick finds time for a vegan street food platter with Rhod Gilbert, a visit to a Willy Wonka style sweet shop, breakfast with Mike Bubbins and the stand-up tradition of a curry from the only curry house in Machynlleth, the Taj Mahal.
Wales
12. Wales
September 28, 2017
Nick and David Trent go camping for the weekend at Machfest. In between gigs, Nick finds time for a vegan street food platter with Rhod Gilbert, a visit to a Willy Wonka style sweet shop, breakfast with Mike Bubbins and the stand-up tradition of a curry from the only curry house in Machynlleth, the Taj Mahal.
Soho
11. Soho
September 28, 2017
Nick Helm is in his spiritual home of Soho for a fried chicken breakfast with comedian Lloyd Griffith. Then its onto his favorite ramen bar, Bone Daddies, before meeting up with Sherlock's Amanda Abbington for soup dumplings in Chinatown. The day ends with a long queue at Soho's latest food sensation Bubblewrap for desert.
Soho
11. Soho
September 28, 2017
Nick Helm is in his spiritual home of Soho for a fried chicken breakfast with comedian Lloyd Griffith. Then its onto his favorite ramen bar, Bone Daddies, before meeting up with Sherlock's Amanda Abbington for soup dumplings in Chinatown. The day ends with a long queue at Soho's latest food sensation Bubblewrap for desert.
Essex
10. Essex
September 21, 2017
Nick decides to get out of his comfort zone and travels to rural Essex for a farm to fork experience. He grinds his own meat and invents his own brand of sausages at Meatline butchers, takes on double world record holder and award-winning turkey farmer Paul Kelly in a turkey plucking and carving challenge before ending his day attempting to hunt rabbits for a rabbit stew.
Essex
10. Essex
September 21, 2017
Nick decides to get out of his comfort zone and travels to rural Essex for a farm to fork experience. He grinds his own meat and invents his own brand of sausages at Meatline butchers, takes on double world record holder and award-winning turkey farmer Paul Kelly in a turkey plucking and carving challenge before ending his day attempting to hunt rabbits for a rabbit stew.
Peckham
9. Peckham
September 21, 2017
Nick attempts to get as far away from his ex as possible by house hunting in Peckham, where he stops off with his estate agent at bao bun eatery, the aptly named Mr. Bao, followed by tapas at the aptly named Miss Tapas. Nick rounds off his day by popping in unannounced at his Uncle co-star Daisy Haggard's house to help spice up her day and crumble she's making.
Peckham
9. Peckham
September 21, 2017
Nick attempts to get as far away from his ex as possible by house hunting in Peckham, where he stops off with his estate agent at bao bun eatery, the aptly named Mr. Bao, followed by tapas at the aptly named Miss Tapas. Nick rounds off his day by popping in unannounced at his Uncle co-star Daisy Haggard's house to help spice up her day and crumble she's making.
Little Europe
8. Little Europe
September 14, 2017
Nick is joined by Nish Kumar to eat their way around London's Little Europe before Brexit shuts everything down. The day begins in Stockwell's Little Portugal where they try salted cod, then it's onto Farringdon's Little Italy where Nick makes Sicilian pizza. Last on their whistle stop culinary tour is Kensington's Little Poland for pierogis and vodka.
Little Europe
8. Little Europe
September 14, 2017
Nick is joined by Nish Kumar to eat their way around London's Little Europe before Brexit shuts everything down. The day begins in Stockwell's Little Portugal where they try salted cod, then it's onto Farringdon's Little Italy where Nick makes Sicilian pizza. Last on their whistle stop culinary tour is Kensington's Little Poland for pierogis and vodka.
Paris
7. Paris
September 14, 2017
Determined to not let his break-up ruin the non-refundable weekend away to Paris he'd booked for his ex, Nick decides to take David Trent instead. Their romantic adventure begins with oysters and champagne at Bofinger, followed by the delights of Seychelles cuisine at Coco De Mer then sweetbreads at modern bistro L'Office and ends with a walk along the River Seine.
Paris
7. Paris
September 14, 2017
Determined to not let his break-up ruin the non-refundable weekend away to Paris he'd booked for his ex, Nick decides to take David Trent instead. Their romantic adventure begins with oysters and champagne at Bofinger, followed by the delights of Seychelles cuisine at Coco De Mer then sweetbreads at modern bistro L'Office and ends with a walk along the River Seine.
St. Albans
6. St. Albans
September 7, 2017
Nick returns to his family home town of St. Albans for waffles with bacon, followed by a visit to his parents' house for his mum's prawn lasagna and a shoulder to cry on. After gate-crashing a St. Albans Curry Club event for early dinner Nick meets up with an old school friend and they end their day like they always used to with a chicken roll from their local take-away.
St. Albans
6. St. Albans
September 7, 2017
Nick returns to his family home town of St. Albans for waffles with bacon, followed by a visit to his parents' house for his mum's prawn lasagna and a shoulder to cry on. After gate-crashing a St. Albans Curry Club event for early dinner Nick meets up with an old school friend and they end their day like they always used to with a chicken roll from their local take-away.
Berlin
5. Berlin
September 7, 2017
Nick journeys to Berlin to reinvent himself with help from Game of Thrones actor Gemma Whelan in a multi-cultural weekend full of currywurst and chips, Korean BBQs, traditional German cakes and Turkish tapas.
Berlin
5. Berlin
September 7, 2017
Nick journeys to Berlin to reinvent himself with help from Game of Thrones actor Gemma Whelan in a multi-cultural weekend full of currywurst and chips, Korean BBQs, traditional German cakes and Turkish tapas.
Brighton
4. Brighton
August 31, 2017
Nick goes back to Brighton to catch up with some old friends and take his mind off his ex. First stop, Nowhere Man, a caf
Brighton
4. Brighton
August 31, 2017
Nick goes back to Brighton to catch up with some old friends and take his mind off his ex. First stop, Nowhere Man, a caf
Leeds
3. Leeds
August 31, 2017
Nick travels to Leeds with his best mate David Trent, where they have Yorkshire pudding wraps for breakfast before Nick seeks out some chicken soup to help mend his broken heart at Jewish deli, Ira B's. Then they visit David's parents where they share cheesecake. Nick ends his day by meeting his food hero, chef Michael O'Hare before eating a sixteen course dinner at The Man Behind The Curtain.
Leeds
3. Leeds
August 31, 2017
Nick travels to Leeds with his best mate David Trent, where they have Yorkshire pudding wraps for breakfast before Nick seeks out some chicken soup to help mend his broken heart at Jewish deli, Ira B's. Then they visit David's parents where they share cheesecake. Nick ends his day by meeting his food hero, chef Michael O'Hare before eating a sixteen course dinner at The Man Behind The Curtain.
Camden
2. Camden
August 24, 2017
After his break-up, Nick wakes up in Camden. To thank his friend, Mark Smith for crashing on his sofa, Nick takes him to breakfast at smokehouse Q Grill. Then, a liquid lunch at an underground speakeasy where he invents his own cocktail before sampling food stalls at Kerb Street Food market. Trying to cheer himself up he meets Morgana Robinson for an early dinner at an Argentinian steakhouse.
Camden
2. Camden
August 24, 2017
After his break-up, Nick wakes up in Camden. To thank his friend, Mark Smith for crashing on his sofa, Nick takes him to breakfast at smokehouse Q Grill. Then, a liquid lunch at an underground speakeasy where he invents his own cocktail before sampling food stalls at Kerb Street Food market. Trying to cheer himself up he meets Morgana Robinson for an early dinner at an Argentinian steakhouse.
Islington
1. Islington
August 24, 2017
Nick is on his home turf, Islington. He eats his way around town, stopping at a Vietnamese banquet at The Little Viet Kitchen, and a pub called the Pig and Butcher with one of his comedy heroes, Bob Mortimer. He also arranges to meet his girlfriend for an anniversary dinner at their favorite restaurant, Rotorino... but will she turn up?
Islington
1. Islington
August 24, 2017
Nick is on his home turf, Islington. He eats his way around town, stopping at a Vietnamese banquet at The Little Viet Kitchen, and a pub called the Pig and Butcher with one of his comedy heroes, Bob Mortimer. He also arranges to meet his girlfriend for an anniversary dinner at their favorite restaurant, Rotorino... but will she turn up?
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Where to Watch Comfort Eating
Comfort Eating is available for streaming on the MagellanTV website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Comfort Eating on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon, Tubi TV and Pluto TV.
  • Premiere Date
    August 24, 2017