Listen Now
Loading audio... Please wait for the audio to load before using controls.
0:0027:27
100%
Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: We live in an era of abundance, but not necessarily of balanced diets.
Chapter 3: Our bodies aren’t really built for sudden changes in our diets.
Chapter 4: Processed foods with meats and unhealthy oils are replacing our more wholesome staples.
Chapter 5: People now spend more time eating alone and depending on cheap snacks.
Chapter 6: Food trends carry global repercussions, and producers profit by using deception.
Chapter 7: Eating out and shopping at supermarkets can lead to unhealthy food choices.
Chapter 8: In a world of ever more abundant choice, many people impose limits on themselves.
Chapter 9: A broader range of home cooks has new, yet costly, options for preparing food.
Chapter 10: With the support of governments and enterprising individuals, we can move into a new era of food.
Description
The Way We Eat Now (2019) offers an overview of the global food system in which we live – and try to eat. It traces our food history to the present day, where hunger is scarce and obesity is abundant. Author Bee Wilson provides an informative overview of today’s food trends, including veganism, meal-replacements and intermittent fasting. She describes what our dietary future may hold, and how we may be on the cusp of a new stage in our relationship with food.
Who Should Listen
- Foodies
- Students of anthropology
- People overwhelmed by food trends and fads