The Way We Eat Now: Strategies for Eating in a World of Change by Bee Wilson - Paperback - Fortnum & Mason Food Book of the Year - Non-Fiction

Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780008240783 Publisher: Fourth Estate Age Range: Adult / General Readership Overview The Way We Eat Now: Strategies for Eating in a World of Change is Bee Wilson's acclaimed investigation into how modern life has transformed the way we shop, cook and eat. Winner of the Fortnum & Mason Food Book of the Year, this brand-new paperback traces the seismic shifts in global diets over two generations, unpacking why food has become both more abundant and more damaging to health. It is essential reading for anyone who cares about nutrition, food culture or the future of the planet. About the Book In The Way We Eat Now, food writer and historian Bee Wilson examines the extraordinary pace of change in what, how and why we eat. Over just two generations, traditional and limited diets have given way to globalised food systems offering unprecedented variety-yet paradoxically leaving many people less healthy than before. Wilson explores the rise of ultra-processed foods, the psychology of appetite, the influence of supermarkets and corporations, and the cultural forces reshaping our relationship with meals. Drawing on meticulous research, interviews and storytelling, she charts how convenience, marketing and economics have reshaped kitchens and dinner tables worldwide. Rather than simply diagnosing the problem, Wilson also looks for reasons to be hopeful, highlighting communities and individuals finding new, more sustainable and pleasurable ways to eat. The book moves fluidly between personal anecdote, scientific evidence and social history, making complex food politics accessible without ever feeling dry or preachy. Whether discussing school dinners, food deserts, the rise of veganism or the psychology of snacking, Wilson brings clarity and nuance to a subject that touches every reader. This paperback edition is brand new and perfect as a standalone read, a thoughtful gift, or an addition to any food-lover's shelf. Winner of the For