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I can't remember when a book made me more angry. Lawrence's book should be compulsory reading . . . nothing is what it says on the packet (Allison Pearson, On Not On The Label Evening Standard )
Challenges each and every one of us to think again about what we eat. It's almost like uncovering a secret state within the state (Andrew Marr, Bbc Radio 4's Start the Week )
I can't remember when a book made me more angry. Lawrence's book should be compulsory reading (Allison Pearson, On Not On The Label Evening Standard )
Challenges each and every one of us to think again about what we eat. It's almost like uncovering a secret state within the state (Andrew Marr, Bbc Radio 4's Start the Week )
I can't remember when a book made me more angry. Lawrence's book should be compulsory reading (Allison Pearson, On Not On The Label Evening Standard )
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I can't remember when a book made me more angry. Lawrence's book should be compulsory reading ... nothing is what it says on the packet -- Allison Pearson, On Not On The Label Evening Standard Challenges each and every one of us to think again about what we eat. It's almost like uncovering a secret state within the state -- Andrew Marr, Bbc Radio 4's Start the Week I can't remember when a book made me more angry. Lawrence's book should be compulsory reading -- Allison Pearson, On Not On The Label Evening Standard
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book informative, revelatory and utterly compelling. You should definitely read it if you'd like to know more about how our food is adulterated beyond belief by the handful of faceless transnational corporations who control a vast amount of our food chain. The corollary of their unceasing quest to increase the "value added" to their products is that our food is nutrient-depleted to such an extent that we'd be better off eating the packaging their expensive, processed junk comes in.
I too found this a better read than "Not On The Label" in that it explained more thoroughly the health implications of moving away from a diet that has evolved naturally over several thousand years to one that was artificially manufactured in the second half of the last century - seemingly not in the best interests of consumers but rather to line the pockets of agribusiness and to further the geo-political aims of successive American and European governments. There's plenty of "and now the science bit" but, whilst being quite detailed, I never found it difficult to follow.
Before reading "Eat Your Heart Out" I felt a growing uneasiness about the direction our over-processed, convenience-led food supply was taking us. Now I feel much more informed about the damage that is being done to our health and society.
This book will open your eyes and may even radicalize you a little. It really is breathtaking what has happened to our diets in the course of just a few decades. Thankfully, the author remains (just) optomistic that we've not passed the point of no return, and that a deal of the damage can be undone. But that's gonna have to start with individuals changing their buying habits and modifying their lifestyles. "Eat Your Heart Out" explains exactly why you should start today.
I too found this a better read than "Not On The Label" in that it explained more thoroughly the health implications of moving away from a diet that has evolved naturally over several thousand years to one that was artificially manufactured in the second half of the last century - seemingly not in the best interests of consumers but rather to line the pockets of agribusiness and to further the geo-political aims of successive American and European governments. There's plenty of "and now the science bit" but, whilst being quite detailed, I never found it difficult to follow.
Before reading "Eat Your Heart Out" I felt a growing uneasiness about the direction our over-processed, convenience-led food supply was taking us. Now I feel much more informed about the damage that is being done to our health and society.
This book will open your eyes and may even radicalize you a little. It really is breathtaking what has happened to our diets in the course of just a few decades. Thankfully, the author remains (just) optomistic that we've not passed the point of no return, and that a deal of the damage can be undone. But that's gonna have to start with individuals changing their buying habits and modifying their lifestyles. "Eat Your Heart Out" explains exactly why you should start today.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Some reviewers have commented that this book is not as good as Felicity Lawrence's 'Not On The Label'. I would recommend both - they complement each other well, dealing with all manner of issues surrounding food production and consumption. Eat Your Heart Out is, of course, more up to date, but it's fair to say that little has really changed since Not On The Label was published and they cover differest aspects of a very big subject.
This book ties in so many aspects of a system that we should all know and care about, not least because it depends so heavily on exploitation, messes up the environment, is unsustainable and serves up a food that is simply not very good for us (despite the way it's advertised). If that all sounds a bit left-wing and radical-veggy, then I would add that one of the most shocking apsects is how tax-payers on both sides of the Atlantic are having to fork out for massive (and damaging) subsidies that don't actually seem to help those who really need it.
Felicity Lawrence does a great job of tying together the complex issues in a very readable way. Highly recommended - this really will change the way you think about food.
This book ties in so many aspects of a system that we should all know and care about, not least because it depends so heavily on exploitation, messes up the environment, is unsustainable and serves up a food that is simply not very good for us (despite the way it's advertised). If that all sounds a bit left-wing and radical-veggy, then I would add that one of the most shocking apsects is how tax-payers on both sides of the Atlantic are having to fork out for massive (and damaging) subsidies that don't actually seem to help those who really need it.
Felicity Lawrence does a great job of tying together the complex issues in a very readable way. Highly recommended - this really will change the way you think about food.
34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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I loved this book. I was engrossed from the very first page, and the more I read, the more I was appalled at state of the world's food systems. I am simply shocked at the modern day slavery, and the embarrassing inabilities of our governments to be able to control corporate power or even obtain taxes from these giants.
I liked the combination of economics, ethics, politics and food and nutrition in this book. I couldn't really get into Not on the Label: What Really Goes into the Food on Your Plate because I thought I already shopped ethically and healthily. However reading this has changed my view of everything, I can see how everything is linked, where those who control us are headed, and how it's not in the direction I would like.
Saddened and frustrated, I am also inspired to become pro-active and change what piece of the world I can. I am determined to stop any more of the destruction of the Amazon rainforest by soya growing corporate giants, and to end the mafia run slavery in Italy, where our tomatoes are farmed.
I think to draw my own conclusions from this book that there must be a radical reform to our own political systems. Capitalism has it's benefits, but it should never have been limitless. I think capitalism needs to be capped in order to control growth, and empower the social ethics that are so key to quality of life. I have never understood why people are so obsessed with the bottom line, even to the point where they destroy their own earth. For this to happen though it would mean that politicians would need to be more powerful than corporations.
I liked the combination of economics, ethics, politics and food and nutrition in this book. I couldn't really get into Not on the Label: What Really Goes into the Food on Your Plate because I thought I already shopped ethically and healthily. However reading this has changed my view of everything, I can see how everything is linked, where those who control us are headed, and how it's not in the direction I would like.
Saddened and frustrated, I am also inspired to become pro-active and change what piece of the world I can. I am determined to stop any more of the destruction of the Amazon rainforest by soya growing corporate giants, and to end the mafia run slavery in Italy, where our tomatoes are farmed.
I think to draw my own conclusions from this book that there must be a radical reform to our own political systems. Capitalism has it's benefits, but it should never have been limitless. I think capitalism needs to be capped in order to control growth, and empower the social ethics that are so key to quality of life. I have never understood why people are so obsessed with the bottom line, even to the point where they destroy their own earth. For this to happen though it would mean that politicians would need to be more powerful than corporations.
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Very informative, Kindle version poor
I eat a lot of junk food and buy 95% of it from supermarkets, so there was a lot to make me think in here. Read more
Published 10 days ago by SlowRichard
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This is a review of the book as a whole as a Kindle product - not of its content.
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Published 3 months ago by Steve Marshall
brilliant
Vital reading for everyone who eats. We need to know what we are putting in our mouths. After reading this book you will be motivated to avoid processed foods and cook from... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Janedots
Yep pretty damn scary
One of those books that you get recommended and then you read a whole trail of them. Solid, humble and very hard to read research on the grocery multi-million dollar trade in this... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Bobby Moon
Does make you wonder what else is going wrong out there
Borrowed this from the library after reading some reviews and it made interesting if a bit depressing reading although it did confirm quite a few of my suspicions over the years... Read more
Published 14 months ago by DG
Tosh.
If you are an eco-loon who believes in climate change and reads the Guardian, you'll love this book.
I, however, care about real problems, not imagined ones. Read more
I, however, care about real problems, not imagined ones. Read more
Published 16 months ago by MichaelSavageFan
Revelatory, as always. Outstanding journalism
Felicity Lawrence is an exceptional reporter.
Who else has the courage, tenacity and erudition to publish such a book?
Please read it. Read more
Who else has the courage, tenacity and erudition to publish such a book?
Please read it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Susan Jane Murray
essential reading for anyone who wants to know how big buisness sucks
After you read this book you ask yourself why is this still allowed to go on. It makes you dispair at the worst in human nature as played out in the mindless greed of big business.
Published 22 months ago by Damo
fascinating
An absolutely fascinating piece of investigative journalism. Excellent insight in to the machinations of the politics of the food industry. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by Dr. K. Nohr
Stunningly well written and researched
This is a must read introduction and sufficiently detailed overview to the dark heart of global Food Inc written with passion, flair and above all a great deal of painstakingly... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by John Allen
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