In 'We the Eaters', Ellen Gustafson takes readers on a groundbreaking journey through the world of food and its impact on society. She reveals how our eating choices shape not only our health but also the environment and the economy. Gustafson passionately advocates for a new food movement that empowers individuals to reclaim their role as eaters in a system largely dictated by corporations. With compelling stories and practical insights, she inspires readers to reconsider what’s on their plates and the power of collective action. This book is a call to revolutionize eating habits for a sustainable future—are you ready to join the movement?
By Ellen Gustafson
Published: 2014
"In the act of choosing what we eat, we choose our future.""
How we can transform the global food system by changing what's on our dinner plates The implausible truth: Over one billion people in the world are hungry and over one billion are overweight. Far from complete opposites, hunger and obesity are in fact different manifestations of the same problem: It's increasingly difficult to find and eat nutritious food. By examining the global industrial food system using the deceptively simple template of a classic American dinner, We the Eaters not only outlines the root causes for this bizarre and troubling dichotomy, but also provides a blueprint of actionable solutions—solutions that could start with changing out just a single item on your plate. From your burger to your soda, Gustafson unpacks how even the hyper-local can cause worldwide ripples. For instance: American agricultural policy promoting corn and soybeans in beef farming means we feed more to cows than to hungry people. This is compounded by the environmental cost of factory livestock farming, rising obesity rates, and the false economics of unhealthily high meat consumption. The answer? Eat a hamburger; just make it a smaller, sustainably raised, grass-fed one. Gustafson—a young entrepreneur, foreign policy expert, and food policy advocate—delivers a wake-up call that will inspire even the most passive reader to take action. We can love our food and our country while being better stewards of our system and our health. We the Eaters is nothing short of a manifesto: If we change dinner, we can change the world.
Ellen Gustafson is an acclaimed author and advocate known for her insightful writing on food systems, sustainability, and social justice. She is the co-author of the influential book 'We the Eaters,' which highlights the imperative of reforming our food systems for a healthier planet. Gustafson is recognized for her engaging narrative style that combines personal stories with well-researched insights, making complex issues accessible and compelling. Her work has appeared in various publications, and she is a sought-after speaker on topics related to food policy and environmental justice.
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