THERE’s a plethora of books out there for the foodies amongst you and here’s another for you to digest. No matter what way you look at it, food is constantly in our headlines, politics and entertainment. But behind the celebrities, the hype, the catch words and the packaging, how much do we really know about the food we eat, where it comes from and what impact it has on the environment?
One of the first accessible, broad-ranging books on contemporary food, The Rough Guide to Food takes you from crop to shop. Including comprehensive background on topics such as GM food, climate change, and global sustainability, plus shocking facts about the food industry and the stranglehold of the big supermarkets. The guide also explores recent food trends such as food miles, organic and functional foods and reveals that not all food is as healthy as it looks.
With excellent editorial throughout, this book won’t just tell you how the world of food works but illustrates how you can control what you eat with simple steps. It contains a plethora of good honest advice, from avoiding vulnerable fish species to creating the perfect allotment or window box salad garden. It includes a guide for healthier kids’ packed lunches, and shows how to get the best from a veg box plus did you know that in some cases, an organic veg box can save you cash when compared to supermarket organic?
Here’s a few ‘Rough Guide Foodie Facts’:
• Tesco now makes more profit in less than five minutes than most farmers make in a year.
• Nearly one-fifth of total greenhouse gas emissions are due to livestock production.
• Americans typically consume 3747 calories per day, up to 1500 calories more than recommended.
• Worldwide Sales of Fairtrade produce rose by 47% in 2007 on the previous year.
• Each of us throws away our average bodyweight (70 kg) of food each year costing us millions and equals what we spend on international aid.
• 85% of us would like to see manufacturers put more animal welfare information on the label.
