The Way We Eat Now: Strategies For Eating In A World Of Change Complete Collection

The Way We Eat Now: Strategies for Eating in a World of Change... is a thought-provoking paperback for anyone curious about how modern food shapes our health, communities and planet. Perfect for parents, teachers, food professionals and curious readers, this book-from the award-winning Bee Wilson-explains where our food system came from, what’s gone wrong and how we might eat with more joy and better health.

About the book

The Way We Eat Now: Strategies for Eating in a World of Change is a riveting exploration of the hidden forces behind what we eat. Bee Wilson maps the transformation of food culture and industry—from industrial processing to supermarket decisions—and offers clear-eyed analysis and practical strategies to help readers make better choices. This paperback edition is BRAND NEW and ideal as a standalone read or as part of a thoughtful book collection on food, health and culture. Format: paperback • ISBN: 9780008240783

What you’ll discover inside

• How technological change, corporate interests and cultural shifts have altered taste, nutrition and availability.
• Why ultra-processed foods grew to dominate plates around the world—and what that means for public health.
• Practical strategies for reclaiming pleasure in eating while improving nutrition for families and communities.
• Case studies and storytelling that make complex food politics accessible and engaging for readers of all backgrounds.

About the author

Bee Wilson is a respected cook and food writer who examines food in relation to psychology, history and daily life. She is an award-winning author: her debut cookbook, THE SECRET OF COOKING, was chosen by Nigella Lawson as her Cookbook Corner pick of the year and won The Guild of Food Writers Best General Cookbook award. Wilson’s earlier books include CONSIDER THE FORK, FIRST BITE and the memoir-like THE HEART-SHAPED TIN. Trusted by parents, educators and food professionals alike, her work blends rigorous research with readable storytelling. As Chris van Tulleken notes, “My Ultra-Processed journey began when someone sent me [Bee Wilson's] article in the Guardian – it remains the definitive work in my view and her writing continues to inspire so much of what I do.”

Why readers choose this paperback

• Clear, research-backed perspective from a bestselling and award-winning author.
• Engaging writing that’s suitable for classroom discussion, book clubs and family reading.
• Practical guidance you can use today—perfect for those interested in nutrition, sustainability and food policy.
• Great value as a thoughtful gift set addition or as part of a food culture book collection.

Whether you’re buying for a parent who wants healthier family meals, a teacher planning a unit on food systems, or a book lover seeking an insightful, readable study of modern eating, The Way We Eat Now: Strategies for Eating in a World of Change is an essential paperback. It’s both a practical guide and a timeless conversation starter—an ideal gift or classroom resource that helps readers understand how we got here and how to make better choices going forward.