In "Anxious Eaters," Dr. Janet Chrzan explores the psychological and societal factors driving our food choices. She delves into the anxieties surrounding food selection in our modern world, highlighting the impact of marketing, social media, and cultural norms. The book examines why fad diets gain popularity, focusing on the emotional and social aspects rather than solely on nutritional science. Chrzan's research reveals how these diets offer a sense of control and alleviate anxieties about health and well-being. Ultimately, the book encourages a more nuanced understanding of our relationship with food, moving beyond simplistic solutions.
Diets like carnivore have been popping up all over the place. People who go carnivore aim to eat nothing but a select few animal products, like meat and eggs.
So why are some people turning to an all-meat diet? And why do they say they feel good doing so?
On this episode of Cooked, we sift through some of the counterintuitive findings around carnivore — the scientific pitfalls you need to be aware of when reading the research — and the health effects in the short and long term.
Guests:
Mick and JennyNew South Wales, Australia
Dr Jacob MeyAssistant Professor and Registered Dietitian, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana
Dr Richie KirwanLecturer, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Liverpool John Moores University
Dr Janet ChrzanNutritional anthropologist, University of PennsylvaniaAuthor, Anxious Eaters: Why We Fall For Fad Diets
Credits:
- Presenter: Dr Emma Beckett
- Producer: Carl Smith
- Senior Producer: James Bullen
- Sound Engineer: Angie Grant
This story was made on the lands of the Gadigal, Wurundjeri, Jagera and Turrbal peoples.
More information:
Behavioral Characteristics and Self-Reported Health Status Among 2029 Adults Consuming a "Carnivore Diet" - Current Developments in Nutrition, 2021.
Limitations of Self-Reported Health Status and Metabolic Markers Among Adults Consuming a “Carnivore Diet” - Current Developments in Nutrition, 2022.
Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Mortality: Results from Two Prospective Cohort Studies of US Men and Women and a Meta-Analysis of 26 Cohort Studies - Circulation, 2021.
Long-Term Consumption of 10 Food Groups and Cardiovascular Mortality: A Systematic Review and Dose Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies - Advances in Nutrition, 2022.
Association of changes in red meat consumption with total and cause specific mortality among US women and men: two prospective cohort studies - BMJ, 2019.
Anxious Eaters: Why We Fall For Fad Diets - Columbia University Press, 2022.
What is the carnivore diet? - Harvard Health Publishing, 2024.
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