From the archive: ‘We need to break the junk food cycle’: how to fix Britain’s failing food system

In 'Food Matters', Mark Bittman presents a practical approach to responsible eating, highlighting the impact of food choices on health and the environment. The book includes over 75 recipes and offers flexible meal plans to help readers adopt a more mindful diet. Bittman discusses how reducing meat consumption can lead to significant health benefits and environmental improvements.

In this book, Chris van Tulleken marshals the latest evidence to show how governments, scientists, and doctors have allowed transnational food companies to create a pandemic of diet-related disease. He undertakes a self-experiment, eating a diet of 80 percent ultra-processed food for a month, under the supervision of colleagues at University College London. The book explores the origins, science, and economics of ultra-processed foods, revealing their catastrophic impact on our bodies and the planet. Van Tulleken proposes real solutions for doctors, policymakers, and consumers, emphasizing the need for global action to address the issue.

Spoonfed: My Life with the Spoons is a memoir by Gord Deppe, detailing his experiences as the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the iconic Canadian band The Spoons. The book offers insights into the band's extensive touring history, including performances with notable acts like Talking Heads and The Police. It provides a compelling look at Deppe's life and career within the music industry.