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This collection brings together for the first time Ajahn Chah's most powerful teachings, including those on meditation, liberation from suffering, calming the mind, enlightenment and the "living dhamma". Most of these talks have previously only been available in limited, private editions and the publication of Food for the Heart, therefore, represents a momentous occasion: the hugely increased accessibility of his words and wisdom.

Why does a single banana cost $1,000? Dive into the extreme world of Japanese luxury fruit. In Japan, fruit isn't just food—it's a high-brand status symbol and a meticulously crafted gift. Join Jun as we explore the obsessive selective breeding and the unique economics behind the world’s most expensive produce. Discover the fascinating culture and business of premium fruit.

Our basic right to healthy food is at risk. What can we do? Written in an astute, engaging style, armed with examples from her own homesteading lifestyle, small farmer Nicole Faires' Food Confidential gives you the tools to fight the intangible battles as well as the practical ones.

Hosted by author and journalist Jenn Sharp, Flat Out Food is a gorgeous documentary series that illuminates viewers about unique ingredients while exploring their journey from the field to the plate. Flat Out Food the Podcast, hosted by Jenn Sharp and Kaitlyn Schropp, further explores the themes and stories that are found in the series.

Clare Delish explores the wild transformation of festival food from soggy survival snacks to Michelin-worthy masterpieces. Discover the ancient origins, the moment chefs crashed the scene, and the plant-based, zero-waste future reshaping outdoor dining. History, culture, and culinary innovation collide in this deliciously fascinating series. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

'A powerful and urgent account of how our food system drives disease, damages the planet, and distorts public policy' - Professor Chris van Tulleken, author of Ultra-Processed People From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Young Forever, a 'roadmap to reclaiming our vitality' from the...

Everybody eats. We may even consider ourselves experts on the topic, or at least Instagram experts. But are we aware that the shrimp in our freezer may be farmed and frozen in Vietnam, the grapes in our fruit bowl shipped from Chile, and the coffee in our coffee maker grown in Nicaragua, roasted in Germany, and distributed in Canada? Whether we know it or not, every time we shop for food, cook, and eat, we connect ourselves to complex supply networks, institutions, and organizations that enable our food choices.

An accessible and balanced account, Food Politics laid the groundwork for today's food revolution and changed the way we respond to food industry marketing practices. Now, a new introduction and concluding chapter bring us up to date on the key events in that movement. This pathbreaking, prize-winning book helps us understand more clearly than ever before what we eat and why. This book is published by University of California Press.

"Food is more than just sustenance; it’s a celebration of culture, creativity, and community. From comfort dishes that warm the soul to gourmet creations that spark curiosity, the world of food offers endless flavors and stories. Exploring the rich diversity of cuisines, ingredients, and culinary traditions not only satisfies our taste buds but also connects us to different cultures and experiences." Let me know if you’d like any changes!

Nutrition scientist and gastronome Dr. P. K. Newby provides a sweeping overview of the many interrelationships between humans, land, and food. Newby examines topics including key nutrition concepts behind good eating; the technology, biology, and psychology of food choices; how diet affects our health and environment; and evidence-based tips for creating lasting behavior change. At the same time, Newby debunks popular myths and food folklore, challenging listeners to "learn, unlearn, and relearn" the fundamentals of nutrition at the heart of a health-giving diet.

What's causing our current high food prices? Is organic food really better for us? Do we care about Fairtrade or food miles? Should we buy locally or from the supermarket?

Eating has been described as the "most political act we do on a daily basis", with our choices affecting our health, landscape, climate, and economy. Food: What Are We Really Eating? lifts the lid on food production and the dizzying array of food choices we face each time we shop.

As millions of Americans turn to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, entire food sectors are watching revenue evaporate. Host Nick Ledger follows the money trail through snack aisles, restaurant chains, and grocery boardrooms to uncover who's losing billions and what desperate pivots they're making to survive the appetite revolution. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Welcome to the Field Food and Country Podcast, the home of countryside chat, banter and news. We will have a variety of guests throughout this regular pod, including some big names in the industry as well as some people you'll have never have heard of. This podcast sits alongside our popular subscription service, which allows members access to premium countryside documentaries covering every aspect from the field to fork. We track down the best characters to film and as such, we have so much extra information to relay that we wanted another platform to do that... hence the FF&C Podcast. Each ...

In the hard-hitting, groundbreaking tradition of his NY Times best seller Fat Chance, which revealed the dangers of sugar, Dr Robert Lustig persuasively presents a stark exposé of how our addiction to processed foods (aided and abetted by the food industry, big ag, big pharma, institutional medicine and the government) is behind the lethal increase in major non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease, cancer and dementia. 

Brought to you by Penguin. A pyrotechnic examination of Elon Musk as a symptom and avatar of our postliberal age Who on earth is Elon Musk and what is he doing? Is he a hero, a villain, or does he swing constantly between those two poles? According to the constant media gush driven by his every...

In The Coming Food Crisis, John Klar rips back the curtain on the hidden power grab reshaping how and what we eat. Every year, more farm families vanish, replaced by corporate giants and imported products. As food prices soar and supply chains wobble, Klar exposes the powerful forces—political, activist, and corporate—turning America’s and the world's food supply into a tool of control.

In Hands Off My Food!, Dr. Sina McCullough exposes the hidden forces manipulating what ends up on your plate—from unelected bureaucrats making top-down decisions about your food, to multinational biotech corporations pushing untested technologies into the food supply, to regulatory frameworks that prioritize industry profits over public health. With clarity, urgency, and meticulously sourced research, this book reveals how the basic right to choose what we eat is being undermined—often without our knowledge or consent.

Barons is the story of seven corporate titans, their rise to power, and the consequences for everyone else. Take Mike McCloskey, chairman of Fair Oaks Farms. In a few short decades, he went from managing a modest dairy herd to running the Disneyland of agriculture. Mike benefited from deregulation of the American food industry, a phenomenon that has consolidated wealth in the hands of select tycoons, and along the way, hollowed out the nation's rural towns and local businesses.

Food Court In Session is a podcast, ranking, series of essays, and exploration of every mall in Metro Vancouver. Every two weeks, Justin McElroy, Steve Masuch and rotating guests explore a different mall in our region, as we debate and determine what a mall means in 2026, and which one in Metro Vancouver is truly the best. Come along with us on this very silly but worthwhile journey, as we go to new food courts, and debate old memories. Consider it less as a definitive ranking and more of an anthology of the walkable indoor commercial spaces of our city that inspire joy, annoyance, nostalgia ...

Journey through Japan's extraordinary culinary landscape. From iconic street food stalls in Osaka to world-class Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo, this podcast is your essential guide to the flavors of the Rising Sun. Explore regional specialties, hidden gems, and the deep culture behind every dish. Perfect for travelers planning their next trip or lovers of Japanese cuisine.