Our religious ideas about food
Our religious ideas about food
American Glutton
77 minutes
Hosted by Ethan Suplee

Episode Description

<p>Join Ethan Suplee and guest Alan Levinovitz as they explore the deep connections between food, health, and belief systems. From ancient dietary myths to modern-day health movements, this thought-provoking conversation uncovers the surprising ways our ideas about food shape our lives and culture.</p><br><p>SHOW HIGHLIGHTS</p><p>00:00 - Welcome and Introductions</p><p>02:48 - The Soda Tax Debate</p><p>07:06 - The Religion of "Natural" Foods</p><p>10:05 - Desperation and Dietary Gurus</p><p>15:14 - Healthy Living Beyond Restrictions</p><p>22:11 - Willpower vs. Environment in Diets</p><p>27:23 - Rituals and Sacred Eating</p><p>35:18 - The Power of Food Narratives</p><p>48:41 - The Danger of Dietary Fear</p><p>56:14 - Creating a Respectful Food Culture</p><p>01:07:32 - Finding Individual Truths in Eating</p><hr><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Special Guests

  • Alan Levinovitz