Our religious ideas about food

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.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Welcome and Introductions02:48 - The Soda Tax Debate07:06 - The Religion of "Natural" Foods10:05 - Desperation and Dietary Gurus15:14 - Healthy Living Beyond Restrictions22:11 - Willpower vs. Environment in Diets27:23 - Rituals and Sacred Eating35:18 - The Power of Food Narratives48:41 - The Danger of Dietary Fear56:14 - Creating a Respectful Food Culture01:07:32 - Finding Individual Truths in Eating Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.