Name: What's wrong with what we eat
Uploaded: 2008-05-15T03:43:00Z
Duration: 19 min 46 s
Description: In this fiery and funny talk, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman weighs in on what's wrong with the way we eat now (too much meat, too few plants; too much fast food, too little home cooking), and why it's putting the entire planet at risk.

In this fiery and funny talk, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman weighs in on what's wrong with the way we eat now (too much meat, too few plants; too much fast food, too little home cooking), and why it's putting the entire planet at risk.

What's wrong with what we eat

The way people eat today—heavy on meat, junk food, and processed products—threatens both personal well-being and the planet’s future. Livestock production emits nearly one-fifth of global greenhouse gases, more than all transportation combined. Chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease flourish on Western diets loaded with animal products and refined carbohydrates. Real change begins by eating less meat and more plants, which can benefit bodies and the environment alike.