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Our religious ideas about food

American Glutton
American Glutton
Episode • Jan 6, • 1h 16m

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 HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Welcome and Introductions

02:48 - The Soda Tax Debate

07:06 - The Religion of "Natural" Foods

10:05 - Desperation and Dietary Gurus

15:14 - Healthy Living Beyond Restrictions

22:11 - Willpower vs. Environment in Diets

27:23 - Rituals and Sacred Eating

35:18 - The Power of Food Narratives

48:41 - The Danger of Dietary Fear

56:14 - Creating a Respectful Food Culture

01:07:32 - Finding Individual Truths in Eating


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