Meathooked: the history and science of our 2.5-million-year obsession with meat
Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Food and drink
Human-narrated audio
Summary
One of the great science and health revelations of our time is the danger posed by meat-eating. We are continually warned about the harm producing and consuming meat can do to the environment and our bodies. Many have tried to… limit consumption or have given it up altogether. But it is not easy. What makes us crave animal protein, and if consuming meat is truly unhealthy, why didn’t evolution turn us all into vegetarians? Zaraska explores our love of meat, despite its harmful effects, by taking us on a tour of meat cultures around the word. From the power of evolution to the influence of the meat lobby, and from our genetic makeup to the traditions of our foremothers, she reveals the interplay of forces that keep us hooked on animal protein. 2016.