What to Eat to Save the World
by Matthew Prescott
Recommended by Ellen DeGeneres
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Food Is the Solution mixes glossy, photo-rich recipes with advocacy for lower-impact eating, aiming to show how everyday meals can reduce environmental harm. Expect approachable, flavor-forward recipes paired with short policy-minded essays and ingredient notes; the practical value is a set of dishes you can cook that align with sustainability goals. The main limitation is uneven depth — recipe sections are immediate and enjoyable, while the environmental arguments are broad and sometimes repeat the same points, so readers wanting rigorous analysis may feel teased.
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"This book is full of recipes that are good to eat and good for the earth. Check it out." Ellen DeGeneres In Food Is the Solution, Matthew Prescott, Senior Food Policy Director for the Humane Society and a leader in the environmental food movement, shows how our plates have the power to heal the world. This lavishly designed resource and recipe co...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Hobbies, Most Recommended Books, and Food.
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Ellen DeGeneres
“This new book is full of recipes that are good to eat, and good for the earth. Check it out.”
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