The world of home cooking is a safe place. It’s about making food that’s meaningful, delicious, and nourishing. Step outside of that and into the world of mass-produced food and we have a completely different story–think partisan politics and corporate greed. JDP is about encouraging people to cook more at home, but the reality is that we live in a highly processed world. If you’re interested in discovering the truth about how messy and mine-filled the food industry is, check out Kid Food: The Challenge of Feeding Children in a Highly Processed World by public health advocate Bettina Elias Siegel. The book focuses specifically on the kid food landscape, but as someone who’s not a mom, I found that it was still very relevant to me.
If you’ve ever wondered why certain breakfast cereals are tied to nostalgic childhood memories or why chicken nuggets and pizza are served as a “nutritious” meal at school, this book is for you. If you’re a parent, Siegel provides comfort, motivation, and tools on how to raise healthy eaters. All in all, this is a great resource on how we, as a society, can advocate for a better food environment.
