Barry Estabrook Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

"Investigative journalist Barry Estabrook was often on the receiving end of his doctor's scowl. Realizing he had two options--take more medication or lose weight--Estabrook chose the latter, but was paralyzed by the options. Which diet would keep the weight off? What program could he maintain over time? What diet works best--or even at all? Over the course of three years, Estabrook tried the regimens behind the most popular diets of the past forty years--from paleo, keto, gluten-free, and veganism to the Master Cleanse, Whole30, Atkins, Weight Watchers--examining the people, claims, and science behind the fads, all while recording his mental and physical experience of following each one. Along the way, he discovered that all the branded programs are derived from just three diets. There are effective, scientifically valid takeaways to be cherry-picked ... and the rest is just marketing. Perhaps most alarming, Estabrook uncovered how short-term weight loss can do long-term health damage that may go undetected for years. Estabrook contextualizes his reporting with an analysis of our culture's bizarre dieting history, dating back to the late 1800s, to create a thorough--and thoroughly entertaining--look at what specific diets do to our bodies, why some are more effective than others, and why our relationship with food is so fraught."--Amazon.com

Barry Estabrook, acclaimed author of the bestseller *Tomatoland*, delves into the troubling realities of the American pork industry. Combining personal experiences from raising pigs with his investigative prowess, Estabrook examines the complexities of human-pig interactions. He recounts nocturnal feral pig hunts in Texas and visits large confinement farms for major producers like Smithfield and Tyson, highlighting the risks of infectious diseases and food contamination. His passion for pigs shines through, revealing their social, self-aware, and playful nature, as well as their intelligence—capable of learning commands faster than dogs and even operating modified computers. Tragically, these remarkable creatures often endure harsh lives in confinement, fed drug-laden diets to reach slaughter weight before being processed on mechanized lines. However, Estabrook also showcases farmers who embrace humane and eco-friendly practices, such as a Danish producer with a sustainable system and small family farms raising free-range heritage pigs on antibiotic-free diets. This work illustrates that responsible and respectful pig farming is possible, benefiting producers, consumers, and top chefs alike. Provocative and insightful, this narrative is sure to ignite discussions at dinner tables across America.