Absolutely Must Read for Your Own Health (and Your Family)

I was familiar with the Marion's previous works (and the 2006 1st edition of this same tittle that was superb!, and

I must say that I am gladly surprised and "newly informed" too

This is a huge work about Nutrition, politics about food, customs, habits and practically is YOUR TRUE REFERENCE for Food Today!

Marion instructs us about calories, water, meat, cereals, and on and on, and even baby food, pet food and Supplements!

She even will help you to open big your eyes about nutrition and the "bombing" of marketing (mostly to be warned about it on food), and give you real information and solutions to be healthy as you get the best food and nutrition for you and your loved ones.

The only "but" that I could say, it's that I would love to read about not only regarding USA companies, but worldwide companies, in this world that we have contact and access to diverse products and foods coming from several countries (I don't live on the USA so, this would be mostly important to me, smiles)

READ IT NOW, AND CHOOSE TO TAKE MARION'S WISE WORDS ON ACTION!

Walking into a grocery store can be overwhelming. The shear number of choices, the conflicting information about what foods are good for you, and the increasing grocery prices all contribute to my rising stress levels. My family and my health is a top priority for me, and navigating food choices has become a chore.

I am grateful to have Marion Nestle's wealth of knowledge available to me in her new book, What To Eat Now. She is an expert in the politics of food. In this book, she leads the reader aisle by aisle through the grocery store and gifts the reader with the knowledge to make informed choices. I feel more informed and educated. I also feel that my eyes have been opened to the business of food. With the knowledge from this book, I feel more confident and aware of the choices I am making and how those choices may be impacting my health.

Thank you to Marion Nestle and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Fantastic read with so much information about eating and how to shop. If you want to be more sustainable and know the best things to eat at the grocery store, this is the best reference.

In What To Eat Now, Marion Nestle gives an 'aisle by aisle' guide of the food in supermarkets. She goes into detail about nutrition and health, as well as food politics and marketing, on foods and drinks ranging from organic vegetables to meat, bottled water and soft drinks.

This feels like a very comprehensive text. There is so much information that it is probably best used to pick up and read the chapters that interest you at a given time, although reading from beginning to end is fascinating and offers a lot of insight into the food industry.

The book does focus on American food systems, although I'm sure a lot of the information can be applied to other countries as well. Reading as someone not from America, it is interesting to see the differences and similarities between supermarkets there vs. where I live.

Thanks to NetGalley for a review copy.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. This was a great book on learning how to make better choices and eat healthier. It was very well researched and offers many great ideas.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC.

This is a great book for people interested in learning more about healthy eating, albeit a bit too long as a starter pack.

It's well researched and offers valuable insights on how supermarket aisles are organised but I don't believe it takes into account the disproportionate distribution of wealth and how it affects what we can afford to eat.

Still, it was an interesting read, and I learned a couple of new facts.

Get ready to open your eyes to what they do not want you to know.
Thank you, NetGalley for the ARC.
Now I know what I should know about the world of grocery stores and the food markets.

Finally a book to just help me understand how to make better choices. Not the old “do this or else,” just common sense information to guide me to a healthier lifestyle.

Eye-opening. Must read this book.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

If you’ve ever stood in a grocery store aisle feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices, or wondering what those labels ACTUALLY mean, then What to Eat Now is the guide you didn’t know you needed. Marion Nestle takes us on a chill but eye opening tour through the wild world of modern food shopping.

This isn’t some orthorexic “eat kale or be unhealthy” manifesto. It’s more like chatting with a super smart friend who’s done all the homework for you and just wants to help you eat well without the stress. Everything is broken down, from sneaky food labeling tricks to how big food companies influence what we put in our carts, without ever making it feel too heavy or overwhelming.

What I appreciated most is how she doesn’t shame you for not being perfect. It’s more about being aware, making better choices when you can, and enjoying your food in the process. She’s all about real food, eating mindfully, and not getting sucked into the hype. And with all the changes in the food world since her original book came out, like tech foods, delivery apps, and organic everything, this update feels super timely.

The book is also pretty eye opening when it comes to how much corporate interests influence what ends up on our plates. From supermarket placement tricks to the world of food lobbying, we see a behind the scenes look at the forces shaping what we eat. It’s like getting the inside scoop on how the food industry works, and how to outsmart it and be healthier for a better life.

But the best part? Despite all the heavy topics, What to Eat Now doesn’t feel preachy. It’s practical, witty, and definitely feels like a conversation with a friend who just wants to help you make smarter, more delicious food choices. If you’re someone who’s interested in food, health, or even just want to make more mindful choices at the store, this is the book for you.

Bottom line: if you're tired of being confused about what’s actually healthy or ethical to eat, What to Eat Now will clear the fog. It’s smart, readable, and might just make your next grocery trip way less stressful (and maybe even a little fun).