Unhealthy and unsustainably produced food poses a global risk to people and the planet.
•EAT-Lancet: Food in the Anthropocene
How do you choose what to buy for dinner? Our choices at the shops have further reaching impacts than just the packaging. We will discuss these in today's episode and talk to a dietician about what we should consider if we want to change what we eat.
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