Join us as we discuss Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken. As we start a new year and new resolutions we decided to dive into this comprehensive read about what actually is in the food many of us eat every day. The science, marketing, and business models that surround what we consume is fascinating. We enjoyed learning about our food supply without being told what we should eat.

We had a great time discussing this non-fiction read with a refreshing mocktail.

Spa Water Mocktail

5 oz organic coconut water

1/2 oz lime juice (we used lime and lemon juice)

4 cucumber slices

4-6 mint leaves

splash of sparkling water

We added the cucumber, mint, and juice to a cocktail shaker and muddled. We added chilled coconut water, gave it a shake, and poured into wine goblets over ice. We topped it off with sparkling water.

Here are the others books mentioned in this episode:

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Bread of Angels by Patti Smith

High Tea and Misdemeanors by Laura Childs

Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar

The Lucky Ride by Yasushi Kitagawa

The Elements by John Boyne

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

Thanks for joining us in the The Reading Lounge!