Avocado Anxiety: and Other Stories About Where Your Food Comes From

The food stories behind your favorite fruits and vegetables are explored in Avocado Anxiety, a book by environmental journalist Louise Gray. It investigates the effects of growing fruits and vegetables on the environment, including the benefits of plant proteins and the problems with avocados. It also tells the personal story of motherhood and the realization that nothing is ever perfect.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Food Stories Behind Your Favorite Fruits and Vegetables


A TIMES ENVIRONMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023


SHORTLISTED FOR SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2023

This is fantastic!


The Times


"Deeply relatable."


Spectator


"Rigorous, incisive, warm, and brave."


Lucy Jones


"Essential reading for anyone that eats."


Jake Fiennes


"Universally urgent. Everyone should read it."


Caroline Eden


The food stories behind your favorite fruits and vegetables.

Have you ever wondered who picked your Fairtrade banana or how far your green beans travelled to reach your plate?


We are all part of a complex food system.

Trying to make sense of it, environmental journalist Louise Gray tracks the stories of our five-a-day, from farm to fruit bowl, and discovers the impact that growing fruits and vegetables has on the planet.

Visiting farms, interviewing scientists, and trying to grow her own, she asks important questions to dig up the dirt on familiar items in our shopping baskets.

Are plant proteins as good for us as meat proteins?


Why can we buy so-called 'seasonal fruits like strawberries all year round?


And is the symbol of clean eating, the avocado, fuelling the climate crisis?

As pressure grows to share our healthy, environmentally friendly lives on social media, Avocado Anxiety is also a personal story of motherhood and the realisation that nothing is ever perfect.


The book delves into the complexities of our food system, shedding light on the environmental and social implications of our food choices.


Through her journey, Gray raises thought-provoking questions about the sustainability of our food production, the impact of food waste, and the ethical considerations surrounding our food choices.


Avocado Anxiety is a must-read for anyone who cares about the impact of their food choices on the planet and their own well-being.

In conclusion, Avocado Anxiety is a captivating and informative book that offers a fresh perspective on the food we eat and the impact it has on our lives and the world around us.


It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of understanding the stories behind our food.


Whether you are a seasoned environmentalist or a casual reader, this book will inspire you to think critically about the food system and make conscious choices that are better for the planet and our health.

Recommended for anyone who wants to learn more about the food system and the impact of their food choices.

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472969620