Salt Sugar Fat

How the Food Giants Hooked Us

By: Michael Moss

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY
The Atlantic • The Huffington Post • Men’s Journal • MSN (U.K.) • Kirkus Reviews • Publishers Weekly

NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • WINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AWARD FOR WRITING AND LITERATURE

From a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter at The New York Times comes the explosive story of the rise of the processed food industry and its link to the emerging obesity epidemic. Michael Moss reveals how companies use salt, sugar, and fat to addict us and, more important, how we can fight back.

In the spring of 1999, the heads of the world’s largest processed food companies gathered at Pillsbury headquarters in Minneapolis for a secret meeting. On the agenda: the emerging epidemic of obesity, and what to do about it.

Increasingly, the salt-, sugar-, and fat-laden foods these companies produced were being linked to obesity, and a concerned Kraft executive took the stage to issue a warning: There would be a day of reckoning unless changes were made. When he was done, the most powerful person in the room - the CEO of General Mills - stood up to speak, clearly annoyed. And by the time he sat down, the meeting was over.

In Salt Sugar Fat, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Michael Moss shows how we got here. Featuring examples from some of the most recognizable (and profitable) companies and brands of the last half century - including Kraft, Coca-Cola, Lunchables, Kellogg, Nestlé, Oreos, Cargill, Capri Sun, and many more - Moss’ explosive, empowering narrative is grounded in meticulous, often eye-opening research.

Includes a bonus PDF with endnotes from the book

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2013 Michael Moss (P)2013 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"What happens when one of the country’s great investigative reporters infiltrates the most disastrous cartel of modern times: a processed food industry that’s making a fortune by slowly poisoning an unwitting population? You get this terrific, powerfully written book, jammed with startling disclosures, jaw-dropping confessions and, importantly, the charting of a path to a better, healthier future. This book should be read by anyone who tears a shiny wrapper and opens wide. That’s all of us." (Ron Suskind, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Confidence Men: Wall Street, Washington, and the Education of a President)

"In this meticulously researched book, Michael Moss tells the chilling story of how the food giants have seduced everyone in this country. He understands a vital and terrifying truth: that we are not just eating fast food when we succumb to the siren song of sugar, fat, and salt. We are fundamentally changing our lives - and the world around us.” (Alice Waters)

A fact filled look at American food

The main thing I liked about this book is that fact that it was not preachy. It simply gave the facts in an entertaining and informative way. And the facts that are presented, will scare the heck out of you.

Eye opening

Thought I knew a lot about processed food already. But Michael Moss showed me I did not. Scott Brick is an outstanding narrator as well. Very helpful and informative!

EYEOPENER

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would not only recommend it but suggest it.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

Kept me very interested.

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

yes, very much.

If you could give Salt Sugar Fat a new subtitle, what would it be?

the truth behind the shelves

Any additional comments?

I am totally honored to have listened to the book. I loved it so much I am buying the paperback and give it as gifts.

Informative, interesting, not bland

Much like the processed food Michael Moss writes about, this book hits all the right flavors. Thoroughly enjoyable.

This has opened my eyes

Everyone person that's is living should look into getting this book, it is amazing and very informative. From the knowledge that I have gained from this book I will definitely try to end my addiction to food. WE ARE FOOD JUNKIES!

Amazing

A must read for all those who are confused about why the grocery stores look the way they do and why we eat the way we eat.

Must read

Excellent book! A must read for everyone concerned about health!
Will definitely recommend to all!

Don't read if you don't want to change your diet..

Where does Salt Sugar Fat rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Good book. Seems to be well researched and with several insider sources from the food industry on how they work to get us hooked on their product. And on how they neglect the healthimplications for the the general consumer.

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

Scott Brick: What can you say... excellent.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

This is a book stuffed with facts, some of them a bit alarming for the general consumer, inspite of that I really wanted to listen to it one stretch.

Any additional comments?

Read it and stop buying those super sized meals...

Great book :)

If you want to learn more about food and the devils in the processed food, raise your eating and drinking awareness read this book.

Science, History, and Marketing.

An interesting look at how the food industry got to where it is today through marketing and science.