Mark Bittman
Food Writer & Journalist | Plant-Based Eating and Sustainable Food Systems
About
Mark Bittman is an acclaimed food writer, journalist, and author of over 20 bestselling cookbooks. As a longtime columnist for The New York Times, he challenged readers to rethink their relationship with food, advocating for a plant-based diet and more sustainable agricultural practices.
Bittman's TED talks have reached millions, making the case for transforming the global food system to protect the environment and public health. His keynotes provide audiences with practical strategies for eating healthier and supporting a food system that benefits both people and the planet.
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What's wrong with what we eat
In this fiery and funny talk, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman weighs in on what's wrong with the way we eat now (too much meat, too few plants; too much fast food, too little home cooking), and why it's putting the entire planet at risk.
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Mark Bittman at Aspen Ideas Festival 2022
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