Well fed? How our Food Choices Impact on our Health and Planet

Date: Sunday 16 August

Time: 11:30 to 13:00

Cost: £6.00/£4.00

Location: tbc

Chairs: Dr Alan Rowe

Participants: Cate Devine, Patricia Stephen, Professor Margaret Gill

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In a world where we are bombarded with often conflicting messages about our diets, is this new information actually making us healthier? Can we cut through the media hype and make wise choices about the food we eat? Join Chair Dr Alan Rowe, Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Aberdeen, and our panellists to talk about the impact consumption habits have on our health and the planet. Panellists include Cate Devine, Food and Feature Writer, The Herald; Patricia Stephen, Director of Earthy and organic vegetable grower; and Professor Margaret Gill, University of Aberdeen.

A special Festival discount will apply if tickets are bought for both this panel and the panel What is the Impact of Rising Food Prices?

Book festival combo £10.00/£7.00