Modern day food is abundant, diverse and globally accesible. People can eat foods from around the world year round thanks to advancements in technology. Scientific advancements have led to gentically modified crops, plant-based meat and better food preservation. However, the modern food system faces probelems just like any other point in history. Peoples over relieance on proccessed foods has caused a health epidemic, with obestiy, diabetes and heart failure all sky rocketing. Food is way more varied than ever, but its more complex in terms of health enviornment, and access.
The way we see food now is like never before. Many make food their very identity, turning to it for comfort. Food has become a key part of our lifestyle, its tied to health, ethics and even social status. the food we eat is no longer just for nutrition or enjoyment, it is something to manage, enjoy, ponder upon, and even sometimes used as amunition for fights.