Marta Zaraska

Marta Zaraska is a science journalist and author whose work explores the intersection of food, health, and culture. Her writing has appeared in publications including The Washington Post, Scientific American, and The Atlantic. In her acclaimed book "Meathooked: The History and Science of Our 2.5-Million-Year Obsession with Meat," she investigates humanity's complex relationship with meat consumption, examining everything from evolutionary biology to modern industrial practices. Zaraska combines rigorous research with accessible storytelling to illuminate how our dietary choices shape both personal health and global environmental outcomes. She brings a journalist's curiosity and a researcher's thoroughness to questions about what we eat and why.