Food: The history, addiction, and ritual

From hunter gatherers and agrarian societies to colonialism and corporate conglomerates, the need to eat has played a pivotal role in shaping our evolution. It has driven human history and shaped our past. But is the instinct that helped our ancestors survive being manipulated today? Is our food being deliberately designed and marketed to be more addictive? Also, simple rituals and slowing down may help us better connect with our food, ourselves, and nature.