About the Book: The Meat of the Matter by Dr Sylvia Karpagam examines how the politics of food, agriculture and the meat industry influence public health, nutrition and everyday choices. The book explores the connections between food systems, corporate interests, animal agriculture, inequality and health outcomes, encouraging readers to question how food reaches our plates and who benefits from the system. Combining medical insight with social and political analysis, Karpagam challenges conventional ideas about diet and wellbeing while highlighting the broader consequences of food policies. An insightful read for anyone interested in nutrition, public health, food politics and sustainable food systems