Michael Moss

About the Author

Michael Moss is an acclaimed investigative journalist and author renowned for his incisive examinations of the food industry and its profound impact on public health. A former reporter for The New York Times, where he earned a Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting, Moss has dedicated his career to uncovering the hidden mechanisms behind America's dietary habits. In his groundbreaking book Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us, he reveals the calculated strategies employed by major food corporations to engineer addictive products, drawing on extensive interviews, internal documents, and scientific research. Moss's work not only exposes corporate tactics but also empowers readers to make informed choices in a world saturated with processed foods, blending meticulous journalism with compelling narrative to advocate for healthier eating.