Is the mealtime over? Why do people care about crockery? Will we replace cow's milk with nut milk? And should we ditch the clean eating diet? As part of our Expert Outlook 2017 series, we speak to three food and drink experts about the future of eating out, snacking and the truly balanced diet.

Instagram is awash with wellness bloggers posting pics of macrobiotic salads and Lycra-clad abs. How’s the average person expected to keep up? Bella Younger glamorises an alternative lifestyle with Deliciously Stella, choosing crisps over kale and a deep-fat fryer over a NutriBullet.

Whether it’s a strict gym regimen, highly controlled diet or constant need to travel the world, there are some lifestyle choices that can turn into full-blown addictions, with many of the associated negative consequences. How exactly does a healthy habit turn into a dangerous dependence?

Can our eating habits represent our identity? We sat down with Eating right in America author Charlotte Biltekoff to discuss how what we eat aligns with our aspirations and ethical codes, and our shifting perceptions of health.