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In defence of food michael pollan
In defence of food michael pollan












So many of these scientifically formulated ingredients are alien to us, and most of us are unaware of how these compounds affect our health. Look around your kitchen and see how much of the food in your refrigerator and cupboards are pre-packaged, and full of ingredients that you can't pronounce. And, so much of it is packaged and processed. The problem with the current Western diet is that it includes so many food substitutes. We're suffering from over-nutrition, so we need to stand up for "real food," and reclaim good health and natural ingredients. The premise of In Defence of Food is a simple seven-word summary 'Eat food, not a lot, mostly plants.' The rise of nutritionism and industrialization, means the Western diet has changed for the worse. But, to be honest, most of them are highly complex and intimidating. How many food fads and diets have you heard about recently? All of them purport to be the best.














In defence of food michael pollan