In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto
- ISBN13: 9781594133329
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Product DescriptionThe companion volume to The New York Times bestseller The Omnivore’s Dilemma Michael Pollan’s lastbook , The Omnivore’s Dilemma, launched a national conversation about the American way of eating; now In Defense of Food shows us how to change it, one meal at a time. Pollan proposes a new answer to the question of what we should eat that comes down to seven simple but liberating words: Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. Pollan’s bracing and eloquent man. . . More >>
In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto
January 22nd, 2010 at 4:49 pm
To get to the chase read the last 50 pages of the book. The research put into the book is evident and I am sure the book was somewhat difficult to piece together. For those looking for the life altering book simply read the last 50 pages. Side note. . . .
The authors failure to recognize prayer as an importance before meals was a huge turn off to me as a Christian. Prayer not only recognizes that God has provided the provisions to eat but also shows respect to the one who MADE the food. The author did recognze the lack/ chaging of the times of families sitting down together for an evening meal but this portion of the book could have easily added how Chrisitians, as well as other faiths, pause to voice their thanks for their meals.
When I reach for the next book on the same subject I will have to skip this author’s other books. Simply not entertaining enough for my tastes.
Rating: 1 / 5
January 22nd, 2010 at 4:53 pm
I always enjoy books that make vegetables appetizing. It’s great to be reminded to eat good food. Unfortunately, this book was sprinkled throughout with doses of evolution. I thought the claim that our ancestors spontaneously produced vitamin C in their bodies was a real stretch. I could do without the made-up stuff.
Rating: 1 / 5
January 22nd, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Nutritionists often change their minds, as new evidence comes in. Thus, per Pollan, we should stop paying attention to them. Doctors and nuclear scientists also sometimes change their minds – should we also disdain their thoughts?
It’s true that Americans’ health has deteriorated in some ways over recent decades – eg. the alarming growth of obesity. Pollan suggests this also damns nutritionists. Forget about eating TOO MUCH – eg. the larger portions and enticements for super-sizing, reduced physical exertion in our daily lives, and ignoring the universal advice of nutritionists (avoid animal fats, eat a balanced meal, etc. ). Pollan also wants to associate (blame?) increasing heart disease on nutritionists – but what about the fact that it is decreasing?
“In Defense of Food” cannot be defended – too much hair-splitting and absurd logic. I cannot be convinced that nutritionists and the marketers that use them do not/can not improve food – eg. niacin added to bread, iodine in salt, etc. We simply don’t know enough to do so as well as in animals because the required scientific testing is often not possible or frowned upon.
Rating: 1 / 5
January 22nd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
The book arrived in a timely manner and was in good shape but a total waste of time to read. It was entirely too wordy and didn’t say much. Words were like filler in food products. I don’t recommend it for anyone to read.
Rating: 1 / 5
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:22 pm
The book is amazing, but hello Amazon & Mr. Bezos. . . how is the digital version more expensive than the paperback??
Its amazing how monopolists act like monopolists.
Rating: 1 / 5