I've been searching a long time for the right resources on food and it wasn't until my dear friend Sam gave me two books for Christmas 2009, both by Michael Pollan: The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food. These are the two most important books I have ever received in my lifetime. Why? My questions were finally answered, my anxiety reduced, and my suspicions confirmed. I can only say superlatives about Pollan and you will only know why after you have read BOTH of these books. I see him as the Michael Moore (sans sensationalism) of food activists. Michael Pollan is my hero for stepping up and going against some big powerhouses to get the real situation on the food we eat today...by revealing how much of our food actually isn't food.
Watch these videos to get a glimpse at what Pollan has to share with us:
http://michaelpollan.com/interviews/michael-pollan-on-bill-maher/
http://michaelpollan.com/videos/michael-pollan-on-nbc-nightly-news/
Katey, great blog. I have read (3/4) of 'in defense of food' and am in complete agreement that what we are eating can hardly be classified as 'food' anymore. Have you read 'the 100 mile diet'. I think you would like.
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I have not! But its certainly the next "healthy" thing I'll be reading, time permitting. Thanks for the comment!
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