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mabie's review against another edition
3.0
This was an easy read full of stuff that makes me say, I should know this. I am on this mission to eat better, and this little gem is just a reminder that I am doing the right thing.
hadidee's review against another edition
I like Michale's Pollen's books and if I ever decided to write little hints to myself on post it notes from his book - well, look I don't have to! He's already done it in this slim volume.
wirewrappedlily's review against another edition
Feels like thinly veiled diet culture bullshit and more than a little shame-y.
dogmomirene's review against another edition
5.0
If you're looking for Michael Pollan's thoughtful research on food, grab [b:In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto|315425|In Defense of Food An Eater's Manifesto|Michael Pollan|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1442538739l/315425._SY75_.jpg|3100234] or [b:The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals|3109|The Omnivore's Dilemma A Natural History of Four Meals|Michael Pollan|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1393804353l/3109._SY75_.jpg|3287769]. Both of those books are filled with the details of his quest to learn about food in Western culture.
This short book can easily be read in one sitting, and breaks up the wisdom of Pollan's thesis statement (Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.) into the book's three sections: What should I eat?, What kind of of food should I eat?, and How should I eat?
Read this book if you're looking for inspiration to stay the course with nutritional goals. That's the benefit I see from these pages. I've read In Defense of Food and I'm sold on how I should be eating. This book gave me a kick in the butt to start adding more veggies to my plate again.
The wisdom is quick and intentionally repetitive. Pollan tells the reader that while a few of the sayings may be stickier for some, others may find different sayings sticky, so grab what boosts you can.
This short book can easily be read in one sitting, and breaks up the wisdom of Pollan's thesis statement (Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.) into the book's three sections: What should I eat?, What kind of of food should I eat?, and How should I eat?
Read this book if you're looking for inspiration to stay the course with nutritional goals. That's the benefit I see from these pages. I've read In Defense of Food and I'm sold on how I should be eating. This book gave me a kick in the butt to start adding more veggies to my plate again.
The wisdom is quick and intentionally repetitive. Pollan tells the reader that while a few of the sayings may be stickier for some, others may find different sayings sticky, so grab what boosts you can.
jsoakes's review against another edition
2.0
If you've read anything by Pollan, you can skip this. It's basically a super brief summary of the major points of In Defense of Food with a few bits from his other works. Might be a good introduction for someone new to his works or food lit in general but otherwise it's entirely skippable.
tejas17's review against another edition
5.0
"The Whiter the bread, sooner you will be dead"
Excellent practical primer regarding how one should form our food habits using conventional wisdom without defying modern science.
It's a must read for all of us . This is a short book that can be read in a day and be benefited for rest our lives.
Excellent practical primer regarding how one should form our food habits using conventional wisdom without defying modern science.
It's a must read for all of us . This is a short book that can be read in a day and be benefited for rest our lives.
kimba7's review against another edition
5.0
This one is nicely distilled into simple things to do - I love how concise it is.
lattelibrarian's review
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
A very good guide for what to eat and how to eat it. Not strict by any means, but shares bite-sized pieces of advice for how to eat healthfully and for your benefit.