constancemn's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting stories and very well researched, and well-paced. I'm disinclined to blame manufacturers or advertisers for our own health problems; however. If you don't like how food is sold to you, stop watching so much television. I don't think this book was too heavy-handed on the "food companies are out to kill us" theme, as are so many books like this--it seemed pretty fair to me, despite the subtitle of the book.
themtj's review against another edition
3.0
Informative and enjoyable but not as helpful as I would like. I needed very little convincing that the food industry is not altruistic in their endeavors. I want a little more hope, or at least some practical suggestions for what an average joe can do to help shape the discussion. This book will help persuade you to make better choices about what to buy and eat at a personal level, but I'm not only interested in care for myself. I want to know how I can help those who do not have the luxury of doing research and selective shopping.
lisagoe's review against another edition
4.0
This was very readable, filled with relatable stories and interviews about how processed food came to dominate grocery shelves and the ways in which that can be unhealthy for us. I'm finding myself aware of a variety of factors when it comes to my own consumption: first, how insidious it is. I avoid frozen prepared foods and junk food, but things like yogurt and crackers and packaged bread still creep in to my diet. Second, how labels subtly mislead or obscure: serving sizes are ridiculous in many cases but also, they are sometimes incomplete. Items will advertise their fat content, but not their sugar and salt content, or vice versa. Anyways, would recommend.
bookshy's review against another edition
5.0
Just another book about how corporate America views our food.
mlottermoser's review against another edition
5.0
I've only recently started my investigation into the food industry. The more I learn, the more I want to change what my family eats. This book was informative, full of research, and dealt with real people. I found it an easier read than some of the other food books I've read. It also gave me a better understanding of the food industries history and practices.
taylorsaurus's review against another edition
5.0
Everyone should be reading this book... Really good reporting & research.
amethyst_hearts_books's review against another edition
4.0
I am the choir that this book is preaching too. I gave up added sugar around 2011, and very rarely have it now. I don't drink pop (it tastes gross to me now, too) or juice, I don't eat any meat except for fish (this is mostly because I have never liked red meat, and only sort of tolerated poultry. I don't even like fish that much, to be honest), I don't eat fast food or junk food except for potato chips. My favourite kind of potato chips are plain Ruffles. I eat whole grains and brown rice (I find brown rice tastes better, too). I don't feel like everything I eat needs to be exciting and taste great, and because I gave up red meat when I was 13, I learned early on how to read labels and check for nutrients. I was also vegan for 5 years somewhere in there, and when I tried milk again, I thought it tasted gross, so I drink unsweetened Silk soymilk.
That said, I did find this book a little long, especially the sugar portion.
That said, I did find this book a little long, especially the sugar portion.
floryjac's review against another edition
4.0
Working for a food distributor, this was an extremely interesting look at how processed food is made. I Highly recommend.