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claudiavolano's review against another edition
4.0
As a food aware person there wasn't a lot new to me here. However, it is beautifully illustrated and accessible to any reader who is interested in reconsidering their eating. Very nice lovely little book with a great message!
shellc_'s review against another edition
5.0
A quick overview and explanation of 64 sensible food rules expanding off the seven words: "Eat Food. Not Too Much. Mostly Plants."
venetiana's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia, Death, Gaslighting, Terminal illness, Body shaming, Medical content, Transphobia, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Cancer, Chronic illness, and Cultural appropriation
wlkerboh's review against another edition
1.0
This is a Cliffs Notes edition of In Defense of Food. Read it instead.
simplexreveries's review against another edition
2.0
I thought it was okay, no real revelations. Just stuff that we know about food but don't follow. No real rules just a much of tips.
zacmonday's review against another edition
4.0
I've read Pollan's other books in this "series" and Food Rules stayed true to form. I finished it with the feeling that this was a stripped down version of In Defense of Food (IDF) - almost a pocket guide for those wanting to keep the big points of IDF with them all the time.
Pollan does a nice job of keeping the ideas fresh as he moves through these short rules. Where IDF was awash with research and expert advice, Pollan pairs it all down here, acknowledging in the introduction that each rule has been vetted and approved by experts.
I'm glad I picked up Food Rules with some space between reading the previous books. It's a nice refresher for those who have read Omnivore's Dilemma and IDF. For those who haven't, it's a good primer to see if you're ready to go down this practical, pragmatic approach to eating and being mindful.
Pollan does a nice job of keeping the ideas fresh as he moves through these short rules. Where IDF was awash with research and expert advice, Pollan pairs it all down here, acknowledging in the introduction that each rule has been vetted and approved by experts.
I'm glad I picked up Food Rules with some space between reading the previous books. It's a nice refresher for those who have read Omnivore's Dilemma and IDF. For those who haven't, it's a good primer to see if you're ready to go down this practical, pragmatic approach to eating and being mindful.
crysrowe's review against another edition
4.0
This is one of those books that everyone should read. Since our journey to simplicity, we’ve really tried to pay attention to the food we’re putting in our bodies. This book was a great discovery, filled with great tips for our many trips to the grocery store.
Once upon a time I started reading The Omnivore’s Dilemma by the same author, but it was one of those books that I got about 1/3 through and never finished. Not because it wasn’t good, but because it was so dense with information. Pollan was brilliant to condense the information into this handbook of 64 rules. It’s easy to read in one sitting, easy to refer back to over and over again, and because it’s short and to the point, the material really sticks with you. Plus – now that I have this tiny glimpse of information in my head, I’m ready to dive back into his bigger books!
What Pollan calls rules are really better described as guidelines for our grocery shopping and eating...
For the rest of this review, visit http://soulmunchies.com.
Once upon a time I started reading The Omnivore’s Dilemma by the same author, but it was one of those books that I got about 1/3 through and never finished. Not because it wasn’t good, but because it was so dense with information. Pollan was brilliant to condense the information into this handbook of 64 rules. It’s easy to read in one sitting, easy to refer back to over and over again, and because it’s short and to the point, the material really sticks with you. Plus – now that I have this tiny glimpse of information in my head, I’m ready to dive back into his bigger books!
What Pollan calls rules are really better described as guidelines for our grocery shopping and eating...
For the rest of this review, visit http://soulmunchies.com.
gordcampbell's review against another edition
5.0
We westerners have an increasingly unhealthy relationship with our food. Just look at our collective waistlines for proof. Pollan has pulled together a group of rules that can help anyone get back on to the right track again. Your body will thank you.
tmrogersjr1's review against another edition
5.0
This is an excellent little book that lists simple, clever "rules" for navigating your food choices. The author states that healthy eating boils down to seven words: Eat food. Mostly plants. Not to much. He goes into detail about what each of these phrases mean and serves up a constant stream of witty and helpful rules throughout the book, some of my favorites include:
If it came from a plant, eat it. If it was made in a plant, don't.
Avoid foods that make health claims
Don't eat breakfast cereals that change the color of your milk
The whiter the bread the sooner your dead
A quick, memorable, entertaining read that you will be happy you read.
Tony Rogers Jr
Author of Visionary:Making a difference in a world that needs YOU
If it came from a plant, eat it. If it was made in a plant, don't.
Avoid foods that make health claims
Don't eat breakfast cereals that change the color of your milk
The whiter the bread the sooner your dead
A quick, memorable, entertaining read that you will be happy you read.
Tony Rogers Jr
Author of Visionary:Making a difference in a world that needs YOU