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In Defense of Food
An Eater's Manifesto
Book Summary
The best-selling author of The Omnivore's Dilemma cites the reasons why people have become so confused about their dietary choices, counseling readers on the importance of enjoyable moderate eating of mostly traditional plant foods. 200,000 first printing.
Awards and Recognition
James Beard Award (2009)
Genres:
This book is about:
- Nutrition,
- Food habits
NPR stories about In Defense of Food
Politics
Michael Pollan On Vilsack, Agriculture --And Food
December 18, 2008 When President-elect Barack Obama chose former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack as secretary of agriculture, he praised Vilsack's knowledge of both agriculture and energy. But writer Michael Pollan says the incoming administration's focus should be on food and the people who eat it.
Food
Hail To The 'Farmer-In-Chief'
October 24, 2008 Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food and The Omnivore's Dilemma, believes that food policy should be high on the next president's agenda. Pollan argues that how our food is produced, moved and consumed directly affects the life and vitality of the nation.
Food As A National Security Issue
October 20, 2008 In an open letter to the next president, author Michael Pollan writes about the waning health of America's food systems — and warns that "the era of cheap and abundant food appears to be drawing to a close."
Food
Michael Pollan: If You Can't Say It, Don't Eat It
April 24, 2008 The award-winning writer shares tips on selecting foods for a healthy planet and body. Sticking to the fringes of the supermarket is one of his distinctive recommendations.
Food
'In Defense of Food' Author Offers Advice For Health
January 1, 2008 In his new book, Michael Pollan advises readers to "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." He says that we should make healthy food more of a priority, even if it means spending more time and money, or get used to chronic disease.
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