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A short guide to eating well: eat food, not too much, mostly plants
2008Fast paceLight
What it is about
Michael Pollan argues that modern diets built on processed products are a mistake. He criticizes nutritionism, the idea that foods are just bundles of nutrients. He gives simple advice that fits in seven words.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want simple guidance about food.
What you will get
Not medical advice.
In Defense of Food Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Eating · Nutrition · Simple rules
Length
244 pages · ≈ 7 h
More about this book
Characters
Michael Pollan.
Setting
The grocery store.
What makes it different
A short, clear follow-up to The Omnivore’s Dilemma.
Feel
Clear, witty and practical.
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