In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto

I read this fascinating book in its entirety on the plane from Miami to Los Angeles.  It was a quick read and I found it chock full of interesting information about the food industry and how to simplify your health and nutrition in this over-processed, over-regulated world of food.  How can we break down the mess we have created into a straightforward and uncomplicated way to feed ourselves?  How can we change some of our ingrained eating habits and go back to pure, unadulterated foods? 

Journalist, Michael Pollan (http://michaelpollan.com), offers a clear outlook on why we are all beyond confused about what to put into our bodies.  Whether it is the advertising agencies, the government, food companies, or our own desire and impetus to eat healthy, we have digressed from the basics.  The fundamental and most basic idea he proposes is to “Eat Food”, “Not Too Much”, and “Mostly Plants”.  It’s as easy as that. 

And my motto is very similar.  “Eat Clean.  Eat Small.  Eat Often.  Eat Healthy”.  Don’t rely on the quick fix.  It ultimately leads to disappointment.  Slow and steady always wins the race.

Definitely check out the book.  You will feel inspired to starting anew or continuing on your quest for a healthy life.  And I promise, it won’t upset you or gross you out like The Omnivore’s Dilemma did to most.  :)