A pocket compendium of food wisdom from the author of [The Omnivore's Dilemma][1] and [In Defense of Food][2], Michael Pollan, our nation's most trusted resource for food-related issues, offers this indispensible guide for anyone concerned about health and food. Simple, sensible, and easy to use, Food Rules is a set of memorable rules for eating wisely, many drawn from a variety of ethnic or cultural traditions. Whether at the supermarket or an all-you-can-eat-buffet, this handy, pocket-size resource is the perfect guide for anyone who would like to become more mindful of the food we eat.
[1]: openlibrary.org/works/OL3296483W/The_Omnivore%27s_Dilemma [2]: openlibrary.org/works/OL3296482W/In_Defense_of_Food
3 parts, 64 rules. Many you’ll know, some you’ll pass on, some will stick. Huge respect for the author for continually condensing his work down through 3 books and then to seven words.
Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.
"Food Rules: An Eater's Manual" by Michael Pollan is a very quick read. I may have read it is about an hour. But the "rules" that Pollan lays down are excellent, common sense guidelines to eating better in a world of hyper-processed foods. The recommendations are ones that I find myself returning to constantly and it has made me reassess how I eat and what I eat. The illustrations in this edition are nice, even if I do not feel like they add too much to the overall picture. Read it and let it sit with you.
Super short but good info. Wish there would have been some examples.
Nice little rules of thumb.
This book is full of things you probably already know, but haven't totally articulated to yourself. It is therefore totally worth the 30 minutes it will take you to read it.
As a time-strapped American, I found the last section -- How To Eat -- the most revolutionary. Slow down, eat real food, enjoy food -- it's just sad we need books telling us to do this.
