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Michael Pollan

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Michael Pollan (born February 6, 1955) is an American author, columnist, activist, and professor of journalism and director of the Knight Program in Science and Environmental Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley.Books Pollan, Michael … see full wiki

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Michael Pollan: My Food Idol

Apr 18, 2009

by HealthyRache

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There are plenty of people taking a stand against the troubled food industry, but Michael Pollan has been one of the most vocal about the importance of eating practices that support good health, environmental sustainability and getting back to the basics of whole foods. In a country where french fries are considered a serving of vegetables and ketchup is our major source of fruit consumption, Pollan's approach to healthy eating is the awakening this country has sorely needed.

"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." That is, in a nutshell, Michael Pollan's approach to nutrition. This simplistic approach to food and good health has convinced many concerned Americans to rethink their dinner choices and toss fad diets and weight loss pills to the curb. It is so refreshing to read from an author whose only intention was to find out the truth about what it takes to live a healthy life and enjoy the foods that nature intended us to eat.

His books were successful because he doesn't preach or use scare tactics to persuade you to follow his own set of food rules. He has a very approachable, non threatening writing style that gives you the facts and allows you to do what you will with that information. This approach has made him a successful author with millions of followers looking to change their health and become more mindful of the way we approach food.

If you've never had a chance to read one of Michael Pollan's books, I strongly suggest that you do. Whether you're someone looking to broaden your knowledge of food and nutrition, or a health conscious parent looking to make the right choices for your family's health, Pollan is your man. Check out the Wiki for a list of all his best-selling books including his most famous title, The Omnivore's Dilemma. I've also included a list of Michael Pollan's "7 Rules for Eating," which is an excellent introduction into the mind of this brilliant author. Enjoy!

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jiggskc September 21, 2010

i share your enthusiasm for everything Michael Pollan. He is a strong, beautifully intelligent man who is pushing for Agricultural reform. This man has created a movement. And i love him for it. I was blown away after reading The Omnivore's Dilemma. I haven't been able to keep myself from reading more, studying more, looking into more about our food systems in America. And to date, Michael Pollan provides the best information, easy to digest - hard to swallow.

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