Pros: Excellent read, lots of good information, thought provoking Cons: somewhat scary once you realize just what you are consuming. The Bottom Line: … more
The United States has become the poster nation for overweight people, and, quite possibly going hand in hand, we have also increasingly become a nation of obsessions and addictions. The reasons, I suspect, … more
This is a great book about food...however, it will make you lose your appetite. I love the way the book is laid out with the four sections. the corn section is the longest and the most disturbing. I am … more
We, most members of Western Civilization in the Twenty First Century, have gotten very separated from our food. We know websites and tv shows, but we don't know where our food comes from even … more
Before you read this, there could be a spoiler. However, what I included should only peak your interest. In his book, The Omnivore's Dilemma, Michael Pollan takes a … more
Omnivore's dillema was an excellent read full of very important facts about how our food arrives to our dinner plates. It is an eye opener for anyone who has never researched their source of … more
I have battled with my weight for all but the earliest of my 57 years on the planet--a painful lifelong cycle of dieting, losing and gaining (often, gaining back more than I lost--The American Way). … more
For years my family and friends have told me I am crazy with my picky eating habits, refusing to eat processed foods and wanting only organic meat and produce. Well guess what, I sent the book to half … more
Like An Inconvenient Truth, The Omnivore's Dilemma is a wake up call to the realities of the present day and a warning that our current lifestyles are unsustainable. The Omnivore's … more