Food Matters
Ratings6
Average rating3.8
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Ratings6
Average rating3.8
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This book may have been more interesting if I hadn't already read Michael Pollan's books on a similar topic. For me it was basically a rehash of Pollan, though Bittman does include a good number of recipes which might be helpful for people that need a little more instruction to start “sane eating.”
Basic summary-The key to good health is to eat as many fruits and vegetables as you can stand. Less meat and refined/processed food.
A good read with some recipes in the back I would like to try out. I already know and agree with most of Bittman's arguments, but a nice review nonetheless.
I am familiar with most of the information and arguments in this book, but I still enjoyed it. It reinforces what I already believe, but sometimes find hard to practice - eat more plants than meat and dairy, and cut out as many processed food as possible. Bittman's twist is doing this in moderation - eat basically vegan for breakfast and lunch (or any 2 meals) and then feel free to consume animal products and alcohol at dinner. I am trying to stick to it - perhaps easier for me than most, as I eat mostly vegetarian all the time. But cutting out cheese during the day is hard. And my usual two-martini lunch as well.
