Food Rules
2008 • 152 pages
Ratings33
Average rating4.2
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Ratings33
Average rating4.2
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]: http://openlibrary.org/works/OL3296483W/The_Omnivore%27s_Dilemma
[2]: http://openlibrary.org/works/OL3296482W/In_Defense_of_Food
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This is a quick book that includes a set of simple “rules,” or really guidelines, for eating practices. It's the next step from Pollan's In Defense of Food, with his basic guidance of “Eat Food, Mostly Plants, Not Too Much” expanded. For example, for “eat food,” this includes “eat only foods that will eventually rot” (rule 14). It's such a quick read that I don't think I fully absorbed all the rules, but I would like to get myself a copy so I can reference it from time to time.
Turns out I break most of the rules in the book. Explains a lot although no snacking is the one rule I follow.
A very interesting compendium of food wisdom across the ages, it gives clear tips on how to eat better and more healthier through conventional grandmother's wisdom. An easy and quick read giving you a lot of tools to change your eating habits.
This is a short book and a quick read, although I have a feeling I'll read it again. The “rules” make so much sense for healthy living and eating, and I'm already trying to implement them. Highly recommended for everyone.
