🍎 In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto

This podcast reviews Michael Pollan's "In Defense of Food," focusing on his critique of "nutritionism" and its impact on modern diets. The hosts discuss Pollan's central message—to eat real food, not too much, mostly plants—exploring his arguments against processed foods and the benefits of traditional diets. They highlight Pollan's "great-grandmother rule" (if your great-grandmother wouldn't recognize it as food, don't eat it) and the importance of mindful eating and cooking at home. The review emphasizes the book's call for a more holistic approach to food, connecting it to culture, pleasure, and sustainability, encouraging listeners to reconsider their relationship with food. The podcast concludes by suggesting practical steps like gardening or visiting farmers' markets to reconnect with food's origins.