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kcrouth's review against another edition
4.0
A great little reference book that has whet my appetite to eat smarter and also to read "The Omnivore's Dilemma".
jgraydee's review
3.0
Written by journalist and pseudo-nutritional expert Michael Pollan, this book has little new information about diet, nutrition or weight loss. But in fairness -- that's because there really isn't any "new” information about improving our diet. Most of us already know what we should and should not be eating – real food, less processed foods, etc. -- but we ignore those rules.
Pollan is not trying to write a diet or how-to book, he is only trying to summarize the best of the information that is out there in a way that is digestible (pardon the pun) and not overwhelming. He succeeds.
The introduction to the book is very well written, and I recommend reading all of that.
The rest of the book (which I skimmed) consists of mostly one page (sometimes one sentence) "chapters" that highlight nutritional wisdom. Some are ones we have heard over and over ("Eat with a smaller plate"). Others are more catchy and thought provoking ("If You're Not Hungry Enough to Eat an Apple, then You're Not Hungry" or "It's Not Food if it Arrived Through the Window of Your Car").
The illustrations are fun and bright and colorful. The summation of the book is that we should Eat (real) food. Not too much. Mostly plants. It’s not rocket science. Most of us already are keenly aware. But it always good to be reminded of healthful diet choices, and Pollan does a nice job of that in this book.
Pollan is not trying to write a diet or how-to book, he is only trying to summarize the best of the information that is out there in a way that is digestible (pardon the pun) and not overwhelming. He succeeds.
The introduction to the book is very well written, and I recommend reading all of that.
The rest of the book (which I skimmed) consists of mostly one page (sometimes one sentence) "chapters" that highlight nutritional wisdom. Some are ones we have heard over and over ("Eat with a smaller plate"). Others are more catchy and thought provoking ("If You're Not Hungry Enough to Eat an Apple, then You're Not Hungry" or "It's Not Food if it Arrived Through the Window of Your Car").
The illustrations are fun and bright and colorful. The summation of the book is that we should Eat (real) food. Not too much. Mostly plants. It’s not rocket science. Most of us already are keenly aware. But it always good to be reminded of healthful diet choices, and Pollan does a nice job of that in this book.
deanna_rigney's review
4.0
Short and succinct. It is basically a "to the point" version of his book In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto.
aclovv6's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great book to have if you're trying to eat healthier. I'm using it as a reference book as I continue to make changes to my family's diet. It's definitely one I'll continue to read as needed. The food rules are simple to follow without a lot of details that can be overwhelming.
lisasternick's review against another edition
3.0
A good short read. Informative. Since I have read many nutrition books there was not much that I learned new. Great starter book for those wanting to start eating healthier as a guide to follow.
anna3101's review
2.0
The book is not exactly bad and it would have been quite ok had it not been for the fact I've already read quite a lot on the subject. There was nothing new for me in there, and all the "precious pieces of advice" were actually nothing more than common sense would dictate to anyone.