In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan (2008, Hardcover)

What I love about this book is that it does not promote any of the diet books that are out on the market right now. Mr. Pollan is telling us in a plain and simple way that we need to go back to nature, wholesome foods and forget about dieting! He promotes things I heard growing up but didn't pay attention to..... Don't over-eat but chew your food slowly and most importantly, enjoy what you are eating. The American people eat too much processed food which leads to being overweight and health problems. The food industry tries to artificially improve our foods and claims they have the same nutritional value as natural foods, but the truth is they are different as night and day. Food shows and books lean toward pushing us into preparing 20 to 30 minute meals. Most of those meals need processed foods to make them quick and in using these foods we are leaving out the nutritional content and adding big calories

Pollan's book is an eye-opener. Refined foods are a real danger. We deserve better for ourselves so we can maintain our health and live better. It doesn't take that much longer to prepare a healthy meal. I highly recommend this book. None of us is perfect, but thinking about the food you just picked up to put in your mouth can make a world of difference down the line on our health.