#1 New York Times Bestseller“A useful and funny purse-sized manual that could easily replace all the diet books on your bookshelf.” —Tara Parker-Pope, The New York Times A definitive compendium of food wisdom Eating doesn’t have to be so complicated. In this age of ever-more elaborate diets and conflicting health advice, Food Rules brings welcome simplicity to our daily decisions about food. … brings welcome simplicity to our daily decisions about food. Written with clarity, concision, and wit that has become bestselling author Michael Pollan’s trademark, this indispensable handbook lays out a set of straightforward, memorable rules for eating wisely, one per page, accompanied by a concise explanation. It’s an easy-to-use guide that draws from a variety of traditions, suggesting how different cultures through the ages have arrived at the same enduring wisdom about food. Whether at the supermarket or an all-you-can-eat buffet, this is the perfect guide for anyone who ever wondered, “What should I eat?”
“In the more than four decades that I have been reading and writing about the findings of nutritional science, I have come across nothing more intelligent, sensible and simple to follow than the 64 principles outlined in a slender, easy-to-digest new book called Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual, by Michael Pollan.” —Jane Brody, The New York Times
“It doesn’t get much easier than this. Each page has a simple rule, sometimes with a short explanation, sometimes without, that promotes Pollan’s back-to-the-basics-of-food (and-food-enjoyment) philosophy.” —The Los Angeles Times
Michael Pollan’s most recent book on food, Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation—the story of our most trusted food expert’s culinary education—was published by Penguin Press in April 2013, and in 2016 it served as the inspiration for a four-part docuseries on Netflix by the same name.
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Lacking detail and interest that you get from books like The Omnivore’s Dilemma. I breezed through and found myself saying so what at the end. Mostly rudimentary rules that anyone familiar with healthy eating suggestions will have heard. I did enjoy the simple “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” which summarizes the book.
Once you actually stop to think about your health, this book puts in writing all that you already know you should do. to be and stay healthy, plus MORE! Love the quotes.
I am a foodie, and a Michael Pollan fan, so most of these “rules” I already knew. However, it is a quick read, and has catchy phrases to remember his 64 tenets. I’d recommend it to people with not a lot of time or desire to pour over the many books about food, but who want to eat healthier.
Pollan once again has produced a book of great import to the world. Very short and to the point, it is an informative summary of the realities of food production and impact of corporate greed on human health. His presentation of the recognition of past generations of the need for sound food decisions is excellent. For those of us who have been aware of the insanity of the american diet, there is little new info, but, again, it is an excellent summary of sound advice from our ancestors and modern diet experts. A must read for those still uninformed about the need for focus on what we eat.
I love Michael Pollan’s books. Like his other books, this one is very readable and very informative.
This book is absolute nonsense. The rating should be – 10. Complete waste of time.
Not impressed. He proffers simple rules for selecting our food. Some of the rules are too simple and miss the mark.
Very concise manual on what, when and how to eat.
In the ocean of diet books, this simple, back-to-basics guide rises to the top. The author’s advice makes good sense and as a bonus, it is comforting to know that granny was right after all.
easy straightforward tips on basic healthy eating;
Good information, nothing really surprising though if you already know the basics of a healthy diet.
Concise and informative,
So useful, concise, and well written as Michael Pollak always is! Easy to remember his basic rules, and very informative.
Very informative, great resource to have in hand.
Makes good points. Makes one think.
Quick easy read. More of a list with somewhat elaborate yet brief explanations. Good as a quick reference.
Too simple, not evidence based.
May be the most sensible thing ever written on what to eat.
Loved it! Good reference.
It is a short reminder of how to make good food choices. There’s not much new but it is motivating. I will refer to it from time to time.