I just finished reading Michael Pollan's best-selling book In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto and came away admiring a lot of what he says. But I think his discussion of the history of eating over the past three decades and his argument against the food industry's embrace of what he calls nutritionism doesn't tell the whole story.
To begin with, I share his emphasis on food rather than nutrients. In fact, when Foodfit.com was launched in 2000 we clearly differentiated ourselves from...
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May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. This year's theme “Osteoporosis… it matters” emphasizes the importance for... Read more »
It is noteworthy that new research results from a large study of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) reaffirms the good news about... Read more »
For those who have enjoyed an abundant array of fruits and vegetables all summer long, you may be at a loss as to what to buy now that... Read more »
Pumpkin One look at the seasonal specials in coffee shops between September and November and you’ll see how much pumpkin is synonymous with autumn. Pumpkin also is packed with vitamin C, vitamin A and folate, making it a great source of...
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