Photo: #Michael Pollan has published several books about the relationship between humans and food. His latest "In Defense of Food" came about after people asked him for his recommendations as to what they should eat. He came up with the formula "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants."

Audio

More from MPR

Program brings agriculture to the classroom
May 16, 2009

Raising sheep a family affair on one farm
May 15, 2009

Policy and a Pint: Think Globally, Eat Locally
May 8, 2009

Netting is family tradition at Lake Mille Lacs
May 7, 2009

Sugar and corn syrup battle for tastebuds
May 6, 2009

Pork industry assures customers pork is safe
April 26, 2009

Author argues for a new relationship with food
February 5, 2008

'The Omnivore's Dilemma'
August 23, 2007

Where does your food come from?
June 7, 2007

Organics go mainstream
May 24, 2006

Resources

MPR News
Radio

Listen Now

On Air

Midmorning

Schedule

Shortcuts
Hourly Newscast
Hosts
Station Map

Other Radio Streams from MPR

Classical MPR
Radio Heartland

Services

Michael Pollan spreads the word about eating food

by Euan Kerr, Minnesota Public Radio
May 19, 2009

LISTEN

Journalist and food expert Michael Pollan was often asked for advice about the best things to eat.

After a lot of research he came up with a seven word formula: Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.

St. Paul, Minn. — This credo is the centerpiece of Pollan's book "In Defense of Food."

He argues many of America's health problems would vanish if people stick to a diet of simple, if possible, home cooked fare, preferably from local farmers and growers.

"In Defense of Food" is now out in paperback.

Pollan told Minnesota Public Radio's Euan Kerr he's been amazed at how his simple formula has made a big splash.

Broadcast Dates

Your Voice




Related Topics



Become a Sponsor

Most Shared

  1. Payment shift makes rough waters for charter schools
  2. Builders prepare for stricter rules on lead paint
  3. Schmidt Brewery to sell pristine spring water
  4. Are too many forests being cut down for biomass?
  5. FAA: Military should have been alerted sooner of lost contact

Latest News & Features


News Cut

with Bob Collins

In The Spotlight

  • Sound Learning

    Looking for ways to ensure your students are doing quality research from credible sources? Sound Learning is a launching point to Minnesota Public Radio's content on the Web.

  • The Current Music Blog

    Your daily note for good music, news and pop culture. With attempted jokes.