I am only about halfway through this book, but I would be interested to know what other readers think about the subject.
The book is by Michael Pollan and takes a close look at how some food is produced. It has similarities to some other books in this genre - the author seems so enthusiastic about his subject, that he seems to be a little overly dramatic at times and not terribly objective. However, everything he writes about the use of corn and corn products in American cuisine was a real eyeopener to me.
According to him, corn is so productive that it is used in animal feed for the beef we eat, as sweeteners in everything (high fructose corn syrup - yogurt, granola, soda, ketchup, salad dressing, etc.), as starches and as food additives to the point that corn products make up a big part of many people's diets.
Now he is taking on the organic food industry and making me question the extra money I spend for those free range eggs and the organic milk.
I am sure there are articles out there that refute what he is saying and I wouldn't take it all at face value. But, it does make me wonder about it all.
Has anyone else read his book and what are your thoughts?
The book is by Michael Pollan and takes a close look at how some food is produced. It has similarities to some other books in this genre - the author seems so enthusiastic about his subject, that he seems to be a little overly dramatic at times and not terribly objective. However, everything he writes about the use of corn and corn products in American cuisine was a real eyeopener to me.
According to him, corn is so productive that it is used in animal feed for the beef we eat, as sweeteners in everything (high fructose corn syrup - yogurt, granola, soda, ketchup, salad dressing, etc.), as starches and as food additives to the point that corn products make up a big part of many people's diets.
Now he is taking on the organic food industry and making me question the extra money I spend for those free range eggs and the organic milk.
I am sure there are articles out there that refute what he is saying and I wouldn't take it all at face value. But, it does make me wonder about it all.
Has anyone else read his book and what are your thoughts?
