Link to the book: https://media.oiipdf.com/pdf/d26c4a53-c666-422f-9032-13ddd23a3147.pdf
At the end of his book Michael Pollan provides some insight into how and why we [i.e. as individuals and as a society] should change the way we eat.
Eat Food (pp. 145-161) Choose the two ideas presented that were of greatest interest to you. Summarize what Pollan said and discuss your personal reaction to the advice.
Mostly Plants (pp. 161-181) Choose the two ideas that were of greatest interest to you. Summarize what the author said and discuss your personal reaction to the advice and whether it is practical.
Not Too Much (pp. 182-205) a. Pollan discusses the dominance of external visual cues in our North American eating habits. Explain Brian Wansick’s bottomless soup experiment. b.Why does Pollan argue that paying more for good quality food will help us eat less? Do you agree or disagree? c. Summarize Pollan’s arguments on behalf of the family meal and against eating alone. Do you agree or disagree? d. Why does Pollan say that eating more slowly will help curb overeating?
4. Has Michael Pollan changed the way you think about food at all? Explain your reasoning.
