Did you know that Cows eat corn and cow brain instead of grass? It causes cows cannibals instead of herbivores. Did you know that potatoes are so deadly that ?“farmers” have to store them for 6 months after they’re harvested because of the chemicals their sprayed with? That means one could possibly die from eating a french fry or potato chip. These are two things I learned from reading the first ten pages of The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Michael Pollan goes into the corrupt food industry in the United States and isn’t afraid to tell the ugly and sometimes disturbing truth. This NewYork Times bestseller made me rethink what kind of food I’m putting into my body.
Pollan travels across America going to the three major food sources: Commercial Corporations, Organic Commercial Corporations, and Family Run Farms. Readers notice the drastic difference between these three food sources. He discovers how corn took over the United States food industry and how we can change our life styles to fight obesity and live prosperous. Pollan experiences hunting and gathering to slaughtering a cow from a commercial farm. This non- fiction book is great for young readers and those ready for the challenge of changing their food choices.
Though it was a long read, I completely recommend this book. It will open your eyes to the corrupt American food industry. Essentially, you will look at food in a completely new perspective. Those who haven’t read The Omnivores Dilemma are missing out. I feel much more educated about making healthier decisions after reading the Omnivore Dilemma. I give this non-fiction book a 4 star rating.
Pollan travels across America going to the three major food sources: Commercial Corporations, Organic Commercial Corporations, and Family Run Farms. Readers notice the drastic difference between these three food sources. He discovers how corn took over the United States food industry and how we can change our life styles to fight obesity and live prosperous. Pollan experiences hunting and gathering to slaughtering a cow from a commercial farm. This non- fiction book is great for young readers and those ready for the challenge of changing their food choices.
Though it was a long read, I completely recommend this book. It will open your eyes to the corrupt American food industry. Essentially, you will look at food in a completely new perspective. Those who haven’t read The Omnivores Dilemma are missing out. I feel much more educated about making healthier decisions after reading the Omnivore Dilemma. I give this non-fiction book a 4 star rating.
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