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If you aren’t frustrated with the concept of nutrition in America, you aren’t paying attention.

February 25, 2018 by cheerbrarian 1 Comment

You ever have a moment when you realize that you have educated yourself on a topic, and you are excited to be armed with knowledge, but also frustrated about the reality of the world around you, and also a little sad about no longer having the sweet sweet shroud of ignorance to protect you? Read this book with caution, my friend. Because you will never look at food, your food choices, and the concept of “healthy” eating the same way again. I will caveat to […]

Filed Under: Non-Fiction Tagged With: healthy eating, in defense of food, michael pollan, slow food

cheerbrarian's CBR10 Review No:7 · Genres: Non-Fiction · Tags: healthy eating, in defense of food, michael pollan, slow food ·
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My New Soapbox: What You SHOULD eat

April 19, 2016 by cheerbrarian 2 Comments

Oh my gosh I am going to be annoying everyone about this book: apologies to everyone who knows me or meets me. This book is my new most favorite thing ever. I’m familiar with Michael Pollan by reputation more than experience as this was the first thing of his I had ever read. As one of “those people” who constantly takes pictures of food, strives for a healthy diet, and is spouting recipes to anyone who indicates vague interest, it was only a matter of […]

Filed Under: Health, Non-Fiction Tagged With: culture, food rules, healthy eating, michael pollan

cheerbrarian's CBR8 Review No:10 · Genres: Health, Non-Fiction · Tags: culture, food rules, healthy eating, michael pollan ·
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