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Food Rules: An Eater's Manual

Michael Pollan
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Food Rules: An Eater's Manual

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009

Book Brief

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Michael Pollan

Food Rules: An Eater's Manual

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

152

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Food Rules: An Eater's Manual by Michael Pollan offers practical guidelines for individuals seeking healthier eating habits. The book emphasizes simplicity and mindfulness in food choices, highlighting traditional wisdom over modern, processed diets. Pollan suggests prioritizing whole, natural foods while being conscious of eating practices and cultural traditions.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

52,813 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Michael Pollan's Food Rules: An Eater's Manual is praised for its straightforward, practical advice on healthy eating, grounding its guidance in simplicity and common sense. Readers appreciate its accessibility and concise format, but some find it overly simplistic and lacking in depth. Overall, it offers clear, actionable insights, though it might not satisfy those seeking comprehensive dietary information.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Food Rules: An Eater's Manual?

A reader who values simplicity and mindfulness in eating, akin to fans of In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan or Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer, would enjoy Food Rules: An Eater's Manual. They appreciate accessible, practical advice on improving their dietary habits.

4.2

52,813 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

152

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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