Nutritionism: What Is It and Why Is It Ruining Our Diet?

If you haven't yet read Michael Pollan's "In Defense of Food, An Eaters Manifesto" - I highly recommend it. In my opinion it is one of the most important books written on diet and nutrition. A few months back, I drew a summary of Pollan's main points in a 2 part article (here and here). I'm going to elaborate on the subject of "Nutritionism" - a topic in which Pollan believes is a major part of the downfall of our dietary habits. Continue reading...

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