Michael Pollan: In Defense of Food




American Museum of Natural History Podcast show

Summary: Starting with his best-seller, The Botany of Desire: A Plant's Eye View of the World, Michael Pollan has uncovered hidden aspects of the industrialized American diet. In his newest book, he encourages us to take control of our eating habits with a simple resolution, "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Michael Pollan discusses ways of doing this with Peter Hoffman, chef and owner of Savoy. Recorded on May 14, 2009.