Great Pollan Essay at the NYT
It's not a short read, but Michael Pollan (of my recent favorite book, The Omnivore's Dilemma) has a long essay on the New York Times website today. The short version? By viewing food primarily as a vehicle for delivering nutrients, we have made ourselves less healthy. He favors a more holistic view of a diet, one that emphasizes fresh, non-processed food. There's a lot of history and some science there. The nine recommendations at the end of his essay may be the most helpful if you don't have the half hour or so to read the whole thing. In any case, here's the link.