The Omnivore’s Dilemma - 1736 Words

9/15/11 A Well Argued and Impractical Idea In the book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, by Michael Pollan, Pollan introduces some very interesting ideas and positions relating to the how and what we eat. Pollan poses the questions: Is America eating the right kind of food? Is what we are eating healthy? And, where is our food coming from, how is it treated, and what is in the food we eat? Throughout the book Pollan places his own argument alongside the answers to these questions. He moves the reader to reflect on the evidence presented about eating organic foods rather than processed foods. Pollan also puts forth a compelling, and strong argument that contains ideas, like food is of higher quality and has better taste when it is not†¦show more content†¦Pollan accompanied Salatin on Polyface Farm’s weekly delivery runs and was able to talk to some of the cooks and chefs that Polyface supplies. On the delivery run, Pollan noticed, â€Å"the chefs had uniformly high praise for the quality of Polyface pro duce (251). When asked about the difference in the eggs between Polyface and the supermarket, one chef replied, â€Å"The difference is night and day—the color and richness and fat content. †¦ I always have to adjust my recipes for these eggs—you never need as many as they call for† (252). There is testimonial proof that Polyface Farms generates a quality product that is superior to that of the local supermarket. Salatin’s brother illustrates the quality of his product, â€Å"he’d crack one right into the palm of his hand, and flip the yolk back and forth from one hand to another to demonstrate its integrity† (252). Salatin claims that his product is better than that of industrial produce because his farm is as he refers to it, â€Å"beyond organic† (132). Meaning to truly develop a high quality meat product you can’t feed the animals industrialized corn and expect them to stand in feed lots or be confined to a cage t heir entire life. To truly produce food that is the best possible quality for you, the animals need to be raised the old fashioned way. Feed them what they are naturally meant to eat and give themShow MoreRelatedSummary of the Omnivores Dilemma1336 Words   |  6 Pages[in  press,  Human  Ethology  Bulletin,  October  2007]   The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals By  Michael  Pollan      Penguin  Press,  New  York,  NY.  2006,  450pp.  ISBN  1†59420†082†3  [Hdbk.,  $26.95]   Reviewed by William F. McKibbin and Todd K. Shackelford Florida Atlantic University, Dept. of Psychology, Davie, FL 33314 USA [E-mail: wmckibbi@fau.edu, tshackel@fau.edu] The  Omnivore’s  Dilemma  is  the  latest  book  by  Michael  Pollan,  best  known  for  his  previous  best† selling  work,  The  Botany  of  DesireRead MoreTaking a Look at the Omnivores Dilemma1267 Words   |  5 PagesWhat am I exactly eating? Where does our food come from? Why should I care? â€Å"The Omnivore’s Dilemma† may forever change the way you think about food. I enjoyed Mr. Pollan’s book, â€Å"The Omnivore’s Dilemma† and learned a great deal of information. Pollan’s book is a plea for us to stop and think for a moment about our whole process of eating. 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He mentions we have become oblivious to what we are eating. Sometimes we wonder where our food comes from, and what ingredients are in it. Pollan states, â€Å"we would rather eat in ignorance†(11). The underlying message here is if people know what they are eating, they might not be able to eat comfortably again. Pollan uses this message to gainRead MoreOmnivores Dilemma1260 Words   |  5 PagesOmnivores Dilemma In the book Omnivores Dilemma, author Michael Pollan explains the many deficits that he perceives in the ways in which food is distributed in the United States of America. 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The book’s overarching theme, addressed directly and indirectly over and over again, is that America is afflicted with a â€Å"national ea ting disorder.† As omnivores and citizens of a highly developed nation, we areRead More The Change in Food Production in Pollan’s The Ominvore’s Dilemma1320 Words   |  6 PagesOminvore’s Dilemma, he showcases the transformative nature of food production throughout the years, by emphasizing the commercialization and industrialization aspects of this continual food evolution. Though Pollan expresses his opinions on modern-day methods of food production and categorization of these means of production, he experiences the dilemma that is commonly faced by many individuals in this day and age. Therefore, he undergoes the endeavor to find the solution to this national dilemma. HeRead MoreAbstarct. This Paper Will Review And Discuss Michael Pollan’S1444 Words   |  6 PagesMichael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma, A Natural History of Four Meals, which was named a New York Times best seller. Michael holds the prestigious title of the John S. and James L. Knight Professor of Journalism at Berkeley, as well as being a contributor to the New York Times Magazine. He also has the distinction of being named one of the one hundred most influential people in the world by Time magazine. The author will discuss the book, its references to the omnivores dilemma, but most importantlyRead MoreEssay on Local Food vs Globalization1326 Words   |  6 Pagesproducts becomes available on the Internet and in other publishing forms in the last few decades. However, it does not mean that reliable connections are established between producers and consumers by it. According to Michael Pollan who writes The Omnivore’s Dilemma, what organic supermarket s, such as Whole Foods, sales is a â€Å"pastoral narrative† (137). They intend to satisfy â€Å"some of our deepest, oldest longings, not merely for safe food, but for a connection to the earth and to the handful of domesticatedRead MoreThe Omnivore s Dilemma By Michael Pollan1423 Words   |  6 Pagesfermentation of food. It is usually a safe practice, and also produces vitamins in the making. The Omnivore s Dilemma by Michael Pollan expresses the problem of how humans select food. In How Do We Choose What to Eat? by Susan Bowerman she points out the influences on people’s life that affects their eating habits. By using Bowerman’s article as the keystone, Nature’s Spoils and The Omnivore’s Dilemma can be compared and contrasted. Since the food that people consume daily can affect them in the future