In Defense of Food: An Eaters Manifesto

Michael Pollan talked about his book In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, published by Penguin Press. Mr. Pollan argued that the Americ… read more

Michael Pollan talked about his book In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, published by Penguin Press. Mr. Pollan argued that the American diet of generations ago that relied on whole foods has been erroneously displaced by one that is highly processed and marketed with the promise of dubious nutrition. He advised that for healthy eating: “eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” He responded to questions from members of the audience. close

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  • Melissa Grimm Member Free Library of Philadelphia->Corporate Committee
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In Defense of Food: An Eaters Manifesto

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
First Aired:
Jan 12, 2008 | 7:59am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
May 27, 2008 | 6:57am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Jan 12, 2008 | 7:59am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 12, 2008 | 6:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 13, 2008 | 3:34pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 17, 2008 | 12:05am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 19, 2008 | 10:43pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 07, 2008 | 6:01am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 27, 2008 | 6:57am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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