Summary of In Defence of Food

In Defence of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, written by Michael Pollan, is a call-to-action for readers to take back control of their diets and health. Pollan argues that the Western diet has led to obesity, diabetes, and other health problems and that we need to return to the traditional diets of our ancestors. He suggests focusing on real, whole food and avoiding processed foods, as well as changing the way we think about food. He also discusses the various food movements, such as the organic and local food movements, and how to make informed choices about what we eat. In the end, Pollan argues that we need to eat real food, not too much, and mostly plants, in order to maintain a healthy diet.