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Prioritize food over nutrients from "summary" of In Defence of Food by Michael Pollan
The idea of prioritizing food over nutrients is a simple yet profound one. In our modern society, we have become so focused on breaking down food into its individual nutrients that we have lost sight of the bigger picture. We have been led to believe that as long as we are consuming the right combination of nutrients, we will be healthy. However, this reductionist approach ignores the fact that food is much more than the sum of its parts. Food is a complex, dynamic substance that interacts with our bodies in ways that nutrients alone cannot fully explain. When we prioritize nutrients over food, we risk missing out on the many other beneficial components that whole foods provide. For example, fruits and vegetables contain not only vitamins and minerals, but also fiber, antioxidants, and phytonutrients that work together to promote health. By focusing on nutrients, we also open the door to processed foods that are fortified with isolated vitamins and min...
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