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How to Be a Conscious Eater
Jul 26

How to Be a Conscious Eater

Making Food Choices That Are Good for You, Others, and the Planet by Sophie Egan 4 stars A helpful resource guide to tackle common food-related questions. Egan dives into various aspects of trying to be a more conscious eater. She focuses on three considerations when making food decisions: Is it good for me? Is it…

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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan
Mar 12

The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan

4 stars A fantastic look into modern food industries told in three parts. Each represents a way of obtaining food by following a specific source. Corn represents the industrial food complex, touching on corn surplus, monocultures, subsidies, health effects, the co-evolution of plants and humans, and concentrated animal feeding operations. Next is the pastoral view,…

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