Just done: In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan

At last night's book group, we discussed Michael Pollan's In defense of food: an eater's manifesto.

Overall, the group was positive with a little criticism. Book group is no fun without some criticising and our group usually does not have enough. We are a little too homogeneous, but with a couple new additions recently, we are a bit livelier.

Some found it too strident, "I felt like he was yelling at me all the time." This coming from a woman who already is trying "to do the right thing". She has a garden, breastfeeds, uses organic reusable diapers, and uses the farmer's market already.

Another felt that what he wanted was unattainable and unaffordable for most.

I pretty much sat there like a bump on a log during the fast-paced discussion. Didn't need to say much as several angles were being covered and discovered quite nicely without me.

Personally, I enjoyed the book, found it a bit repetitious, am trying to do some of what he wants already, and I will see if I can implement a bit more. Am not planning to give up my skim milk anytime soon, but I will rethink more of the low-fat & non-fat products I use.

This ties in nicely with my 1st Place for Health Bible study and living a healthier life. My main goal is to reduce processed foods even more and increase my fruits and veggies.