“Very simply, we subsidize high-fructose corn syrup in this country, but not carrots. While the surgeon general is raising alarms over the epidemic of obesity, the president is signing farm bills designed to keep the river of cheap corn flowing, guaranteeing that the cheapest calories in the supermarket will continue to be the unhealthiest.”
Quote by Michael Pollan
Work
The Omnivore's Dilemma: The Search for a Perfect Meal in a Fast-Food World
Michael Pollan investigates the complexities of the modern food industry, examining how the choices we make about what to eat are influenced by factors such as corporate farming, environmental sustainability, and personal health. more
Author
Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan is an American author renowned for his insightful views on food, agriculture, and culture. His work explores the impact of the modern food industry on health, the environment, and society, as well as the necessity of sustainable food systems. more
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