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“Nuestras papilas gustativas también ayudan a predisponernos hacia el sabor dulce, que en la naturaleza es signo de energía en forma de carbohidratos, y mantenernos alejados del amargo, que es el sabor de muchos de los alcaloides tóxicos producidos por las plantas. Nuestro innato sentido del asco evita que ingiramos cosas que podrían infectarnos, como la carne podrida. Muchos antropólogos creen que si llegamos a desarrollar un cerebro tan grande y complejo fue precisamente para ayudarnos a lidiar con el dilema del omnívoro.”

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Book:The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

Michael Pollan investigates the complex relationships between food, culture, and the environment through an in-depth analysis of the ingredients and processes involved in four distinct meals. The book delves into the history, science, and ethics of food production, offering a critical examination of the modern food system and its impact on health, sustainability, and society. more

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Michael Pollan
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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“La falta de una cultura de comida estable nos hace muy vulnerables a las lisonjas de los ingenieros alimentarios y los estrategas del marketing, para quienes el dilema del omnívoro no es tanto un dilema como una oportunidad. La industria alimentaria está muy interesada en exacerbar nuestra ansiedad ante lo que debemos o no comer, para así poder aliviarla después con nuevos productos.”

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“Al reemplazar la energía solar por combustibles fósiles, al confinar el ganado en espacios reducidos y proporcionarle unos alimentos para cuyo consumo la evolución no lo ha preparado, y al consumir nosotros mismos alimentos mucho más novedosos de lo que creemos, estamos exponiendo nuestra salud y la del mundo natural a una serie de riesgos sin precedentes.”

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