Michael Pollan: In Defense of Food 4

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"It is the best of times, and the worst of times when it comes to food. But, I focus on the best, and there are alot of very positive things happening." So says Michael Pollan in this final installment, as he completes the dots between government policy, public health, and the cost and availability of fresh wholesome foods.

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[italyfarmstay]

Come to Italy and have a meal with Italians. Sitting around a big table. You will be very happy. Eating is an event. It is about socializing, drinking some wine, eating real food. Experiencing the beauty of life.

When you go to a restaurant in Italy, they do not kick you out. It takes time to eat your food. Slowly, slowly. In US the idea is eat your food here is the bill and go away because I need your table. They know that eating is not just about eating.

[cookingupastory]

You make a great point here, italyfarmstay. Eating is not just about making money.

This also reminds me of the film, A Good Year (w/Russell Crowe). It was set in Provence, but how they embraced food preparation and the eating of it, is similar manner as you express here. I hope this is never lost.

[jbryant13]

"by virtue of the 90 billion dollar (government) farm subsidy, taxpayers are also subsidizing the cost of foods that are literally making us sick"

I rest my case. Google "Kissinger Report" or "National Security Study Memorandum NSSM 200". Population control of third world countries in order for corporations to pillage their natural resources has been official US policy since 1974. This movement is funded and backed by the Rockefeller's and Council on Foreign Relations. Follow the money.

[cookingupastory]

J: I will read that report, I had not seen it before. I do think it matters who is president, and I do think that things can change for the better. Why?

If we continue doing business the same old way, just on the environment front alone, there will likely result economic and political instability on an order of magnitude unthinkable, and unsustainable. How will chaos, famine, huge population dislocations, disease pandemics, etc., benefit anyone's business interests.The world is now too small.

[cookingupastory]

J; Part 5

...our present situation, a case in point). And, like it or not, the world is now looking to America with a renewed hope for the right blend of leadership. An America that promotes its interests foremost; within the greater context, the interests of the world, at large.

Fred

[cookingupastory]

J; Part 4

...would not financially promote food that undermines the public health.

If as a whole, everyone has access to affordable healthcare (especially our children, who after-all, represent our national treasure), we may be able to substantially reduce health problems, a huge step in itself toward reducing healthcare costs, overall. Government can't do it all (that's a dangerous notion) but there is an important role for government to play (a dangerous notion to think otherwise;...

[c7v]

Im sick of all this bullshit they sell in the supermarket.

I WANT REAL FOOD!

[ALBIBISBIS]

@italyfarmstay

Same in France!

[skiddlecrumms]

Although I agree with you, I disagree with taxing certian foods. I think there is too much social engineering in the tax system and it is unjust.

[xsliceofheavenx]

i eat plain nothing added to cooked quinoa and plain apples, everyday. this is my diet.

[xMusicIsMyPassionx]

I love that I got an ad to eat McDonald's before watching this.

[bennyb4]

What short term thinking. Consumerism, when it come to issues of sustaining life, is where the problem lies, FARMERS, INDUSTRY, SALES,CORRUPTION,MARKETING What needs to happen is, a person or family should be producing things to live instead of products to sell so that they can make money to buy things to live. There is a huge middle man between you and your life resource access. And as long as this is true some one will profit from you being disconnected and from you being sick.Youcantbuylife!!

[dreadz2dreadz]

Hey! A Cheez-it comercial. 

[thecrossfitnewbie]

Who is this Erik/Eric they refer to?

[ienvan]

Fortunately, labor-intensive small scale farming just might save the world. Right next to this comment thread you will see a TED talk by MP, called The Omnivore's Next Dilemma. Wait till you hear how much food Joe Salatin produces while improving the land. There is hope.