Beyond Nutritionism: Michael Pollan's Critique of Food Culture

The video discusses the economic imperatives driving the food industry to process foods, often at the cost of nutrition. It contrasts traditional food processing with modern methods and introduces the concept of nutritionism, an ideology that focuses on nutrients rather than whole foods. The video also highlights the dichotomy of good and evil nutrients and argues that eating should encompass more than just health, including pleasure, community, and identity.

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