Michael Pollan: Don’t Buy Food You’ve Seen Advertised

What’s the best way to come home from the grocery store with food that’s actually good for you? Don’t buy any food you’ve ever seen advertised. That’s the advice offered by Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food and The Omnivore’s Dilemma.

Pollan was interviewed last week by Democracy Now, where he covered this issue along with Michelle Obama’s organic garden, Frito Lays’ claim that they’re local food, school lunch programs and more. Watch the 2-part video below:

Via [MNN.com]
Photo credit: Edible Portland

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