I don't know how he does it, but Michael Pollan makes the story of the food chain and diet fads a page-turner. This book is perfect for those who want to read the much longer Omnivore's Dilemma, but just can't seem to get through all that corn. I love how he sums up what we as omnivores should eat: "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants." It helped me resolve to be a better steward of my body and my family's health. We already avoid anything with HFCS or hydrogenated oil, but could do better about eating pastured meat products and lots more fruits and veggies. And it gave me an excuse for eating at some of my favorite places because high-quality and thereby more expensive food is better in the long run than "pile it high and sell it cheap" alternatives. As he says, "food is not a place to economize." Amen to that!