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The Omnivore's Dilemma

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What’s it about?

Michael Pollan traces four meals from field to plate, revealing how industrial agriculture, corn, and feedlots have disconnected us from our food—and how we can reconnect.

You’ll learn

  • Why corn dominates our diet
  • The hidden costs of cheap food
  • How to eat mindfully
  • What 'organic' really means