Summary Of The Food Movement Rising

Food Production Practices In The Food Movement Rising written by Michael Pollan, the author argues that food is a huge concern for everybody, although the discussion has been absent for a long period of time. One of the most relevant concerns that Pollan refers is about the production of food and the effects that this food can generate in men and the environment. There are three elements that we need to consider about this problem, food production, food prices and healthy food. “Americans have not had to think very hard about where their food comes from or what it is doing to the planet, their bodies, and their society” ( Pollan178). The author refers that is simple for Americans to buy food that is ready to go. It is probably because time factor is certainly important in this country where everybody has to run to accomplish all the activities that the modern life demands. However, I consider that the risk of pesticides is a justified worry. We are exposed to the chemical on our daily basis. What is the amount of pesticide that we have in our body? , and how do pesticides affect our health and the environment? According to recent studies, we can find seven different types of pesticides in a simple strawberry. For this

How do prices affect our decision? “Americans spend a smaller percentage of their income on food than any people in history.” (Pollan178) The author expresses his doubt about if we can consider this fact as a blessing. Is it a blessing? For example, cooking in a microwave is a common practice in America, but what happen with food in the oven? Can we really feel comfortable that this procedure conserves the nutrients? Do we need to feel worried by the chemical breaks and molecular bonds? As the author expresses, cheap food is favorable for politics because they are always worried about prices. In fact, the economy is important for people but not more important than