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"The Superiority of Broccoli Over Supplements, According to Michael Pollan"

Michael Pollan, a prominent advocate for real food, emphasizes the health benefits of consuming vegetables over taking supplements, citing the superior bioavailability and potential risks of supplements. He particularly praises cruciferous vegetables like broccoli for their potential anti-cancer properties and overall health benefits. Pollan's stance is supported by doctors, nutritionists, and longevity experts, who agree that a balanced diet rich in vegetables offers more long-term health benefits than relying on supplements. While Pollan takes a daily multivitamin, he emphasizes the importance of obtaining nutrients from whole foods rather than pills.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#broccoli #health-and-nutrition #michael-pollan

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"Michael Pollan's Go-To Snack for Curbing Potato Chip Cravings"

Michael Pollan, known for his investigations into the food industry, admits to a weakness for potato chips but tries not to buy them to curb his cravings. In his new documentary, "Food, Inc. 2," he explores America's addiction to ultra-processed foods and suggests opting for less addictive snacks like nuts, kale chips, seaweed snacks, or roasted chickpeas. Pollan's secret to eating fewer potato chips is to keep mediocre snack foods around, like walnuts, which are nutritious and not as addictive as chips.

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#food-addiction #health-and-wellness #healthy-eating

health-and-nutrition1 year ago•2 min saved

"Broccoli: Nature's Anti-Cancer Powerhouse"

Michael Pollan, a prominent advocate for healthy eating, emphasizes the importance of obtaining nutrients from food rather than supplements, citing the superior health benefits of vegetables like broccoli, which are believed to have anti-cancer properties. Pollan highlights the potential drawbacks of relying on supplements, emphasizing the value of consuming whole foods for optimal health. While he takes a multivitamin, he stresses that no supplement can replace a balanced diet and regular exercise in preventing chronic diseases.

via Business Insider|

#anti-cancer-properties #broccoli #health-and-nutrition

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"Michael Pollan's High-Protein Snack Solution for Curbing Ultra-Processed Food Cravings"

Michael Pollan, known for advocating healthy eating, acknowledges struggling with cravings for ultra-processed snacks like potato chips. In his new documentary, he explores America's addiction to such foods and shares his strategy for curbing cravings by keeping less addictive snacks like walnuts on hand. Pollan advises choosing whole foods and checking ingredients to avoid ultra-processed snacks, which are designed to be addictive due to their combination of refined carbohydrates and fat.

via Business Insider|

#addiction #food-industry #health-and-nutrition