Unsteady Diets

Michael Pollan proposes the question, "What would happen, for example, if we were to start thinking about food as less of a thing and more of a relationship?" paralleling his article "Unhappy Meals" with that of Dupuis' "History of Food Advice," we see a common theme in the evolution of what we have eaten. This quote addresses the idea that we can change our minds so quickly about what we eat; there is no relationship with the food we eat because we view it as a scientific study. These articles present society with the idea that what we eat is strongly influenced by what scientists and health speculators claim to be healthy. 

Not only does this cause drastic changes in people's diets, but it also makes it hard for people to get in a consistent eating routine which would be the best for their health. Pollan states that, "a health claim on a food product is a good indication that it’s not really food, and food is what you want to eat" and I agree because most of the food we eat goes under a certain degree of analysis from the FDA or a scientist testing it for disease and this means its not a good raw piece of food which is what is best for everyone.

The idea that we don't acknowledge just exactly how we are influenced by what we eat is ridiculous. It was so evident to me after reading these articles that most people do change their diets if new reports come out regarding a vitamin we "need" to have in our diets. It is hard on your body to change diets that abruptly and often. This means that we need to change the way we perceive food speculation and make an effort to eat more consistent foods such as fruits and vegetables because we know they are good for us. Steady, consistent, and sustainable diets is the key to being healthily because it will provide the right nutrients and no one will say that it is bad to be eating fruits and vegetables (at least the ones where you know where it was produced.)