Book Report

So, I have mentioned Michael Pollan more than once. I am sending his Food Rules to my sister in law. Food Rules is more pamphlet than book. It is 64 rules and is supposed to be an eater's manual. What it is not, is a meal manual.
Rule #56 is "Limit your snacks to unprocessed plant foods". My sister in law not only keeps her home filled with chips, cookies, and all manner of junk food. But, my niece eats nothing but these fake food substances.

I will admit. I don't entirely follow rule #56. I also add cheese or yogurt. Buy some nuts in the bulk food section. cut up some fruit, a little cheese and that is an awesome lunch - I like mine with a cup of green tea. (I know it sounds like hippie, rabbit food but, seriously, it is yummy.)

I also hope she pays attention to rule #44, Eat Less - Pay More. My sister-in-law does not like to buy fresh produce on the chance some of it might go bad. But, the preservative laden junk food never goes bad. It is really hard to eat (let alone teach one's children about the greatness of) fresh fruits and vegetables if they are not available. Also, it is hard to teach little ones about proper portion size when scarfing down a family size bag of chips.

I also follow rule #11 as close as I can - Avoid Foods You See Advertised on Television. I do buy cereal, a couple different types of granola from the bulk foods section. Oh, and, cheerios - well, sort of. We love the Central Market brand Honey Nut Tasty-Os. They may be 100% honey - they are so good, I steal some off the baby's high chair tray. Oh, and, I can read the list of ingredients.