For great many species today, fitness means the ability to get along in a world in which humankind has become the most powerful evolutionary force.
Michael PollanAnyway, in my writing I've always been interested in finding places to stand, and I've found it very useful to have a direct experience of what I'm writing about.
Michael PollanOne USDA scientist went so far as to claim that there has never been a documented case of food-borne illness from eating fermented vegetables.
Michael PollanWe need to create incentives for our ranchers and farmers to manage their lands to maximize carbon sequestration.
Michael Pollan...Only the big food manufacturers have the wherewithal to secure FDA-approved health claims for their products and then trumpet them to the world. Generally, it is the products of modern food science that make the boldest health claims, and these are often founded on incomplete and often bad science.
Michael Pollan