The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals Free Audiobook Download by Michael Pollan

Frances Moore Lappé, author of the classic book The Common Market, writes in her foreword that "the Omnivore's Dilemma is bold and brash, beautifully written but deeply disturbing. It is an invitation to join a growing movement for making peace with the planet." Frances Moore Lappé further praises Michael Pollan for his determination to make the world a healthier place. If you've been looking for an audiobook download on your journey towards a healthier diet, this is it.

Natural History of Four Meals is a book that looks at our common consumption practices through a history and an analysis. It begins with the discovery of fire and ends with the introduction of food additives and chemicals in the 1970s. "The Omnivore's Dilemma" has four main parts: 1) The Fire-Stealing Grill, 2) The Great American Meal, 3) The Food Fad, 4) The New Natural.

The Omnivore's Dilemma tells the story of four meals that Michael Pollan, a food expert and journalist, has eaten over the course of his life. It starts with a hamburger in a fast-food restaurant and ends with an organic meal. Throughout the book, he explores different aspects of agriculture and how food is created, including topics such as monoculture and genetic engineering.

Many books, exposes, articles, and stories have been written about the food industry. At its core, all these studies and creative pieces are questioning why we eat what we eat. This book goes one step further. It breaks down four meals into their ecological complexity and shows how to be a more thoughtful omnivore by making better choices in our diet.

"There is a way of looking at the world where meat and other animal products never enter into the equation," says Pollan at the beginning of chapter 3. This idea was in the air during my time as an omnivore, and I'm glad that he made me reconsider my stance.

The Omnivore's Dilemma, by Michael Pollan, is a book about how food impacts environmental and health. The author explores the nature of food choices, and he describes four meals (chicken, beef, soybeans, and corn) from around the world that illustrate different strategies for feeding ourselves. Another interesting aspect of this book is the narrator's voice--Scott Brick's narration provides an entertaining read with a well-rounded perspective on each story.