Review: A Thorough Discussion of an Important Topic
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 27, 2013
The food you eat can make or break your health - You need to know what you are actually eating. This book is very thorough in teaching you how to better understand what is in the food that many of us are eating both in terms of quantity and quality.  The authors science and quality control background is evident, but she explains everything well in terms that are understood.  She goes through not only what's on the label, but also what isn't on the label but can still be in the food.  Label codes are deciphered and she speaks to the increasingly relevant issue of genetically modified foods in our food supply, and the labeling of these products, both current and a new potential label that may be on store shelves soon. Food company sales and marketing tactics are also discussed.  In short, she teaches you how to critically think about food and the information that we are being given regarding the food we eat.  The knowledge obtained by this excellent resource is the first step toward becoming a better food consumer with the resultant health benefits.