Michael Pollan

There are definitely darks sides to the weight loss industry. Many people are out to make a profit off of your desire to lose weight. It's no surprise that we are confused about food! The more confusion and formulas there are for how to lose weight, the more magical and mysterious weight loss becomes. In Saturday's Indianapolis Star, a reporter discusses Michael Pollan's much talked about book, In Defense of Food.

As a dietitian and nutritionist, I like the book, for the most part. Pollan does a fine job of clearly articulating the importance of keeping food and nutrition simple. Although various diet plans would have you believe that it is essential to have a specific ratio of carbs/protein/fat, a healthy diet does not have to be that complicated!

Ultimately, healthy eating is simple: Eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid high fat, highly processed food. Although the advice is simple, it is not always easy to follow in our fast food, convenience-is-king culture. To eat healthy means a bit more of a time commitment than running into the local gas station for a quick convenience item. Adopting healthy eating habits and behaviors can be done, but it takes time, practice and patience.