Peer Response 1

Athavi's Space summarizes Pollan's argument about "food" being made up of nutrients and his warning about even though processed foods are supposed to be better for one's health, they really come with many health risks. She also brings up obesity, which is shown on one of her links that the U.S. is the most obese country. Many other countries still cook many of their traditional foods, which are made from fresh, natural foods, not processed. Our country is relying more on foods that are easy to prepare and we are a country, in my opinion, is lazy. Thus, that is why we make easy food and are obese. She also brings up that we listen so much to society and nutritionist. Commercials on TV show buff, hot individuals who got that way because they basically ate nutrients rather than actual meals. People are becoming so obsessed with their image. Maybe people become obese because they are so stressed by society that food makes them feel better.

I agree with Athavi's article for the most part. I myself enjoy my mom's home cooking. Coming from German decent, she has learned many of the recipes from her mom, which are mostly German traditions. However, Athavi states in her article that margarine is healthier than butter and links to an article that shows that. I feel that this statement defeats the purpose of her argument about going back to the way our ancestors cooked. Margarine is a processed food, while butter, even though some butter has additives, is natural.