Michael Pollan Michael Pollan talks about his book In Defense of Food, a seminal work that makes the argument for a simpler diet, emphasizing a common-sense approach to eating whole foods, less meat, and more plant-based foods. Read the full posts: Michael Pollan: In Defense Of Food Michael Pollan: In Defense Of Food 2 Michael Pollan: In Defense of Food 3 Michael Pollan: In Defense of Food 4