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In the video, the context is specifically supermarkets, and the author (Michael Pollan) does qualify his statement with the word "likely" so it isn't universal.
by dsacco 10y ago
In the video, the context is specifically supermarkets, and the author (Michael Pollan) does qualify his statement with the word "likely" so it isn't universal.
Taken in that context, it's a good rule of thumb. Less advertised food items do tend to be healthier, because they generally require more meal prep and are just raw components.
- dpark 10y agoFair enough. Taken as a global "never buy advertised food", I'd consider it a poor goal. In the context of the supermarket it mostly means don't buy frozen pizza and other premade food. Which I guess is fine advice in general.