Michael Pollan Quotes

Clean, tasty, real foods do not come processed in boxes or bags; they come from the earth, the sea, the field, or the farm.

I grew up with a single mother, and although we didn't have a lot of money, she cared a great deal about what we ate. We were the original health-food family. We shopped at what were called health-food stores before Whole Foods - everything came from bins.

People want real food. The demand for it is through the roof.

We grew up in a farming family, so I always ate non-processed food and fresh produce.

I think people are more savvy about cooking, food and dining. I notice they are looking for more value for their money - not in larger portions but more in terms of healthier, fresh, farm-to-table dishes with a nice presentation.

I could talk food all day. I love good food.

Go to the grocery store and buy better things. Buy quality, buy organic, buy natural, go to the farmers market. Immediately that's going to increase the quality of the food you make.

Provision as much pure and organic food as you can, and let the rest go by.

I'm really all about clean eating, lots of fruits and vegetables. It's great, because in California, there are so many farmers' markets, so I always have plenty of fresh produce.

I love food. I'm a big food person. I'm really passionate about eating good food all the time.

One thing I'll tell you is the food in Sacramento is off the charts. You've got good Asian food, the farm system where everything is natural, which I believe in. I like organic.

I try not to eat processed foods, well, ever. If it comes from a lab or a factory, I don't want it.

If I can't pronounce it, I don't want to put it in my body. Everything to me now is organic, natural, right from the farm.

One of the pivotal moments for me was realizing that our 'food with integrity' approach at Chipotle was satisfying my passion. That's about bringing the best quality, sustainably-raised ingredients to everyone: chicken without antibiotics; beef without hormones. These ingredients were only available in high-end restaurants, not mainstream places.

As a student of Alice Waters, the patron saint of salad, I'm no stranger to the art of lettuce washing.

I believe in good, honest food. That's always been my ethos.

Like many other chef-entrepreneurs, I am convinced that fast food does not mean bad food.

We want kids to value real food and understanding that it isn't just about feeding people but about nourishing the body, the community and the planet.

For me, the good food starts with good product.

Everyone appreciates good food.

I need quick, easy, and healthy meals that can power me through the day. I also try to eat locally grown and organic food as much as possible - it's the best for me and the environment.

The real food is not being advertised.

What I've enjoyed most, though, is meeting people who have a real interest in food and sharing ideas with them. Good food is a global thing and I find that there is always something new and amazing to learn - I love it!

My dad gave me the gene to enjoy cooking, and to enjoy consuming good food and wine.

America is a country of abundance, but our food culture is sad - based on huge portions and fast food. Let's stop with the excuses and start creating something better.