Food Rules
Michael Pollan. Short, simple rules for eating well.
Pillar · Body
Eat for a clear head.
What you eat shows up in how you think. Steady energy makes steady optimism easier; crashes make every problem look bigger.
Why it starts in the mind
The mid-afternoon crash is real, and so is the anxious, foggy thinking that comes with it. Food you choose on purpose is a daily act of self-respect.
This pillar isn’t about a diet. It’s about noticing how food changes your mood and choosing the version of you that shows up.
Start this week
- Eat one meal a day that is mostly plants and protein, cooked at home.
- Drink a full glass of water before every coffee.
- Notice how you feel two hours after each meal; write it down for a week.
- Cut one sugary drink a day.
Videos DecemberShort lessons on diet and nutrition start December on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Get them first in the Sunday letter.
General information, not medical or dietary advice. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian about your own needs.
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Books for this pillar
How Not to Die
Michael Greger. A physician’s review of diet and the leading causes of death.
Good Energy
Casey Means. Metabolic health and how food shapes everyday energy.
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