Food Matters: Mark Bittman

Steve Scher
01/14/2009 at 9:00 a.m.

Food writer Mark Bittman lost 50 pounds and dropped his cholesterol and blood sugar levels by eating exactly what he wants. Okay, so he cut his consumption of animal products significantly, and tries to stay away from junk food and refined carbohydrates; but he's not strict about anything, and he says his change in eating habits has been remarkably simple. So simple, in fact, that he's here to recommend it to all of us. Mark Bittman's new book, "Food Matters," is both a cookbook and a manifesto that shows us how to eat better, and save the planet while we're at it.

Related Event

Mark Bittman is speaking at the University of Washington campus tonight (Wednesday) at Kane Hall, Room 120 at 7:00 p.m. Call 206.634.3400 for more information.

Guest(s)

Mark Bittman is the author of "How to Cook Everything" and numerous other cookbooks. He writes the weekly New York Times column, "The Minimalist." His work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines, and he is a regular on the "Today" show.