More damning evidence that high-fat foods (I’m assuming animal fats) affect both memory and exercise performance. In a bad way. Here’s the Aug. 13, 2009 New York Times story and blog discussion on a report in the journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.
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Food systems critic Michael Pollan speaks to Bates students about the craft of writing before giving an open lecture in Bates Chapel for campus and community.
Michael Pollan attracted about 200 more people Tuesday night than the 600-seat Bates College Chapel could hold. Students were promisedĀ a repeat lecture at 9 a.m. While we were not allowed to record Pollan’s presentation, you can read both a report from Doug Hubley of the BatesĀ communications office and an account of Pollan’s speech in the Oct. 28 Lewiston Sun Journal.