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People who snack sometimes sometimes eat kind of thoughtlessly and end up eating a lot more. But in principle, it's a really good idea if you can exert the kind of discipline needed.

Michael Pollan

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Michael Pollan
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: February 6
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