Therefore, our food is not highly processed and we are aware of what we are putting into our bodies. Pollan urges his audience to pay attention to food that contains “unfamiliar, unpronounceable, and more than five” ingredients (Pollan). This is most likely because these types of ingredients are harmful if consumed. My mother's home-cooked meals ensure that there are few if any ingredients we are unfamiliar with. This is mostly due to the fact that my family has a garden in the backyard. I usually do most of the planting, watering, and care of the plants, so I'm knowledgeable about what goes into the plant.