Healthy Eating, Healthy World Unleashing the Power of Plant-Based Nutrition

by Hicks, J. Morris; Campbell, T. Colin

• ISBN13: 9781936661046
• ISBN10: 1936661047
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-10-04
• Publisher: BenBella Books

Summary

In this powerful book, J. Morris Hicks tells us, gracefully and eloquently, why a mostly plant-based diet is the best choice you can make for yourself and for the planet. By adopting more whole plant foods and fewer animal products into your regular diet, you can enjoy vibrant health while greatly reducing your risk for diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. And, if everyone adopted this diet, we'd also see poverty levels, many environmental problems, health care costs, and the energy crisis improve.

Author Biography

A former senior corporate executive with Ralph Lauren in New York, J. Morris Hicks has always focused on the "big picture" when analyzing any issue. In 2002, after becoming curious about our "optimal diet," he began an intensive study of what we eat from a global perspective -- discovering many startling issues and opportunities along the way.

Leveraging his expertise in making complex things simple, he is now delivering his powerful message in his book, on his daily blog, and in public speaking engagements -- embarking on his new career as a writer, speaker, blogger, and consultant -- promoting health, hope, and harmony on planet Earth.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
Introduction	p. xv
You are what you eat	p. 1
What Should We Be Eating?	p. 3
Your Health at Risk	p. 27
Why Not Plant-Based?	p. 51
What you eat affects far more than just your health 65
Running Roughshod	p. 67
The End of Cheap Oil	p. 89
Mouths to Feed	p. 103
Hell on Earth	p. 115
Taking action: What can we do?	p. 131
Why Did No One Tell You This Before?	p. 133
Decision Time	p. 151
Let's Do it!	p. 161
A Return to Harmony	p. 195
About the Author	p. 199
Notes	p. 201
Index	p. 215
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