The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World

The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World by John RobbinsWhile it was not the only influence, it is accurate to say that I became a vegan over two decades ago after reading John Robbins' Diet for a New America in 1988. I have pointed to him and the book ever since as shining examples of organic, whole foods with the absence of animal or dairy products.As most everybody knows, Mr. Robbins was the heir of the Baskin-Robins chain, set up for life at the top, where he was to become one of the richest and most powerful men in the world. The only problem was that Mr. Robbins looked into how the dairy and meat products in modern times are produced. He started researching studies, comparing scientific reality with the marketing malarkey of the meat and dairy industry. He next walked away from the family business, became a vegan, stepped down from taking over before the financial empire before the day even arrived.There are not many people in this or any lifetime who give up fortune to pursue a life of enlightenment instead. In Diet for a New America, Mr. Robbins did not draw attention to what he gave up or the hardships that he and his wife encountered as a result. He merely pointed out how cruel and inhumane modern farming and livestock is, pointed out the fabrications of the meat and dairy industry, advocating a plant-based diet as an alternative. It was powerful, factual and moving. In response to Diet for a New America, thousands of us in the United States and around the world became vegans, many of us remaining so the decades since.Mr. Robbins released Diet for a New America in 1987. He has continued to research, write and provide a voice for reason and humanity in our eating habits.In The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Save Your life and Our World, Mr. Robbins continues to make a strong and convincing argument for a plant-based diet. He points out the mistruths and outright lies of the meat and dairy industry. He offers study after study demonstrating that modern factory farming is polluting the water and the air, and is the leading cause of methane.He argues, again convincingly, that the best and quickest way to combat Climatic Change would be for everybody to become a vegan. He points out the harm done humans and the eco system as a result of animals kept in inhumane & disease inviting factory environments, fed a diet not fit for an animal and given mega antibiotics to keep them alive for the final slaughter. He points out the filthy conditions of the slaughter houses and the various foodborne deceases that invade our food system on a daily basis, some taking up to seven weeks after eaten for sever health issues to become noticeable, making it virtually impossible to track the source.Mr. Robbins makes point after point about what is wrong with factory farming, using the medical profession and scientists to make his case, leaning on study after study that proves his various hypothesizes concerning the cruelty of livestock, the health hazards it produces, the inevitable health risks to eating the unhealthy meat and dairy, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension and a host of heart related diseases, including cardiac arrest and death.The book offers strong evidence that the meat, dairy, white flour, corn syrup and processed sugar habits of modern humans is the root of many of the worst modern health problems.Mr. Robbins also takes on the modern farming practices of vegetables, especially pointing out the dangers of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).Who should read this book? Every human being in the world who can read, and anybody who cannot read should have somebody read it to them who can read.If you want to eat healthier, understand the dangers of our food system and do something about Climatic Change, read this book. It should be on the immediate reading list of anybody who has not already read it.John Robbins is one of the heroes of today's world. He will never call himself that, and seems too humble a person to ever view himself in that light, but it truly is people such as him who are making the world better, not the athletes, entertainers and celebrities that are generally viewed as the heroes of our society. He is likely the closest we have in our generation to a Buddha, somebody on the verge of becoming king, to walk away from it, to go into the woods, to think, to think some more, to accept the world around him in the most pure and natural form possible.This is a great book that every vegan, progressive, environmentalist, humanist, animal rights activist, health advocate, intelligent, decent, informed and positive person can learn something and embrace. Thank you, John Robbins, for helping so many of us to see the light, or to see it better. MADAM PRESIDENT (American Myth Series)

What has happened to the USA?As a none U.S. citizen I can't understand how the Government there has became so influenced by big business. I know it happens in all countries but you guys are the kings. How a compny like Monsanto can push through it's ideas of what it classes as safe food is beyond belief. The history of Monsanto is filled with pollution, death, cancer, birth defects, chemicals, war and now they're running the farms in the USA and around the world.They have tried to push there brand of GM foods into Europe but under strict European law have found it difficult.This book explains all the above and a whole lot more.The first half talks about the benefits of a vegetarian diet, which might not suit everyone but nevertheless the info is first rate. The author guides you through the world of the vegetarian and informs us where you can obtain certain vitamins from certain beans, fruit, veg and nuts etc. The first half also looks at farming techniques today, and if your a meat eater you need to read this, it's horrific. What I found interesting was the contrast in European farming compared to the USA. Some farming practices in the USA are classed as illegal in Europe. It really makes you think that without Europe (not often enough may I add) standing up to the USA and highlighting some issues, in this case GM crops and animals, the whole world would be flooded with them.The second part of the book, amongst other things, throws some light of why the U.S. Government is so easily led with GM foods. There is basically a revolving door between government agencies and the biotech industry all the way back to Rayguns era right up to the Bush one.This book made me think more about food and since reading I've researched more about a veg diet, there are hundreds of recipe books, buy one and have a go. I`m not saying stop eating meat that's your choice but at least try some veg meals. There is a whole big world of tasty veg food out there.One recipe I tried was sliced potatoes, cherry tomatoes, some onion, grated goats chees,herbs and some spices, in a baking try topped with olive oil, in the oven for 30/40 mins and bang, amazing!!!Can't belive I stuck a recipe on here.THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK AND EAT FOOD FOREVER.

Magnificent!!! This book gives you a complete view of the several reasons of why a whole foods plant- based diet is the most sustainable diet for society and for our planet and the healthiest one for human beings. Everyone interested in human nutrition, sustainable economy, world's hunger, climate change, and personal health should read this book.

This is a brilliant book! A must for anyone contemplating on changing their eating habits to a plant based diet. I have been vegan for 4 years and 15 years vegetarian prior to that. My main motive was on health grounds and due to the hormones and antibiotics being pumped into the meat we consume. However, after reading the Food Revolution, my motive to maintain this lifestyle is due to the cruelty to animal John Robbins tells us about. I was applauded at the way animals are treated prior to slaughter. While reading this book, I could feel the emotions being expressed on my face (while reading on the tube!). I had no idea the industry was this bad and the cover up by big businesses as absolutely atrocious. I admire my Robins and the lifestyle he has chosen to lead! He also give good info on nutrition too.

Amazing book that opens up your eyes to the reality of this messed up world.i have cried 3 times so far reading it. If i ever go to the usa i will never touch a morsel of meat and possibly try to be as vegan as i could manage...i dont want to be a blind supporter of this crap society any more. i am starting on the path to become vegetarian now, we'll see how that goes. Vegan is best though. Most people just dont wanna know whats really happening, ignorance is bliss an all that b*****ks.I will pay my teenage daughter to read this book...Another brilliant book is 'the china study'. i have bought many copies to give to people i care about. its my bible! check the reviews! :)

I think we all need to be aware of how the food we eat is produced. The book is well written and disturbingly truthful. I think most who read it will change their eating habits and be healthier for it. It will also save the suffering of thousands of animals. Thank goodness there are men like John Robbins, who turn their backs on wealth and power to live a compassionate, and more healthy, existence. Maybe there is still hope for the human race.

This is a beautifully written, compelling book about the vital part diet plays not only in your own health, but the planet's too. It also discusses the appalling treatment of farmed animals.I wish everyone would buy a copy!And pity the poor author, whose life savings were lost / stolen in the Madoff scandal.