About the Book

"The Food Revolution has arrived in the nick of time to lead us toward healthy diets and healthy farms. Readable, poignant, brilliant, and amazingathis is the book to consult for the health of your family." aBrent Blackwelder, President, Friends of the Earth "In The Food Revolution, John Robbins points out that the typical 'American diet' is not only associated with adverse effects on human health, but with the reprehensible treatment of animals and irreparable harm to our land and water. Packed with startling facts and provocative insights, The Food Revolution is compelling reading for anyone interested in nutritional health, the treatment of animals, or even, simply, the fate of the planet " aDavid L. Katz, M.D., M.P.H., Yale University School of Medicine "John Robbins' The Food Revolution is undoubtedly the most comprehensive and sophisticated study on the political, ethical, and sane choices for a healthy diet. His candor and compassion guide the reader through advertising misconceptions to propaganda perpetuated by our food industry. If you wish to learn how to give your body optimal health, you had better tune in to the messages in The Food Revolution. " aDave Scott, six-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion, first inductee into the Ironman Hall of Fame, and author of Dave Scott's Triathlon Training "John Robbins does it again The Food Revolution is a powerful and provocative expose of the political, economic, and social realities of our current food system. It challenges and inspires individuals to accept responsibility for our choices and to take action for positive change." aVesanto Melina and Brenda Davis, registered dietitians, co-authors of Becoming Vegetarian and Becoming Vegan "The Food Revolution is the most comprehensive and persuasive argument ever assembled for a plant-based diet being proper human nutrition. Your life and the future of humankind may depend upon the spread of John Robbins' vital message." aJohn McDougall, M.D., Medical Director of the McDougall Program at St. Helena Hospital, author of ten national bestselling books, and host of the nationally syndicated TV Show McDougall, MD "In The Food Revolution, John Robbins once again opens our eyes and awakens our hearts. His vision of health-enhancing, Earth-friendly food choices offers hope and direction for a nourishing and sustainable tomorrow." aMichael A. Klaper, M.D., Director, Institute of Nutrition Education and Research "John Robbins is a wise man. In his engaging new book, The Food Revolution, John shares his wisdom in a way that touches our heart and mind. He makes us feel good about eating in a compassionate way that nurtures our body and soul. And his research into the dangers of genetically engineered foods is must reading for anyone concerned about health and the environment." aCraig Winters, Executive Director, the Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Foods "Indispensable reading for the concerned consumer, John Robbins' book tells you how to vote, with your knife and fork, for a sustainable, healthy, and humane world." aRonnie Cummins, National Director Organic Consumers Association, and co-author of Genetically Engineered Food

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 450 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Conari Press (Jul. 31st, 2001)

ISBN-10: 1573247022

ISBN-13: 9781573247023

Dimensions: 6.01 x 9.02 x 1.16 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.65 lbs

• Categories: Vegetarian Cookbooks & Vegan Cookbooks Better Health Diet