The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World Paperback – September 15, 2010

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.

I know it sounds corny, but it is a life-changing book. I learned so much about what we eat and where our food comes from that I felt like I'd been living with my head in the sand for the past 30 years. I appreciated all of the references, and actually kept a 2nd bookmark at the back of the book because of the number of times I said to myself "no way!" and then looked for the reference to back up what he was saying.In every chapter there was at least one thing that absolutely stunned me and made my jaw hit the ground. It was a fascinating read, and I finished it in only a few days.The biggest thing I appreciated about the book is how comprehensive it is. I like that he discussed nutritional aspects, compassion for animals, benefits for the environment, etc. I initially became interested in vegetarianism out of compassion for animals, and wound up learning all of the other great reasons to go veg too. I kept raving about the book so much that my meat-eating husband has been reading it too, and actually said the other day, "You know....I could totally see myself becoming a vegetarian." Enough said!!Update (10/10/08): Both my husband and I have been vegetarian now for 18 months and have never looked back!

I read this for school. I agreed with most of it, but I do approach life differently and with different priorities than the author. The information is solid. I just think people are far more important than animals.

Incredibly well written and very informative all around about every aspect of health for ourselves, our fellow animals, and our planet. Exposing the reality of the world we live in while outlining how a shift towards a plant-based lifestyle could revolutionize the world. John Robbins writes with such compassion, this book will surprise you. Definitely helps you to realize you can take your power back and make intentional choices that will connect us all as Human beings and save our planet.

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.

À ce jour le meilleur livre que j'ai pu lire. Contenu au top, beaucoup de sujets abordés, une vision très réaliste et extrêmement documentée de la part de l'auteur. Un style d'écriture des plus agréables.Un MUST HAVE !!!

is one of the book which my friend recommended and I am happy to get it delivered by AmazonIt speaks out its own why we are having more illness these days which can be reduced drastically by changing the food we eat.I highly recommend this book because it again and again reminds why we should avoid American diet and just stick to the diet which our ancestors used to tell us[Vegan Diet]

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.