Author Archives: J. Morris Hicks

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About J. Morris Hicks

A former strategic management consultant and 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 a study of what we eat from a global perspective ---- discovering many startling issues and opportunities along the way. In addition to an MBA and a BS in Industrial Engineering, he holds a certificate in plant-based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, where he has also been a member of the board of directors since 2012. Having concluded that our food choices hold the key to the sustainability of our civilization, he has made this his #1 priority---exploring all avenues for influencing humans everywhere to move back to the natural plant-based diet for our species.

500 Blogs in 500 Days—a time of reflection…

Posted on 06/19/2012 by J. Morris Hicks

And a little celebration! This is my consecutive daily blog # And those 500 include multiple blogposts in over 50 categories. We’ve also just passed a quarter million visits, are reaching people in 150 countries, and our readers have posted over one … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism & Leadership | 4 Comments

Calcium & Vitamin D supplements deemed ineffective

Posted on 06/18/2012 by J. Morris Hicks

Some of the authorities are finally getting it right… …at least when it comes to supplements. They still haven’t gotten it right about dairy, but this is a pretty good start. This story has been all over the news for … Continue reading →

Posted in Dairy, cow's milk, Vitamins & Supplements | 1 Comment

Cancer survivors are on the rise. Is that good news?

Posted on 06/17/2012 by J. Morris Hicks

And what about prevention? The American Cancer Society reported this week that the number of Americans with a history of cancer will rise by a third over the next decade, hitting some 18 million by 2022. What is the definition … Continue reading →

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