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.

The Big C—twice in one week for Warren Buffett

Posted on 04/19/2012 by J. Morris Hicks

Congress and Prostate Cancer The first “Big C” was Congress debating and voting on the “Buffett Rule” of taxation. And the second was Mr. Buffett announcing that he has Stage 1 prostate cancer. From the New York Times (See 4-17-12 … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Celebrities | 6 Comments

Is obesity the new normal? And whose fault is it?

Posted on 04/18/2012 by J. Morris Hicks

Mainstream media’s take on obesity—the new normal? In Frank Bruni’s opinion column earlier this week in the New York Times (see link below), he actually suggested that it is surprising that more of us are not obese already. That’s because, … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism & Leadership, Obesity, Scientific Integrity | 1 Comment

Not much “health promotion” going on at VegFest

Posted on 04/17/2012 by J. Morris Hicks

Most exhibitors featured food that was just “not animals” On a warm and sunny spring day in Worcester, Massachusetts—Dr. T. Colin Campbell was the highlight of the event as he he addressed a standing-room-only crowd at 1 p.m. He attended … Continue reading →

Posted in 4Leaf for Life, Book Promotion | 2 Comments