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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.

Canned beans or dry beans? Which are best?

Posted on 03/05/2012 by J. Morris Hicks

A reader asks some very good questions about one of my daily staples. Comparing canned beans to dry beans in a bag: Which are healthier? Which taste the best? What about sodium? What about cost? Which are most convenient? What … Continue reading →

Posted in Cost of Food, Environment, Recipes & meals | 19 Comments

Sunday Series–“Why did Steve Jobs die?” (new video)

Posted on 03/04/2012 by J. Morris Hicks

Since Steve Jobs passed away in early October of 2011, people everywhere have been wondering why he died. Those of us who eat mostly plants have been wondering why a self-proclaimed, strict vegan like Jobs would succumb to pancreatic  cancer. … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Integrity, Suffering of Animals, Sustainability, Video Included | 2 Comments

MacStatin with your burger? You have got to be kidding.

Posted on 03/03/2012 by J. Morris Hicks

Safety Alerts Cite Cholesterol Drugs’ Side Effects—NY Times (2-28-12) A few days ago, I blogged about a news story revealing that statin drugs are at least as effective as stents for treating coronary artery disease. Study shows that statins out-perform stents—NY Times. … Continue reading →

Posted in Heart Disease, Medical Experts, Prescription Drugs, Video Included | Tagged , | 4 Comments