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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.

Promoting “common ground” with Michael Pollan

Posted on 01/26/2012 by J. Morris Hicks

Moving the world in the direction of more whole foods, plant-based eating My good friend Susan Benigas, who lives in Missouri, recently went with her husband, Jon, to see the famous “food” writer/speaker Michael Pollan at a St. Louis Speakers … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism & Leadership, Celebrities | 1 Comment

Paula Deen now shamelessly hawking $500/month drugs

Posted on 01/25/2012 by J. Morris Hicks

For a disease that is totally reversible in 95% of the cases. Disgusting for sure, but not that surprising. Last week we learned that celebrity chef Paula Deen has type 2 diabetes and that she has found a way to … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Diabetes, Video Included | 11 Comments

Is our food addictive in America? Or just a bad habit?

Posted on 01/24/2012 by J. Morris Hicks

Addictions are tough to break; habits, not so much. Although most people think they’re addicted to food; I believe that most of our poor eating habits are just that—habits. And habits can be broken. Unlike cocaine, heroin or even caffeine, … Continue reading →

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