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.

Cancer. Too much hoopla. Not much help.

Posted on 05/01/2013 by J. Morris Hicks

Reminds me of the old Texas slogan, “Big Hat, No Cattle.” Recently, I noticed one of the NY Times “most emailed” articles of the week—one written by a breast cancer survivor. So, while resting next to Stonington Harbor during the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer | 3 Comments

Reflecting on the ancient past; contemplating the future

Posted on 04/29/2013 by J. Morris Hicks

A visit to the Metropolitan Museum inspires some “big picture” thinking. Scientists report that the human species is about 200,000 years old. And that estimate squares with the oldest exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Picture, Sustainability, World Hunger | 5 Comments

How many people do you know that have heart disease?

Posted on 04/27/2013 by J. Morris Hicks

Probably a great many more than you think. Think of how many people you know over thirty; then multiply that number by 90%. You see, most people in the United States over the age of thirty already have heart disease, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bill Clinton, Heart Disease | 7 Comments