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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.

Getting off the medical testing merry-go-round

Posted on 12/01/2012 by J. Morris Hicks

Just saying NO to testing (most of the time) How much testing is needed? It depends on who you ask. My ideal number of tests each year is zero—and that goes for both kinds of medical tests: routine screening and diagnostic … Continue reading →

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Greenhouse gases. “Obvious” solution still goes unnoticed.

Posted on 11/30/2012 by J. Morris Hicks

We’re eating the wrong damn food! Reuters reported on 11-20-12 that atmospheric volumes of greenhouse hit a new record in 2011. There were lots of numbers describing the problem but precious little describing the solution. Although we now know that … Continue reading →

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Sun-dried Tomato Chickpea Pâté from Lisa’s 4Leaf Kitchen

Posted on 11/29/2012 by J. Morris Hicks

Now that her new kitchen is finished, Lisa is cranking out recipes. This is a great lunch alternative to peanut/almond butter or as a nice addition to a salad. You could also spread it on crostini bread as an appetizer. … Continue reading →

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