Category Archives: Big Picture

FISH — an unsustainable and unhealthy alternative to red meat

Posted on 06/15/2011 by J. Morris Hicks

In a 6-13-2011 New York Times editorial, I thought they did a great job of explaining the sheer unsustainability of our dependance on fish as one of our primary sources of food. As they pointed out, many countries are now … Continue reading →

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Eating animals — and the origin of disease in humans

Posted on 06/14/2011 by J. Morris Hicks

A few weeks ago, we were hearing about the cucumbers in Germany that were linked to an outbreak of E. coli infections. Now, we’re hearing a lot about salmonella and sprouts — again in Europe. (See NYTarticle below my signature.) … Continue reading →

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Frustrated reader sounds off on “mainstream” health advice

Posted on 06/07/2011 by J. Morris Hicks

Eat the right food for our species, promote vibrant health, enjoy effortless weight-loss as a bonus. What could be simpler than that? Just got a message last night from Steven, a blog subscriber in Boston — expressing the very sentiment … Continue reading →

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