The cover of the book Diet for a New America.

Diet for a New America

Author: John Robbins

Last Updated: 24 July 2021Published On: 12 August 2015

Diet for a New America is a startling examination of the food we buy and eat in the US, and the moral, economic, and emotional price we pay for it.

The cover of the book Diet for a New America.

Diet for a New America

Author: John Robbins

Last Updated: 24 July 2021Published On: 12 August 2015

Diet for a New America is a startling examination of the food we buy and eat in the US, and the moral, economic, and emotional price we pay for it.

The cover of the book Diet for a New America.

Diet for a New America

Author: John Robbins

Last Updated: 24 July 2021Published On: 12 August 2015

Diet for a New America is a startling examination of the food we buy and eat in the US, and the moral, economic, and emotional price we pay for it.

NOTES FROM THE PUBLISHER

Diet for a New America Overview

Diet for a New America is a startling examination of the food we currently buy and eat in the United States, and the astounding moral, economic, and emotional price we pay for it.

In Section I, John Robbins takes a look at our dependence on animals for food and the inhumane conditions under which these animals are raised. It becomes clear that the price we pay for our eating habits is measured in the suffering of animals, suffering so extreme and needless that it disrupts our very place in the web of life.

Section II challenges the belief that consuming meat is a requirement for health by pointing out the vastly increased rate of disease caused by pesticides, hormones, additives, and other chemicals now a routine part of our food production. The author shows us that the high health risk is unnecessary and that the production, preparation, and consumption of food can once again be a healthy process.

In Section III, Robbins looks at the global implications of a meat-based diet and concludes that the consumption of the resources necessary to produce meat is a major factor in our ecological crisis.

About the Author

Author and activist John Robbins is a spokesperson for an ethical and sustainable future. His work has been featured in all major print and broadcast media. He lives near Santa Cruz, California.

Editorial Reviews

“Diet for a New America is excellent! I can’t speak highly enough of it. This book is a breakthrough in the science of health and a joy to read. No one who suffers (or whose loved ones suffer) from the diseases of our time can afford to ignore this potent message. In his captivating style, John Robbins shows us how to create health for ourselves, our children, and the world we live in.” – Dr. John McDougall, Author

 

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