Book Review: The Food Revolution, by John Robbins - a Persuasive Argument for A Vegetarian Diet

Savvy Vegetarian News

Vol. 1, Issue 3, May 2003

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What's "The Food Revolution about? What we eat, how it gets to our plates, and what that's doing to us and the planet. It exposes the lies that the American public accepts without question. It can't help being a persuasive argument for vegetarianism. Personally, I would be very happy if Americans cut their meat consumption by 50%, and treated animals humanely on the way to killing and eating them. That would be a great start to saving the world. I don't think most of them are ready to go vegan, or anywhere near it. Although he says he doesn't care if the reader's diet is politically correct, in his own life, John Robbins seems to be an all or nothing kind of guy. He lives his ideals, and hopes that we all will share them and do the same. That's why this book is so inspiring.

I already was aware of everything in "The Food Revolution", but John Robbins puts all that knowledge in a holistic context, "How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life And Our World". That crystallized my focus, as nothing else has. This is a 'must read', for anybody.

The book is well-researched and thoroughly documented, the message is profound, plus it's a page turner. John Robbins is a clear, personal, and entertaining writer. He speaks with insight, wit, compassion and hope about rather depressing subjects. I liked the "Is That So?" boxes with quotes from opposite realities, and the "What We Know" topic summaries. They break up and lighten the relentless content, as do the catchy chapter headings, and many personal anecdotes.

Among those who should read and heed "The Food Revolution" are the majority of Americans, whose lifestyle supports factory farming. Until they wake up, see what's going on, and care enough to change, conditions described in this book will continue. If you're reading this, don't wait for the movie. Run out and buy the book, and read the whole thing. Then tell ten other people about it. Let's see if word-of-mouth can bring about a revolution.

Index:Savvy Vegetarian News

Vol. 1, Issue 3, May , 2003

News: Farmers Backs Against The Wall Over GMO Products: Information from an article in the Farm Journal discussing a pending US decision whether to file suit with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over a European Union (EU) moratorium on approvals of (GM) products.

Article: Congress Weakens Organic Standards: Reprint of a series on Fieldale Farms attempt to subvert the integrity of the Organic Standards Act.

Ask The Savvy Vegetarian: How To Eat Beans Without Gas: "I became a vegetarian about six months ago, and I've been eating beans for protein. There's only one problem. They give me terrible gas, which is really embarrassing. I don't want to stop eating them, because I think I need the protein, but how can I reduce the gas?"

Quick and Easy Recipe: Quinoa (keen-wah) Pilaf: Quinoa is light, delicious, high protein, and easy to cook. It can be used in place of rice, bulgar, or couscous. This meal-in-a-dish is great with green leafy veggies, salad or soup.

Book Review: "The Food Revolution", by John Robbins What's it about? What we eat, how it gets to our plates, and what that's doing to us and the planet. It exposes the lies accepted without question by the majority of Americans, whose lifestyle supports factory farming.

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