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Diet for a new America

Book • 1987

John Robbins' "Diet for a New America" is a groundbreaking work that examines the environmental and health consequences of consuming animal products.

The book presents a compelling case for adopting a plant-based diet, highlighting the ethical concerns surrounding factory farming and the detrimental effects of meat consumption on human health.

Robbins delves into the nutritional benefits of plant-based foods and offers practical guidance on transitioning to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle.

The book's impact has been significant, contributing to the growing awareness of the link between diet and environmental sustainability.

It remains a valuable resource for those seeking to make informed choices about their food consumption.

Mentioned by

Julieanna Hever

Deborah Gonzales

Mentioned in 8 episodes

Mentioned by

Echo Charles

as a book she consulted during her early exploration of health and wellness.

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Mentioned by Anne Rowe, who notes that it was given to his father, Irv Robbins, who then changed his lifestyle as a result.

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Mentioned by

Robert Cheeke

as a resource available during his early days as a vegan athlete.

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Mentioned by

Anne Rowe

as the book that John Robbins produced in 1987.

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Mentioned by

Joel Kahn

, who read it when it came out and was influenced by it in his vegan journey.

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Mentioned by

Moby

alongside

Peter Singer

's "Animal Liberation" as influential in his shift towards animal rights activism.

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Mentioned by

Rip Esselstyn

when discussing the limited number of plant-based books available when he wrote his first book.

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Mentioned by

David Duchovny

as a book that influenced his views on food and agriculture.

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Mentioned by

Ocean Robbins

as a book written by his father which inspired millions of people.

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Mentioned by

Mark Hyman

as a book from the 70s that promoted the idea of complete protein from combining beans and grains.

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Mentioned by

Will Potter

as a book that was a turning point for him, leading him to vegetarianism and veganism.

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Mentioned by

Julieanna Hever

as a book that influenced her transition to a plant-based diet.

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Mentioned by Dr. Joel Kahn as a book he read that influenced his views on nutrition.

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Mentioned by

Deborah Gonzales

as a pivotal book she read in the mid-seventies that influenced her vegetarian journey.

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Mentioned by

Wayne Hsiung

as a book that changed so many people's perspectives, primarily on environmental grounds.

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Mentioned by

Mark Hyman

as one of the first books he read that changed his thinking about food and planetary health.

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