In diet for a new america he presents both a disturbing portrait of our current system and a vision for the. Dr robert lustig reveals the truth about our sugarladen food. Robert lustig, american pediatric endocrinologist at the university of california, san francisco where he is a professor of clinical pediatrics, talks. Diet for a new america is a 1987 bestselling book by john robbins. From john robbins, a new edition of the classic that awaken. Diet for a new america john robbins full documentary. Filled with practical advice and listing the top 25 diet busters and the top 25 diet boosters, this breakthrough book combines the best of the mediterranean diet and the american diet and includes uptotheminute guidelines on meat, alcohol, fat, sugar, and fiber consumption. The book discusses vegetarianism, the environmental impact of factory farming and animal. Every single person on this planet needs to read this book. Diet for a small planet is a 1971 bestselling book by frances moore lappe, the first major book. John mcdougall author, the mcdougall plan, mcdougalls medicine diet for a new america will vitalize the awakening of america.
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