John’s Blog

Dear John, You strike me as a very spiritual person. Do you think there is a connection between what a person eats and their spiritual evolution? I know this is a big topic, but can you give me a concise statement I can meditate on? Sincerely, Taylor Dear Taylor, If you want to progress on […]

Dear John, You and the author of Fast Food Nation find fault with the fast food chains and supermarkets for the food they sell. But they are simply giving customers the cheap food they want. If you want to blame anyone, blame human nature. Bruce Dear Bruce, The consumer demand to which you refer has […]

Dear John, I’m currently reading The Food Revolution, and I’m curious to know if American fast food corporations, such as McDonalds, that operate in other countries must buy their products from national suppliers? For example, you cite in your book The Food Revolution that countries such as Sweden have adopted legislation that has abolished the […]

Dear John, I saw an op-ed piece that you wrote in the newspaper about racism in the criminal justice system. It was very moving and shocking. I’d like to see it get wider distribution. Maurice Dear Maurice, Thanks for your kind words of support. Many white people in this country believe that racism was a […]

Dear John, The Food Revolution aptly conveys the message that a plant-based diet is supported by scientific data while its critics, particularly those who stand to lose money when the diet revolution picks up steam, present baseless public relation slogans and personal attacks. But I was bothered by your references to the late actor River […]