I strongly recommend reading The Food Revolution. The meat and dairy industries have been blatantly and intentionally lying to us for years! No kidding! It's quite shocking, and when you see this book, and the 50 pages of bibliography notes, and undeniable legitimacy of what he's saying, you'll be glad you've read it!

Here are some striking facts, as I recall them from Mr. Robbin's book:

• People who eat predominantly vegetarian diets live an average of 6 years longer than people who eat meat*.
• Vegetarians have a dramatically reduced cancer and heart disease rate. 60% and 80% less, respectively! (Are you mad yet?**)
• According to the Harvard Nurse's Study, women who drink milk have a significantly higher rate of bone fractures than women who do not drink milk! The claim by the Milk industry that milk "helps prevent osteoporosis" goes against research findings.

*Fish is an exception, although for compelling environmental reasons we should be choosy about which kinds we buy. (Here's a nice chart of "Good Fish/Bad Fish.")

**Here we are marching for Breast Cancer Awareness and such. Were we aware that we could reduce cancer risks by 60%, or more, based on diet alone?! I've read similar research elsewhere. (For more about why the American public is so ignorant to cancer prevention, click here.)

...Don't be afraid, just be curious. What is good for that wonderful body of yours? What would it like you to eat? Your body wants to be comfortable and healthy. Please don't let the lies of profitable businesses get in the way of your physical comfort and long, enjoyable life! Love yourself, and educate yourself.