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“It is increasingly obvious that environmentally sustainable solutions to world hunger can only emerge as people eat more plant foods and fewer animal products. To me it is deeply moving that the same food choices that give us the best chance to eliminate world hunger are also those that take the…” quote by John Robbins
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“It is increasingly obvious that environmentally sustainable solutions to world hunger can only emerge as people eat more plant foods and fewer animal products. To me it is deeply moving that the same food choices that give us the best chance to eliminate world hunger are also those that take the least toll on the environment, contribute the most to our long-term health, are the safest, and are also, far and away, the most compassionate towards our fellow creatures.”

John Robbins

About This Quote

Source Book: The Food Revolution, 2009

Plant‑based diets help hunger, environment, health, safety, and compassion.

In simple terms: Eating plants benefits many aspects of life.

Key Takeaway

Choose more plant foods.

Themes

sustainability compassion health environment

Mood

motivational hopeful

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • diet planning
  • activism
  • education
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

nutrition ethics global policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you increase plant foods?
  • What barriers exist?
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