Print Reviews

“Armed with 1,463 references and 492 pages of well-copyedited text, Buxton topples the claims of those who demonise meat and other nutrient-dense animal-source foods”. An Evidence-Based Debunking Of The Benefits Of A Plant-Based Diet (medicalindependent.ie) by George Winter.

‘Buxton is brilliant at reminding us of some basic statistical truths, ones that are usually forgotten these days’
‘It’s refreshing to read a book which recognises that life is complicated’
Mark Mason, ‘Eating meat is healthier than going vegan.’ The Daily Mail, 10 June 2022

‘The Great Plant-Based Con is persuasive, entertaining and well researched’
Louise Eccles, ‘Are vegans wrong?: Ditching meat and milk isn’t as healthy (or ethical) as they say’, The Sunday Times, 12 June 2022

‘The author poses an inconvenient truth. Cattle in ‘regenerative’ schemes…reduce global warming, not least because grass can sequester as much, if not more, carbon than trees.’
‘A couple of years ago, ethical veganism was given legal protection in Britain. Perhaps ethical carnivorism should receive the same status? If you want to join our church, you’ll find this book a foundation text’.
John Lewis-Stempel, ‘The meat of the matter’, Country Life, 8 June 2022

Selected reader reviews

'Jayne Rees Buxton's book is absolutely exceptional. When you've read works of Gary Taubes and Big Fat Surprise you'll need to add this to your essential reading. I was ignorant of so much that is so elegantly explained (with all evidence) by Ms Buxton ...there is hardly a page in the book from which I did not learn something.’ Professor Tim Noakes

“Awesome book that all farmers, vegans and frankly everyone should read ..with an open mind. It’s highly convincing and should form the basis for future farm policies.’ Ron Pearson, Twitter

‘The Plant Based Con is a long overdue book for anyone wanting to read a balanced, well researched volume in this space’. The Great Mephisto, Amazon

‘This important book shines a light on the all-pervasive misinformation/propaganda spread by the industrial food industry about the plant-based diet’. Delta Whiskey. Amazon

‘This will become a classic …it’s thoroughly researched, vastly referenced and definitive’. Zoe V. Harcombe, Amazon

‘Jayne Buxton has grasped the ‘nettle’ on a very complex topic and through extensive research uncovered the truth about our food system. A very balanced book that both vegans and meat eaters should embrace to fully understand the choices they both make and the true statistics that are often hidden to suit a narrative.’ Philip Halhead, Amazon

‘This should be everyone’s ‘go to’ book about healthy, sustainable food.’ Barry Pearson, Amazon

‘Amazing book! Badly needed fact-based summary of the plant-based issue…this book is not an opinion piece. It provides real information on why we need to include animal products in our diet.’ CT, Amazon

‘If you genuinely care about the planet and your health you need to read this.’ Maria Kemp, Amazon

‘Welcome and refreshing to hear such a well informed and evidence based challenge to the one sided and ill informed narrative that seems to dominate the media.’ Kilara, Amazon

‘A must read for everyone interested in this debate, it is well researched and thought provoking’.  Fox, Amazon

‘Brilliant!’ Mrs J Hetherington, Amazon

‘A thorough and fair analysis of the plant based vs omnivore message …this book fills and important space in the currently highly polarised debate about which dietary approach is scientifically most appropriate for human health, ecosystem functionality and climate impact.’ Mr Ian Davis, Amazon