Food for Thought

If the animals we eat are unhealthy, then why do we continue to put them inside our bodies? Chew on that idea for a moment.

The massive environmental damage and the cruelty that they suffer should be enough reason to consider improving our ways. But here’s some tasty knowledge to help us balance our own health…

This is the documentary that’s currently inspiring rethinking & discussion about plant-based eating and the dangers of consuming animal products.

(There are some minor flaws: We get the point that “health” organizations don’t want to talk about this issue on the record. We don’t need to see 3 scenes of a guy calling these places and getting no answers. If they trimmed this and other repetitive junk, a shorter film would’ve been more effective.
The alarmist & conspiracy-laden tones of the trailer and some of the scenes don’t help. They put people off. The research is strong enough, and the dangers are interesting enough. Just present this in creative ways without resorting to the same scare tactics as the corporations that prey on us.)

The main strength of the film is how it educates us about every counterpoint presented by those who challenge the healthiness of a vegan diet. (But please give more info. about B12!)  Excess sugar causes diabetes? Think again. Milk- the liquid that nature designed specifically to help baby cows grow- does a human body good? Vegan diets can’t provide adequate protein- the amino acids that come directly from plants which animals eat? Humans are true omnivores-even though our canines & stomach acids aren’t designed to digest much flesh? Eggs are vegetarian? Dairy products like Ice Cream and Cheetos are normal and acceptable substances to get addicted to as a child? We have much to unlearn. Challenge your assumptions, and watch & learn while you digest important information:
http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/about/
Netflix link: https://www.netflix.com/title/70185045?jbv=80174177&jbp=4&jbr=1

What the Health shows updated research that builds on the ideas established by a better-made film- Forks Over Knives (2011):
https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/#gs.6DM40aM
Netflix link: https://www.netflix.com/title/70185045

I think the film that sparked our current consciousness about how we eat (and inspired countless documentaries) is the classic Supersize Me (2004):
https://www.netflix.com/title/60034780

Also, I need to write a dedicated post about this later, but this is so important and relevant:
Eating animals as part of an invisible Culture of Violence.

Wow- so many similarities and connections to my own Thesis (she identifies the invisible culture of violence and I explored how we learn it).
Important work by Melanie Joy and her organization, Beyond Carnism!

Thanks for improving your physical & intellectual nutrition!