The guest doctors proclaimed the answer the best diet for the human species is a plant-based diet consisting of four main food groups - fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. Just as there is a diet most appropriate for all other species on the planet, from our domestic cats and dogs to lions and bears, there is indeed an optimal diet for humans. The first question, right at the start: What is the best diet for the human species? The film jumps right in. Also, disclaimer, I’m not a nutritionist and I have a minimal understanding of nutrition myself, my explanations below are how I interpreted the information presented in this movie. Spoiler alert, from here onward, I will be talking about the film’s content. Additionally, there are a ton of stock images of meat and animal carcasses, which might make it difficult to watch. Be warned, towards the end of the documentary, it WILL show some graphic scenes from undercover footage on animal farms and even clips from the dreaded and infamous Earthlings. It is not a ‘vegan’ documentary, though it will touch upon environmental impacts of animal agriculture and on animal cruelty. Though it might be a bit repetitive for those of us who are already plant-based or who have an understanding of nutrition, it does cover many of the questions we are asked (and that we ask of ourselves) when we become plant-based. If you might be interested in watching this documentary, I would recommend it. The format of the film followed a rhythmic cycle of introducing a myth, and reviewing the facts, perceptions, and perspectives surrounding that topic before moving on to the next myth, and so on.Īllow me to pause here. In his exploration, Siewierski interviewed leading plant-based doctors, nutritionists, chefs, athletes, and other celebrities. Indeed, the story is told from the perspective of filmmaker Michal Siewierski, who I understand recently became plant-based and wanted to either prove or disprove the anti–plant-based myths. To be honest, though, I can’t say I can distinguish the differences between all those food documentaries (they all sort of blend together!), so I was interested to see how this film would stand apart.Īt first, it seemed as though Food Choices would employ a familiar formula - the “watch me change my life” story about the narrator searching for the truth. I feel like I’ve seen most food/vegan-related documentaries, so I was excited to see a new (September 2016) film released. As I was browsing Netflix looking for something to watch, I came across Food Choices.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |