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Where can I watch what the health documentary?
A number of you have asked me to respond to a new documentary called What the Health, which you can find on Netflix or Vimeo. This is the latest in a growing number of documentary films focusing on how what we eat affects our health and environment, and how business, industry, and public policy affect what we eat.
Is the documentary “what the health” a reliable source of Science?
The documentary “What the Health” espouses the fairy tale that all major diseases (heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and many others) can be prevented and cured by eliminating meat and dairy from the diet. It is a blatant polemic for veganism, biased and misleading, and is not a reliable source of scientific information.
What do documentaries have to do with what we eat?
This is the latest in a growing number of documentary films focusing on how what we eat affects our health and environment, and how business, industry, and public policy affect what we eat. Other films in this general category include Forks over Knives, Cowspiracy, Farmland, Food, Inc., King Corn, and Fast Food Nation.
What is the main message of what the health?
What the Health is a 2017 documentary film which critiques the health impact of meat, fish, eggs and dairy products consumption, and questions the practices of leading health and pharmaceutical organizations. Its primary purpose is to advocate for a plant-based diet.
What kind of documentary is what the health?
What the Health is the groundbreaking follow-up film from the creators of the award-winning documentary Cowspiracy. The film exposes the collusion and corruption in government and big business that is costing us trillions of healthcare dollars, and keeping us sick.
Who is the narrator of what the health documentary?
Keegan Kuhn He is motivated by a deep desire to shed light on untold stories of the most downtrodden in our society, and to raise awareness through greater visibility of social justice issues.
What does what the health say about eggs?
No, eggs are not as bad for you as cigarettes Recently, national nutrition experts declared that cholesterol, found in foods such as eggs, is not considered a nutrient of concern for overconsumption. Other research has shown that the kind of cholesterol you eat isn't solidly linked to cholesterol levels in the blood.
Do vegans live longer?
When separated from the rest, vegans had a 15% lower risk of dying prematurely from all causes, indicating that a vegan diet may indeed help people live longer than those who adhere to vegetarian or omnivorous eating patterns ( 5 ).
Is Kip Andersen vegan?
While he doesn't directly say it, filmmaker Kip Andersen gives the impression that he is exploring a vegan diet for the first time. He says “Like so many people, I was looking for an excuse not to change my diet.” I found it hard to believe that he was not a vegan while making this film.
Does meat Cause Diabetes?
Several studies have suggested that eating too much red and processed meats can increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes. Our body needs protein to build and repair bones, muscles, skin and blood. We also use protein to make enzymes, hormones and other body chemicals essential for proper body functioning.
Who funded Cowspiracy?
Production. The film was crowdfunded on IndieGoGo, with 1,449 contributors giving $117,092. This funding was 217% of their goal, and it allowed them to dub the film into Spanish and German and subtitle it into more than 10 other languages, including Chinese and Russian.
What is a plant based diet consist of?
A plant-based diet consists of all minimally processed fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, herbs, and spices and excludes all animal products, including red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products.
Why you should not eat eggs?
How Eggs Can Be Harmful To Your Health. Eggs are extremely high in cholesterol and saturated fat, which can clog your arteries and can lead to heart disease. Eating high-fat foods such as eggs also increases your risk of obesity.
Are eggs inflammatory?
Consuming eggs regularly can lead to an increased amount of swelling and joint pain. The yolks contain arachidonic acid, which helps trigger inflammation in the body. Eggs also contain saturated fat which can also induce joint pain.
What happens if you eat 2 eggs a day?
Another good thing is that eating eggs also elevate the high-density-lipoprotein (HDL), the good cholesterol. People with an adequate level of HDL cholesterol have a lower risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases. According to a study, eating two eggs a day for six weeks can raise the HDL by 10 per cent.
Are Meat and Dairy the Cause of Disease?
What the Health argues that meat and dairy products are the primary cause of cancer , diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. One expert even testifies that consuming sugar plays no role in the development of diabetes. I’m sure that was very much appreciated by the corn and cane growers, not mention the American Beverage Association.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR (S)
Monica Reinagel, MS,LD/N, CNS, is a board-certified, licensed nutritionist and professionally trained chef, author of Nutrition Diva’s Secrets for a Healthy Diet, and host of the Nutrition Diva podcast on Quick and Dirty Tips.
Why do pharmaceutical companies invest in chronic diseases?
Chronic diseases are cash cows for pharmaceutical companies, so they invest all the money in treating the disease with medication rather than on how free lifestyle changes could prevent the disease (and thereby put them out of business) The pharma companies lobby the government more than any other industry in the country.
Is dairy a drug?
Dairy. Dairy has a chemical in it called casein. When digested, casein becomes casomorphins. Though it is not as addictive as real morphine (a pleasurable and addictive drug), it has a similar effect, which explains why people are so “addicted” to dairy. Human milk has 2.7g per litre of casein per litre.
About the film
What the Health is the groundbreaking follow-up film from the creators of the award winning documentary Cowspiracy. The film follows intrepid filmmaker Kip Andersen as he uncovers the secret to preventing and even reversing chronic diseases – and investigates why the nation’s leading health organizations don’t want us to know about it.
FEATURING THE EXPERTISE OF
Dr. Milton Mills practices urgent care medicine in the Washington DC area. Dr. Mills earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine, and completed an Internal Medicine residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He has published several research journal articles dealing with racial bias in federal nutrition policy.
ALSO FEATURING
Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Cardiovascular Prevention Program, Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute
Processed Meats Are Bad For You
As I’ve discussed throughout many of my articles and books, processed meats are something we should be eating less of, if not eliminating from our diet altogether. They are carcinogenic and are often pumped with a ton of added man-made chemicals in addition to sodium.
The Food Industry is in Collusion with Major Health Organizations
How often do we hear about some kind of march for breast cancer awareness, or see people wearing ribbons to promote ‘awareness’ of such-and-such a disease? These types of campaigns are often organized by supposedly trustworthy and credible organizations like the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the American Heart Association (AHA) and other similar cancer awareness groups..
Other Good Points
Dairy: The film also points out some of the negative effects that dairy can have on our health. Too much dairy consumption can lead to autoimmune diseases in addition to rheumatologic problems. Most of the world’s population is actually at least mildly lactose intolerant, so there’s little reason why we should be drinking milk past infancy.
Extremist Viewpoint
The main flaw of What The Health is its extremist view that a 100% vegan diet is the only good diet for 100% of all people. Think I’m exaggerating? Near the end of the film one of the talking heads even says that “we haven’t seen that moderation works,” in regards to integrating animal products into one’s diet.
The Longest-Living Cultures Consume Meat
Which part of the world is home to the longest-living people on the planet? Okinawa – once known as the Ryukyu Kingdom and now a prefecture of Japan. And what is a prominent dish in Okinawan cuisine? Pork, especially fatty pork. They also eat plenty of eggs.
Where I Stand
For the record, I myself try to follow a diet which consists mostly of plant-based foods. But yes, I do sometimes also consume fish, eggs and meat to a degree, though to a much lesser extent than the average Westerner.
Final Thoughts on What The Health
Though the film brings up a lot of important and valid points, at the end of the day I would not recommend this documentary. If you’re reading this site then it’s possible that you’re already familiar with holistic health topics yourself, but are looking for a film to show a friend or family member in order to “wake them up,” so to speak.
What is the health movie?
The What the Health movie is not a balanced documentary, but an alarmist, biased polemic. It cherry-picks scientific studies, exaggerates, makes claims that are untrue, relies on testimonials and interviews with questionable “experts,” and fails to put the evidence into perspective.
How many people get cancer from eating processed meat?
So out of 100 people who avoid processed meat, 2.9 will develop colon cancer, and out of 100 people who eat one serving a day, 3.4 will develop colon cancer: the difference in absolute risk is one more case of cancer out of every 200 people, which sounds much less alarming than the 18% figure.
Is 70% a lifestyle-preventable death?
The 70% estimate is an exaggeration; the true proportion of lifestyle-preventable deaths is probably less than 50%. And diet has a relatively small impact when compared to other lifestyle factors. The movie tells us dietary factors trump smoking, but that is demonstrably not true.
Is there a one true thing to cure disease?
The movie bleats the same old nonsense that there is One True Thing to Cure Disease, and the reality is this is false. If there is a one true thing, it is to eat in moderation, eat a wide variety, emphasize whole foods, cook for yourself (so you control what you eat), and exercise. (Okay that's more than one thing.)
