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Chow Down (2010)
Solid Science. Compelling stories.
30 August 2015 - 1 out of 1 users found this review helpful.
In the film "Chow Down," David Katz, director of the Yale University's Prevention Research Center states that we could eliminate 80 percent of all heart disease, 90 percent of diabetes, and 60 percent of cancer with what we currently know about food. In an interview for Boston Magazine Katz clarifies: "The "what" is easy. Michael Pollan nailed it. 'Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.'
One of the physicians in this film (Esselstyn) recommends a high carb, low fat diet. Another (Fuhrman) decidedly does not. All are critical of the USDA which does not promote a plant based diet (largely because it's primary constituents are the meat and dairy industries).
The strength of the film are the honest, personal journeys of the three participants.
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