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363: Debunking Netflix's New Vegan Documentary Series, 'You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment' | Max Lugavere and Luke Cook
Jan 22, 2024
Max Lugavere and Luke Cook debunk Netflix's vegan documentary 'You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment'. They discuss the biased nature, flawed Stanford study, and misleading portrayal of the standard American diet. The podcast also explores the complexities of LDL cholesterol, questions the expertise of politicians in the documentary, highlights the importance of clean water and fiber for gut health, and emphasizes focusing on what we can control and nurturing relationships.
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- Documentaries promoting specific dietary choices should be critically evaluated for bias and objectivity.
- Health outcomes are influenced by multiple factors, and extremely low LDL levels aren't the sole measure of optimal health.
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Biased Vegan Propaganda: Debunking the Netflix Mini Series
This podcast episode discusses and debunks the biased nature of the documentary mini series 'You Are What You Eat' that premiered on Netflix. The series explores a study on the cardiometabolic effects of a plant-based vegan diet compared to an omnivorous diet among identical twins. However, the podcast highlights that the production is incredibly biased, with a clear agenda promoting veganism. The researchers involved and the funding sources behind the series have strong ties to veganism, raising questions about the credibility and objectivity of the study. The podcast emphasizes the importance of critically evaluating such documentaries and questioning authority in the field of nutrition.
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