Fat: A Documentary

Really impressed with this documentary. It doesn't promote any one diet, but debunks some myths that are ingrained in our society, showing the history of nutrition politics, how and when things went wrong. Recommend everyone to watch this.

All things considered it was an informative documentary but way too long. The creators could've gotten the point across in no longer than 45 mins. Instead we're presented with an hour and a half harangue. One thing that we can take away from the film is that staying healthy is a trial and error.

A whole foods plant based diet is the healthiest way to live your life. Reduce salt, fat and sugar intake where possible.

I've been following the work of most of the people featured in this documentary for a while. It's not easy to put so much information in 90 minutes. This movie won't tell you everything you need to know about health and nutrition, but it's a great start. It's very well done, it's based on real science and it tells the story of how we got to the obesity crisis all over the world.

Three years ago I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes HbA1C 10.3%. I had been on a " diet" for years, " healthy whole grains" low fat, low saturated fat, little meat. Clearly it hadn't helped me, so I embarked on my own research and discovered what did. That was a Whole Foods diet, rich in animal proteins and fats, devoid of sugar, grains ( healthy whole or otherwise) without vegetable oils, without processed foods. Instead simple meals made from fresh ingredients with meat, fish or eggs as the main component. The result is I am no loger diabetic (HbA1C 5.3%) fitter than in decades and I am not going back. This documentary resonates with me because it explains how I got into the mess I did and how I and others can escape it. Chronic ill health is not inevitable - it is the food folks. BAN the beige, ditch the junk, eat whole foods and prosper - Vinnie is telling the truth.