Hungry for Change

I'll give it a 6 out of a 10, mainly because the jist of the movie is well intentioned. That being said however, the movie does have it's share of problems. I'd like to reiterate what others have said - it turns into a juicing commercial about halfway through. Juicing may have it's time and place, but as a regular diet it isn't a healthy thing to maintain.

My other problem with this move is the lack of data and facts about the "independent studies" they keep talking about. Sure, they present and bad-mouth the manufacturers studies all day long. But the supposed independent studies which counter all the manufacturers studies are talked about, but not presented or shown in any way. Where are they? Because of this, the movie at times feels like a story you hear from your buddy how they heard from so-and-so about this or that.

For example, the story about the Pilots being told by the "Pilot Association" that aspartame is to be avoided? Manufactured BS. While I don't doubt that something artificial is most likely bad for you, there hasn't been ANY formal statement to Pilots on the issue of aspartame. As a Pilot, I would know. I have never been told by nor read anything related to the matter. Neither has my wife, who is a Helli Pilot. We both looked at each other when that segment came on and said WTF to each other.

Even the so-called "Aspartame Consumer Safety Network" confirms that the FAA may know about it, but hasn't issued any statement about it. Thay also claim that organizations like AOPA and ALPA have been warning Pilots for years. This is also false. They have not and a simple goggle search under those two organization will prove it. Here is a link to the ACSN article I'm talking about: http://www.aspartamesafety.com/Article4.htm Again, overall decent flick meant to open your eyes on the dangers of processed food. It succeeds in this area, however many of the "facts" are presented in that fast-and-loose manner so commonly found online these days.

Recommended to watch, trust the jist of it, don't trust the facts presented 100%.

Hungry for Change is a documentary that denounces the Food & Beverage industry, holding it largely responsible for obesity and consequential unhealthiness in the US. It condemns the dieting industry for maintaining the status quo while disguised as a cure.

So, how do you lose weight, regain energy and treat any associated illnesses? Hungry for Change promotes the consumption of natural whole foods as the only real solution. The film is not too loaded or soppy (my main complaint with these types of documentaries), and extremely interesting.

This film won't come as a revelation for those who are already nutrition-conscious, but it's a great reminder not to fall for that refreshing diet soda anytime soon. I highly recommend the watch to those who have a desire to lose weight and have tried every fad diet without success, for those who feel plain unhealthy and need a change.

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I guess I'm a little late for viewing this documentary. I just the other night found this little gem on Netflix. I gotta say, there were a couple times I was brought to tears. Not because it was sad, or that I'm a wimp but because some of the things said at that moment affected how I was feeling and it hit home. I have always been a tiny, well balanced frame of a person, right up until the day I quit smoking. I gained about 35 lbs in a very short space of time but that was OK because I expected some weight gain. I had successful surgery to reverse a tubal, got pregnant at 38 and from that moment on my life has been to say the least different. Some of the choices I've made haven't been so beneficial. I went from being 115 lbs on the day I quit smoking on January 14th, 2003 to 185 lbs to this date, October 18th, 2013. My daughter is now almost 9 years old and I literally have no excuses except I thought after having her, history would repeat itself and the pounds would drop off like they did when I had my sons while in my early 20's. I was terribly wrong. Then I thought, because my daughter walked at 9 1/2 months, chasing her active little mind and body around would help. Again, I was wrong. So now, at 47 yrs. old, approximately(to be healthy) 60 lbs overweight, I am at a loss for words on what to do about it. I'm embarrassed, scared, disgusted, out of control and unsure where the next step to help me is at. Until now. I found this movie to be so enlightening and hopefully life changing, I'm just sorry others haven't seen what I did. I don't think the point of the movie is about being a glorified infomercial, or a bunch of individuals telling their story and not being truthful, I think the movie is about people, like me, who struggled to find their way as well, discovered a better, healthier way to see the end of a long, hard road and they are passing on their knowledge and success in hopes of, again, people like me who will benefit from their knowledge. That's it. I walked away from this movie with a goal, and I can't wait to get started.

Hungry for Change is informative, educational and motivational.

Hungry for Change is great for those who want some tips on losing weight. The central premise is to remember that "you are to love yourself unconditionally" .

The movie also enlightens viewers that carbohydrates are not the problem... sugar is the issue. If you need a place to jump start your nutritional journey, a place to realize what is in the foods you eat- a place to realize that that stress can affect your weight then this documentary is for you.

The documentary can be the first step on your "journey for a healthy lifestyle".

Thats the main goal with this movie. To inspire people to find their own way. Its not all about finding THE right food, THE right vegetable and what not. Its about being hungry for change. If this movie doesn't trigger your mind to make a better life for yourself, Im afraid you missed the point. You could ask any multi billion dollar company for a comment regarding the so-called healthy food they are producing and their answer would be like it always is; we have no comment. Just because they don't give a .... about you. Its all about profit. The people in this movie has walked in your shoes, they know what its like and they know whats working and whats not working. Its up to you who you wanna believe. Either you're hungry for change, or you're already on your way back to your doctor for another dose of addictive drugs that do you no good.