For most of my life I believed that the food pyramid was intended to keep me healthy. In the 80’ and 90’s I believed fat would make me sick and low fat foods were the road to optimal health. In the late 90’s I thought that dairy was good for me. Eggs and high-fat meat would force me into an early grave. How about you? Have you often put your faith in the government? Followed the recommendations of the American heart association? Do you shop for food with a heart on the label? If so, you are not alone. Spoiler alert, we have been duped.
Released in 2014, Fed Up is a documentary that uncovers the obesity epidemic in America and the food industry’s role in amplifying this crisis. In this well-researched documentary, you will learn about the intimate relationships that exist between the federal government, agriculture, and food manufacturers to keep profit top of mind. The problem is real. But don’t take just one person’s point of view about this crisis. No, this film goes deep by interviewing former president Clinton, Dr, Robert Lustig (a pediatrician), Dr Mark Hyman, Gary Taubes (Author of Why We Get Fat), David Allison (Director of the Nutrition Obesity Research Center), and Dr. David Kessler (Former FDA commissioner). They provide a compelling argument for how sugar IS the root cause of obesity, and why the food industry needs to keep us addicted.
Facts are just facts. How do you really understand a problem without real life stories. And if you need them, this film has them. You will learn about 4 courageous, obese teens who give a detailed account of how their obesity negatively impacts their lives. Furthermore, hear their tear-jerking account of how powerless they feel about their self-proclaimed addiction to sugar.
If you don’t like being manipulated, and you want to take back control over your health, this documentary is for you. Once you know how the food industry is manipulating you, you will think twice the next time you hear the latest “health tip” from the federal government or the mainstream media. Fool me once, shame on me, Fool me twice……
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