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Are You What You Eat? A Dive into Netflix’s 'A Twin Experiment’
You’ve undoubtedly seen the new release on Netflix since its launch on January 1st.
Written by: Natalie Louise Burrows
Updated: January 8, 2024
Written by: Natalie Louise Burrows | Updated: January 8, 2024
Quick Read
- The Netflix documentary 'A Twin Experiment' examines the cardiometabolic effects of vegan vs. omnivore diets but has potential biases due to conflicts of interest and a lack of diverse perspectives.
- The documentary detours into climate change and animal welfare, diverting from the primary focus on dietary impact and potentially skewing the narrative.
- The study results, while highlighting some benefits of a vegan diet, require nuanced interpretation, as the documentary overlooks key factors like muscle mass decrease and changes in HDL/TG ratios.
- The article advocates for a balanced approach to nutrition, emphasizing good-quality, locally sourced foods and reducing processed food consumption, rather than promoting one diet as superior.
Contents
- 1. Before the cameras started rolling
- 2. The climate change detour
- 3. Language matters
- 4. Show me the results
- 5. Unpacking the documentary and research - what are the takeaways?
