Forks Over Knives

Forks Over Knives

Don’t walk. Run to this film. It could literally save your life. I know there will be ‘naysayers’ who question the facts in this film. With many documentaries you can find an over zealous approach to prove an issue. Even if you take half of the facts with a grain of salt( not intended as a pun) this film does an excellent job in praising the benefits of a plant based diet rather than an animal protein diet and mass produced food products. I am convinced. I came home and immediately prepared a dinner with quinoa.

We are introduced to several people with a wide range of diseases. High cholesterol, diabetes, heart problems and overweight are the main concerns. We are informed that every minute someone dies from heart failure in the U.S. We visually see the difference in those people who ate a total plant based diet. They also gave up their medicine. I do think that is where the negative thinking might be valid. However, according to those interviewed they felt better, their health records improved and in many cases the diseases were diminished or went away.

Doctors and scientists introduce the audience to studies from various parts of the world. Their statistics conclusively prove that loss of weight and lower blood pressure as well as a general better feeling can result from eating plant based food. I actually was salivating over a giant salad.

There is a connection between diet and disease. We do know that obesity has become an international problem. Protein based food is bad for the arteries.

An ancient proverb states,” He that takes medicine and neglects food wastes the time of the doctor.

Some of the studies presented are extensive and thorough. I wish I could run a marathon like two of the people studied in this film. They changed their regime of eating and as a result enjoyed a better health and a better life.