Forks over knives

chris1529
chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Watched Forks over knives the other day with my parents. Has anyone else seen it? What did you think? I actually liked it and was amazed at the research and results! Just don't know if I could eat like that, I like my dairy too much lol.

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  • sanjoparolas
    sanjoparolas Posts: 549 Member
    I enjoyed the movie, changed my lifestyle, and don't miss dairy at all! There is a group on MFP specific to this movie: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/2104-forks-over-knives
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    I find it funny that people take diet advice from media that's meant to entertain you.
  • 2wiceOver
    2wiceOver Posts: 38
    I tried to watch it. Such an obvious commercial for PETA that I had to turn it off.
  • bcampbell54
    bcampbell54 Posts: 932 Member
    One of the first things they taught me at ninja school was how to eat yoghurt with a fork.
  • 51powerski
    51powerski Posts: 66 Member
    Real men eat with a spork.
  • rrrbecca11
    rrrbecca11 Posts: 477
    I watched it but had already changed my lifestyle to vegetarian over the past 10 years. I have never felt better or been healthier, toned, fit, happy and energetic.
  • cortneymau
    cortneymau Posts: 33
    I watched a few other documentaries about veganism, raw food diets and juicing as well. After doing more personal research, I haven't committed to an entirely animal product-free diet or anything extreme but I do consciously try to eat less meat (I already don't eat dairy because I am lactose intolerant) and it has been beneficial for me. I feel lighter and more energetic. And to be honest, my entire family (nuclear and extended) has various, serious health related ailments and diseases. And so, I have definitely made an effort to go with organic products, less processed foods, and less animal products and fats. It is creating a healthier family. Again, I liked Forks Over Knives, but I know that we can't take everything at face value! :) Keep researching and finding the healthiest thing for you.
  • Its_All_Kung_Fu
    Its_All_Kung_Fu Posts: 29
    I tried to watch it. Such an obvious commercial for PETA that I had to turn it off.

    The film could actually be considered an advertisement for waking up to the damage (personal, national and global) caused by our massive meat and dairy consumption.....

    But by all means, ignore this because you don't like a "commercial for Peta"

    .:laugh:
  • chris1529
    chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
    I have done some research on it and it seems to be the best way to eat. BUT I can't cut out dairy and meats. I can limited them though. I love yougart and milk. I love certain meats as well. BUT just cause I like to eat it, doesn't mean it's healthy. I have a friend who is in the medical profession and has been for about 30 years. She studied at John Hopkins Hospital. She is awesome! Anyways, she told me to watch that documentary. BTW, it's not media entertainment. It's ALTERNATIVE! You know, like alternative medicine. The media entertainment wants to push more meat. Funny cause there sure is a lot of people dying with illnesses that could easily be avoided with diet (HEALTHY DIET) and exercise. Not all can be avoided of course cause genes play a big role. And the studies those doctors and researchers did was amazing! It's hard to change your eating patterns though. I was a huge junk food eater! I know that I will continue to eat meat and milk products. BUT I can see now that they should be limited.
  • sherronh
    sherronh Posts: 119 Member
    Love this documentary so inspiring. Ive modified my diet because of it, havent made the complete change over though.

    I like to watch it for inspiration.
  • tmacmoto
    tmacmoto Posts: 285 Member
    Forks over Knives? Wimps.

    Real men use Chopsticks....and they're my personal sidearm.
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    is this the one that says avocados are bad for you?

    whatever says that makes me so incredibly sad.

    i want to eat an avocado today.
  • AshleeLunce
    AshleeLunce Posts: 25
    Have not seen it yet but plan on watching it! I read the book Skinny ***** 2 years ago and went completely vegan.... I fell off the wagon a bit by adding cheese....I now consider myself a vegetarian (hoping to one day gain the strength to go back to vegan for good). I have to say if you do your research you will find that meat and dairy are not good for your body! If you really want to make this change I would start small first and eliminate meat and dairy one by one out of your diet. Also look on the web there are several blogs that contain completely vegan recipes and they are delicious! :)
  • chris1529
    chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
    Forks over Knives? Wimps.

    Real men use Chopsticks....and they're my personal sidearm.


    Well, with that said, most men who eat with chopsticks are healthy CAUSE they are eating fresh fish, rice (not white or yellow), tons of vegetables, and fruits. Not to mention all the healthy teas....... with no sugar added! LOL :)
  • chris1529
    chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
    is this the one that says avocados are bad for you?

    whatever says that makes me so incredibly sad.

    i want to eat an avocado today.


    I don't remember them saying that. Avocados are a good source of healthy fats. :)
  • callmeBAM
    callmeBAM Posts: 445 Member
    FOK is propaganda for vegans. Like all propaganda, there are truths in it. But, there is also misleading information and biased research. Most humans were intended to eat meat as part of a well rounded diet.
  • busymommyx3
    busymommyx3 Posts: 40 Member
    It is a great show, the book is also really good and I would also recommend "The China Study" if you are into reading and want to do some more research on the subject. Very good info. I have been working on my veganism since February of this year and the show just reaffirmed everything that I had already believed about an ominvorous diet. I however just want to say that I am not interested in a debate about veganism verses non veganism just wanted to comment on the show :)
  • chris1529
    chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
    FOK is propaganda for vegans. Like all propaganda, there are truths in it. But, there is also misleading information and biased research. Most humans were intended to eat meat as part of a well rounded diet.



    Actually we were not designed to eat meat! Look at your teeth. Our teeth were designed for fruits, vegetables, and grains. BUT I don't want to argue..... so....... we can agree to disagree. :)
  • 8kidsmom
    8kidsmom Posts: 40
    I have researched nutrition for many years now, and while I agree with some of the information presented in the movie, I felt there was a defiant slant. I think that the meat and dairy, in most cases, that we eat is not processed in a way that produces health. I prefer raw milk, meat raised on green grass with clean air and water, no feed lots. I think we eat way too much meat and dairy and I am working to reduce the amount of those things I eat. Drink whole raw milk while counting your calories and you will certainly eat a lot less of it! LOL
    I do know 2 people who stopped eating animal products all together, and it affected their health in a bad way. Obviously not everyone who eats this way has this problem, but something was missing from these peoples diets that was there when they ate animal products. One lady went through 2 pregnancies eating like this, both of those children's teeth rotted out as soon as they came in. She did some research and found out that was a problem with such a diet, and fairly common. I am sure it doesn't always happen, but just know that it can and does.
    It will never hurt us one bit to increase our raw veggie intake, I am all for that and am trying to do that. So my conclusion about the movie is it does have a lot of good information in it, I have read the book The China Study and it gives us some very thought provoking research. I am trying to reduce my meat and diary and increase my veggie intake, but I am not going vegan. :)
  • Kristy0728
    Kristy0728 Posts: 63
    I saw it a couple of weeks ago, and have watched a few other shows similar to that one. They are interesting, but I also think these documentaries needs to be viewed with an open mind. I try to buy organic/hormone free/all nautral meat/dairy when I can, but I won't be cutting them out completely.
  • chris1529
    chris1529 Posts: 315 Member
    8kidsmom, I have to agree with you on the way the meat and dairy is processed. I think that makes a hugh difference! I think that's why it is not good for us. Too many additives, hormones, and crud is put into the animals AND THEN even after that they add more when processing it! I also can't go vegan BUT I thought it was a good documentary and I can limited the amount I eat. :)
  • jetabear10
    jetabear10 Posts: 375 Member
    I haven't seen the movie but I am a meatatarian and always will be. I don't like the sound that veggies make when they are ripped from the ground. (lol)
  • atx7
    atx7 Posts: 41 Member
    I find it funny that people take diet advice from media that's meant to entertain you.

    The internet is a medium that's meant to entertain you. So what are you doing here?
  • weathergirl320
    weathergirl320 Posts: 331
    Saw it. Wasn't impressed. Did they get healthier because they gave up meat or because they gave up processed toxic foods?
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Everything has a point of view. I haven't watched this one yet, but I've watched other similar things.

    Just because a movie or book has a point of view, doesn't mean that point of view is not valid. I think with the huge amount of these types of documentaries coming out, there's probably more to it than you think.

    You can start with Fast Food Nation, and work your way through the plethora of them all, and then you can make up your own mind if it's sensationalism or not.

    To me, it's NOT propoganda, but quite the opposite. It's more grass roots awareness by people that have done their research and are passionate about the topic. Of course, someone that is really into being vegan or vegetarian, or any other variant, is not going to promote meat and dairy. And, those that are into the meat and dairy industry are not going to promote being vegan. So, it's easy to point to a movie like this and say, "It's just a bunch of whacko weirdo PETA people." But, that's just the nature of the type of people that would be passionate enough to make a documentary about it. Someo one on the fence, wouldn't make a movie about it. But, that doesn't mean there's anything wrong with it. Actually, I applaud these movments. I think they are slowly moving the 1st world forward.

    I would like to see big farms die. That's my dream for the world. I would gladly pay more for more wholesome and healthy food.
  • tmacmoto
    tmacmoto Posts: 285 Member
    Forks over Knives? Wimps.

    Real men use Chopsticks....and they're my personal sidearm.


    Well, with that said, most men who eat with chopsticks are healthy CAUSE they are eating fresh fish, rice (not white or yellow), tons of vegetables, and fruits. Not to mention all the healthy teas....... with no sugar added! LOL :)

    Sometimes, I eat bacon with my chopsticks. Granted its shrimp wrapped in bacon, but still. nuff said.
  • 10KEyes
    10KEyes Posts: 250 Member
    I tried to watch it. Such an obvious commercial for PETA that I had to turn it off.

    ^^^ I agree! It was amazing how some of the animal sound effects didn't even match what the real animal sounds like and was done to create a nightmarish sound and video. I do not think I finished the video.

    I still enjoy eating meat (I prefer it grilled).
  • rrrbecca11
    rrrbecca11 Posts: 477
    FOK is propaganda for vegans. Like all propaganda, there are truths in it. But, there is also misleading information and biased research. Most humans were intended to eat meat as part of a well rounded diet.

    I'd be interested to know what your stance is based on? I mean, exactly. Or are you just the "decider" of what human beings are "supposed" to eat? :bigsmile: :huh:
  • rrrbecca11
    rrrbecca11 Posts: 477
    Everything has a point of view. I haven't watched this one yet, but I've watched other similar things.

    Just because a movie or book has a point of view, doesn't mean that point of view is not valid. I think with the huge amount of these types of documentaries coming out, there's probably more to it than you think.

    You can start with Fast Food Nation, and work your way through the plethora of them all, and then you can make up your own mind if it's sensationalism or not.

    To me, it's NOT propoganda, but quite the opposite. It's more grass roots awareness by people that have done their research and are passionate about the topic. Of course, someone that is really into being vegan or vegetarian, or any other variant, is not going to promote meat and dairy. And, those that are into the meat and dairy industry are not going to promote being vegan. So, it's easy to point to a movie like this and say, "It's just a bunch of whacko weirdo PETA people." But, that's just the nature of the type of people that would be passionate enough to make a documentary about it. Someo one on the fence, wouldn't make a movie about it. But, that doesn't mean there's anything wrong with it. Actually, I applaud these movments. I think they are slowly moving the 1st world forward.

    I would like to see big farms die. That's my dream for the world. I would gladly pay more for more wholesome and healthy food.

    This.
  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    I find it funny that people take diet advice from media that's meant to entertain you.

    The internet is a medium that's meant to entertain you. So what are you doing here?

    Being entertained, I'm sure.

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