Nutrition Matters Podcast

73: What the Health Review

07.20.2017 - By Paige Smathers, RDN, CDPlay

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The newest documentary stirring up all kinds of controversy in the nutrition and health world is "What the Health". After getting multiple questions about my opinion on this film, I decided to get a panel of dietitians together to talk about our reactions to the documentary.    In this episode, I speak with Vincci Tsui, RD and Kathleen Hernder, RD, CDE who are two registered dietitians passionate about helping people live happy, healthy lives. Kathleen is a certified diabetes educator in addition to her training as a registered dietitian.   In this episode, we break down some of the scientific claims that Kip, the documentary narrator, invokes as proof that we should all be eating a vegan diet. We discuss the film with a critical eye, and try to show another side to the inflammatory and fear-based wording of the film.    Share this episode with friends and family to show a different side to the conversation.   Links mentioned and further resources: Kathleen Hernder's website Vincci Tsui's website Mayo Clinic review of cancer risk Another study about processed meat WHO 2015 statement about processed meat at colorectal cancer risk

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