Recommended food-themed movies, books, and articles
Food Inc. takes a rather unflattering look at the way our food is produced in the world of big agriculture. Corporate farming has continued to grow exponentially in recent decades. This film presents the consequences of our nation's legislative and purchasing policies in compelling and heart-wrenching detail.
Chew On this features 14 videos dedicated to food, food practices, and how to best give our children (and ourselves) access to healthy and nutritious meals at school and home. From speakers Jaime Oliver, Dan Barber, and Ann Cooper to name a few, you can learn the steps to start the journey to better health (for us and our planet)!
Watch it here From foie gras to "cow farts" there's a little something for everyone!
Cowspiracy is the perfect combination of humor and shock - you can't ignore the message, but you'll want to hear it. There are some scenes which may be disturbing to small children, but the information is valuable and presented well. Explore potential sustainable practices and the impact of the commercial agriculture industry on our environment through the eyes of directors Kip Anderson and Keegan Kuhn.
The physicians and nutritionists featured in the Food Matters documentary show viewers the incredible benefits of a healthy and balanced diet. Everything from common sicknesses, to depression - and even cancer - find a place among the illnesses for which they can provide studies to support good nutrition and naturally occurring vitamins as an effective treatment. **Some images of patients can be graphic** If you have ever wondered just how much a healthy diet can actually do for you, this film will have you reaching for vegetables in no time!
Watch it here or find it on Amazon Prime Video.
Join Morgan Spurlock on a 30 day journey to test his body's ability to survive on a fast food diet. Watch as he travels the country in search of school nutrition and fitness programs, all while eating nothing that cannot be found on a McDonald's menu. Supervised by 3 physicians and a dietician, Spurlock shows viewers both the science and daily life behind his weight-gain and declining health.
If you've ever considered cutting out, or cutting back on, fast food, this film will provide you with more than enough motivation to give it a try. I hope you find yourself reaching for a juicy, organic chicken breast (lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic is delicious!) and along with some brown rice and broccoli for good measure. For myself, healthy eating is the inspiration behind my life's work. At My Kid's Lunch we ask a simple question: would I want my kid to eat that? When it comes to fast food, the answer is an emphatic no!
Watch it here to see for yourself!
