2024 kicked off with a bang and a brand new documentary for you to get your teeth into — literally. Have you seen it yet? Natalie unpicks the documentary and the study data behind it to reveal the truth...
Arriving on January 1st, just in time for diet culture to take full swing, the latest Netflix food documentary is here.
The documentary – You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment – was created in line with a scientific research study by Stanford University in America. A very prestigious university, too.
They took 22 pairs of twins (44 people in total) and across eight weeks placed one twin on a healthy vegan diet and the other on a healthy omnivore diet to see which diet promoted the best health outcomes.
This Netflix twin study offers a unique insight into how diet can impact health, especially when genetics are controlled for, thanks to the twin participants.
So what did this research-turned-Netflix documentary tell us about how we should be eating? If you’re left wondering what diet might suit you best, our One-off Wellness Checks can help you personalise your approach.
Are we all to turn plant-based or omnivorous in the search for health?
Well, I couldn’t wait to dive into the research and untangle truth from entertainment. The Netflix documentary twins diet format makes for compelling viewing, but the real story lies in the nuanced findings behind it.
Take a look at the article I wrote for Healf, uncovering the science and highlighting the sensationalism some people may have gotten carried away with.
Whether you’re curious about the Netflix twins diet documentary or the broader implications of the You Are What You Eat twin experiment, this article breaks down the key takeaways. If you’re curious how these findings might relate to your own eating habits, the 3 & 6 Month Nutrition program can help you explore what works best for your body with guidance, not guesswork.
Click here to read the article written for Healf.
