Food Documentaries

[Greco]

And another with Dr. Vandana Shiva

Good evening, Greco

[Dominique]

This is one of a series of four videos (all are here) In Defense of Food

[Toughy]

I always knew tons of perfectly good food is tossed out every day.....but this was shocking because of the visuals.

Food Network

The Big Waste

Tune In:
Jan 14, 2012
4:00 PM ET/PT
Jan 15, 2012
5:00 PM ET/PT

First class chefs Bobby Flay, Michael Symon, Anne Burrell and Alex Guarnaschelli tackle one of the most massive problems in food today - waste! Divided into two teams, with only 48 hours on the clock, they are challenged to create a multi course gourmet banquet worthy of their great reputations, but with a big twist; they can only use food that is on its way to the trash. The chefs' hunt takes them from grocery aisles to produce farms, and orchard lines to garbage piles, as they attempt to source enough ingredients to feed a gathering crowd. Bobby and Michael square off against Anne and Alex, as they challenge their views of food waste and how and why it is created.

[Greco]

Thanks for posting and contributing to this Food Documentary "library". This is an excellent interview with important information on whats happening with our food on this planet.


In Defense of Food: Author, Journalist Michael Pollan on Nutrition, Food Science and the American Diet

Acclaimed author and journalist Michael Pollan argues that what most Americans are consuming today is not food but "edible food-like substances." His previous book, The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, was named one of the ten best books of 2006 by the New York Times and the Washington Post. His latest book, just published, is called In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto. [includes rush transcript]

Greco

Originally Posted by Dominique

This is one of a series of four videos (all are here) In Defense of Food

[Sachita]

well this just keep getting worse. I'm so over this fucking government I could scream. In fact I will. No wonder he wasn't pushing the labeling of GMO.

The reality is you better start saving seed now and growing your own food

http://birthofanewearth.blogspot.com...president.html

[Greco]

Food: A Project Envision Documentary




A short documentary on the journey of our food.

"Food" is a 30-minute documentary that follows your dinner from the plate to the field, farm
and ocean.The investigation reveals some surprising facts about the modern food chain. You
may be surprised how far your oranges have traveled, what's in your farmed salmon, and
why your chicken breasts are so large these days.

Greco

[Greco]

Everyone,

This thread is for the sharing of documentaries on food, and related issues. No discussion necessary here. My intention is to have a library of sorts for these documentaries.

Any food information in the form of videos, trailers, movies, or any other documentary in film form do post here.


The FOOD DISCUSSION thread can be found on the Conscious living forum. I've started a discussion thread there for us to share our ideas, concerns, articles, any other type of food information, and most importantly solutions.

Let me be even more specific, if its not in film form, do not post it here, post it in the FOOD DISCUSSION thread.


If there are any comments to this post, take them to the FOOD DISCUSSION thread and I will gladly respond to them there.


Greco

[Greco]

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead Extended Trailer



100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross is at the end of his rope and the end of his hope. In the mirror he saw a 310lb man whose gut was bigger than a beach ball and a path laid out before him that wouldn't end well- with one foot already in the grave, the other wasn't far behind. FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe's personal mission to regain his health. With doctors and conventional medicines unable to help long-term, Joe turns to the only option left, the body's ability to heal itself. He trades in the junk food and hits the road with juicer and generator in tow, vowing only to drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice for the next 60 days. Across 3,000 miles Joe has one goal in mind: To get off his pills and achieve a balanced lifestyle. While talking to more than 500 Americans about food, health and longevity, it's at a truck stop in Arizona where Joe meets a truck driver who suffers from the same rare condition. Phil Staples is morbidly obese weighing in at 429 lbs; a cheeseburger away from a heart-attack. As Joe is recovering his health, Phil begins his own epic journey to get well. What emerges is nothing short of amazing - an inspiring tale of healing and human connection. Part road trip, part self-help manifesto, FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD defies the traditional documentary format to present an unconventional and uplifting story of two men from different worlds who each realize that the only person who can save them is themselves.


Greco