Okay, let me tell you how I went down the rabbit hole after watching “What the Health”. That movie really shook things up for me, made me question a lot about what ends up on my plate.
Getting Started: The Spark
So, I finished watching “What the Health”, right? And my first thought was, “Okay, is this for real? Are there other folks saying similar stuff?” It wasn’t just about health; it touched on industry practices, money, all that jazz. I felt I needed more perspectives, more info before I jumped to any big conclusions or made drastic changes. I’m the kind of guy who likes to dig a bit deeper when something grabs my attention like that.
The Hunt for Similar Films
My first step was pretty basic. I grabbed my laptop, opened up my usual search engine, and started typing. I didn’t use fancy terms, just things that came to mind:
- “documentaries about food industry”
- “movies questioning meat dairy”
- “health documentaries like What the Health”
- “plant based diet films”
I poked around on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, just browsing their documentary sections. Sometimes their recommendation algorithms are surprisingly helpful, sometimes less so. I also checked out a few forums online, places where people discuss movies or health topics. Just lurked mostly, seeing what titles kept popping up in conversations related to “What the Health”.
First Wave of Discoveries
Pretty quickly, a few names started appearing repeatedly. Cowspiracy was one. That seemed to focus more on the environmental side of things, which “What the Health” touched on but didn’t make its main point. Then there was Forks Over Knives. Heard that one was more focused purely on the health benefits of cutting out animal products, maybe less confrontational than “What the Health,” more science-based.
Another one that came up, especially later, was The Game Changers. That one looked interesting because it tackled the whole “you need meat for strength” angle by focusing on athletes. Seemed like a good counter-argument piece if you were debating with gym buddies.
Sitting Down and Watching
Alright, so I had a list. Over the next few weeks, whenever I had a free evening, I’d pick one and watch it. Started with “Forks Over Knives”. It felt calmer, presented a lot of doctor interviews and patient stories. Made me think about the long-term impact of food choices rather than just the shock factor.
Then I watched “Cowspiracy”. Whoa. That one was an eye-opener about water usage, land clearing, emissions… stuff I hadn’t really connected directly to my burger before. It felt less about my personal health and more about the planet’s health, which is connected, obviously, but a different angle.
Finally, “The Game Changers”. Seeing these incredibly strong athletes thriving on plants definitely challenged some old-school beliefs I didn’t even realize I held. It was slickly produced, very persuasive.
What Came Out of It
Watching these wasn’t like flipping a switch. I didn’t suddenly throw out everything in my fridge. But it definitely made me more conscious. When I went grocery shopping, I started looking more at labels, thinking about where stuff came from. I began trying more plant-based meals – not all the time, but more often. Less red meat, more beans and lentils, experimenting with tofu (still figuring that one out, honestly).
It wasn’t just about diet either. It made me think more critically about information presented as fact, especially when big industries are involved. Who’s funding the study? What’s the angle? That kind of questioning became more automatic.
So yeah, that’s pretty much my journey starting from “What the Health”. It kicked off a whole process of searching, watching, thinking, and slightly adjusting my own habits. It wasn’t a massive life overhaul, more like a gradual shift in awareness and choices, driven by digging into these related films.
