Three Game-Changing Netflix Documentaries for Nutritarians
Arnold Schwarzenegger describes his experience in The Game Changers Documentary
As a Nutritarian, you understand that knowledge is power. While Dr. Fuhrman’s books and research provide an excellent foundation, sometimes we need visual inspiration to reinforce our commitment to this life-changing way of eating. These thought-provoking documentaries highlight the power of plant-based nutrition through different lenses, leaving you informed, inspired, and maybe even craving a Nutritarian lentil stew!
Why It Matters
The transition to a nutrient-dense, plant-based diet can sometimes feel like swimming against the cultural current. These documentaries provide valuable perspective on why this journey is worth every step, offering scientific evidence and compelling personal stories that align with Nutritarian principles of maximizing micronutrients while minimizing animal products.
What Science and Data Tell Us
Research consistently shows that populations consuming primarily plant-based diets have lower rates of chronic disease, better athletic performance, and reduced environmental impact. These documentaries bring these statistics to life, featuring peer-reviewed studies and expert testimonials that support what Nutritarians already know: the power of plants is transformative.
While each film approaches plant-based eating from a different angle – athletic performance, health, and environmental impact – they collectively paint a comprehensive picture of why reducing animal product consumption benefits not just our bodies, but our planet.
What’s In It For Us:
As a Nutritarian, these documentaries will:
Reinforce your commitment to G-BOMBS and other nutrient-dense foods
Provide additional scientific backing for your dietary choices
Offer new perspectives on familiar Nutritarian principles
Help you explain your lifestyle choices to friends and family
Inspire you to maintain your healthy eating habits
The Bottom Line? Knowledge reinforces action! These documentaries provide both inspiration and education that complement your Nutritarian lifestyle perfectly. Give the movies below a watch and let us know what you think!
The Must-Watch Netflix List
An image from the documentary The Game Changers links test tubes filled with coronary plaques to the lasting negative effects of consuming animals,
1. The Game Changers (2018)
What happens when top athletes swap meat for kale? They break records, shatter myths, and prove that plants power performance. The Game Changers showcases elite athletes thriving on plant-based diets, busting the stereotype that animal protein is king. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or just trying to keep up with the kids, this film will have you rethinking what’s on your plate. Spoiler alert: plants win.
This groundbreaking documentary shatters the myth that peak athletic performance requires animal protein. Following elite athletes who thrive on plant-based diets, it perfectly aligns with the Nutritarian principle that optimal nutrition comes from plant sources. The film's emphasis on recovery time and performance particularly resonates with those following Dr. Fuhrman's advice about physical activity and nutrition working hand-in-hand.
Nutritarian Connection: Watch for the segments about inflammation and recovery – they'll remind you why your daily serving of mushrooms and berries is so important!
Movie Poster for What The Health
2. What the Health (2017)
What The Health has, fittingly, created quite a bit of healthy debate. The film’s exploration of the relationship between diet and chronic disease echoes Dr. Fuhrman's teachings about food as medicine. Its investigation into the dairy industry particularly reinforces why Nutritarians minimize animal product consumption.
Nutritarian Connection: The segments about diabetes reversal perfectly complement Dr. Fuhrman's research on disease reversal through nutrition.
Movie poster for Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret
3. Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014)
For Nutritarians interested in the environmental impact of their food choices, this eye-opening documentary is essential viewing. It explores how animal agriculture affects climate change, water usage, and deforestation – issues that make our plant-rich diet even more meaningful. The film's thorough examination of environmental organizations' policies (or lack thereof) on animal agriculture is particularly thought-provoking.
Nutritarian Connection: Remember how Dr. Fuhrman emphasizes that what's good for our bodies is usually good for the planet? This documentary proves that point dramatically.
Pro Tip:
Consider watching these documentaries with non-Nutritarian friends or family members. They provide excellent conversation starters about why you choose to eat the way you do, and the variety of perspectives – from athletic performance to environmental impact – means there's something to interest everyone.
Remember, while these documentaries make compelling cases for plant-based eating, the Nutritarian lifestyle goes beyond simply eliminating animal products. It's about maximizing nutrient density through G-BOMBS, limiting processed foods, and understanding the science behind our food choices. Use these films as inspiration while continuing to follow Dr. Fuhrman's more comprehensive guidelines for optimal health.
