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"Food is Medicine"

Doctors, scientists and chefs around the globe combat illness with dietary changes, believing fat should be embraced as a source of fuel.

Top Cast

  • Pete Evans

    Pete Evans

    Self

  • Nora Gedgaudas

    Nora Gedgaudas

    Self

  • Sara Karan

    Sara Karan

    Self

  • Lierre Keith

    Lierre Keith

    Self

  • Robert Tate

    Robert Tate

    Self

  • Kama Trudgen

    Kama Trudgen

    Self

  • Richard Trudgen

    Richard Trudgen

    Self

Overview

Doctors, scientists and chefs around the globe combat illness with dietary changes, believing fat should be embraced as a source of fuel.

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