Netflix Series ‘You Are What You Eat’: Vegan Diet Benefits Includes Better Sex, Longer Life and a Healthier Heart

The Netflix documentary series "You Are What You Eat" focuses on a Stanford study involving identical twins where one adopted a vegan diet and the other a meat-based diet. The study found that the participants on a vegan diet experienced lower levels of LDL cholesterol, insulin, and body weight, leading to better cardiovascular health. The documentary delves into the impact of plant-based diets on health and nutrition, featuring experts like vegan cheese queen Miyoko Schinner and chef Daniel Humm.

The series highlights the struggles and successes of the twins, concerns about dietary guidelines, and the study's results. The participants who followed a plant-based diet showed improvements in weight loss, cholesterol levels, and insulin sensitivity, leading to benefits like increased life expectancy, reduced risk of heart disease, and even improved sexual health. The Netflix series aims to educate viewers on the benefits of adopting a plant-based lifestyle.