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04 | Cooked: A peculiar potato experiment

February 19
25 mins

Episode Description

Why did a group of anonymous strangers on the internet try to eat almost nothing but potatoes for a month? 

On Cooked this week, an unusual experiment and the possibilities and perils of a mono-diet.

Guests:

Andrew Taylor

Melbourne, Australia

Slime Mold Time Mold

Scientist collective

Dr Jess Danaher

Associate Dean, RMIT University; Nutrition Scientist and Dietitian

Credits:

  • Reporter: Alistair Kitchen
  • Presenter: Dr Emma Beckett
  • Producer: Carl Smith
  • Senior Producer: James Bullen
  • Sound Engineer: Angie Grant

This story was made on the lands of the Gadigal, Wurundjeri, Jagera and Turrbal peoples.

More information:

Weight Loss and Fad Diets - Better Health Channel

The Potato People - Kitchen Counter

SMTM Potato Diet Community Trial

SMTM Potato Diet Community Trial: 6 Month Followup

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