8 Netflix Docs That Will Change Your Relationship With Food

Macaroni, mashed potatoes, fried chicken, cornbread . . . are you salivating yet? Because this documentary had me at fried chicken. Soul Food Junkies explores the origin of soul food as well as its ongoing health implications in African American communities. The documentary's creator, Byron Hurt, discusses the high obesity rates within these communities, stating soul food is not the main culprit but possibly a contributing factor along with the lack of healthy foods option in many neighborhoods. Hurt goes on to discuss a new wave of chefs that can put a healthy spin on the food but still maintain that connection to the community.

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