04 | Cooked: A peculiar potato experiment
Feb 19, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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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
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