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Mo Gilligan's Chicken Diet: Health Horror?
5 Aug
Summary
- Comedian Mo Gilligan ate 84 fried chicken meals in 28 days.
- The diet left him heavier, unhealthier, and depressed.
- He investigated worker conditions and environmental harm.
Comedian Mo Gilligan embarked on a 28-day challenge to eat exclusively from chicken shops, consuming 84 meals. This rigorous diet resulted in weight gain, declining health, and feelings of depression for Gilligan.
His documentary investigation delves into the industrialised poultry farming industry, exposing its significant environmental impact on rivers. Gilligan also confronts uncomfortable discussions about race and societal perceptions of fried chicken.
In the US, the film highlights concerning employment practices, including factory workers being denied basic breaks and allegedly forced to wear diapers. Gilligan's personal struggle with the diet is evident, with a psychologist explaining the addictive nature of ultra-processed foods.
The documentary suggests that while not novel, Gilligan's approach may resonate with a younger demographic, encouraging greater awareness of dietary choices and the prevalence of ultra-processed foods.
