TV: Interview with James Colquhoun from Food Matters
PART ONE.
Whenever anyone asks me where they should begin when trying to educate themselves on food, health and how our choices affect the quality of our lives, the first resource I direct them to is the film Food Matters. So you can imagine how many questions I had ready to fire at James Colquhoun, the co-creator/director/producer of Food Matters when I was given the opportunity to sit down and chat with him.
Luckily, James is a super cool guy and didn’t kick me out when I hijacked Food Matters head quarters for a whole afternoon last week. He even offered me water and figs – spring water and organic figs, of course!
Since I did have so long with him, I’ve broken my interview up into four smaller clips. Just because I know how short our attention spans are these days, and I also know how valuable everything James says will be to you – so you’re going to want to give the whole thing your full attention.
In part one of our chat, James talks about:
# How the body has its own innate healing capacity
# What his healing plan would be (He backed up everything I wrote in my new e-book)
# Things we should be looking out for on food labels
# He also gives us a scoop into their next film, Hungry For Change. Apparently I was the first person outside of their office to see the new cover!
What did you think of this interview? Are you a Food Matters fan too?
Check out parts two, three, and four of this interview.
Positive affirmation for the day: I go with the flow.
MAKE PEACE WITH YOUR PLATE: HOW TO END YOUR TORTURED RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD.
HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR COPY OF MY NEW E-BOOK YET? CLICK HERE TO READ WHY THIS BOOK WILL PUT AND END TO THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF DEPRIVATION, BINGING, AND GUILT FOREVER.
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I love food matters! I am really keen to watch Pink Ribbon Inc too, has anyone else seen it?
A health product (well what i thought was a health product) i have used in the past was protien/weightloss bars, i have always been told that you need a lot of protein in your diet primarily from animals so i thought this would be a good way to do this and not put on weight, well was i wrong and i am so glad i have finally worked out that i get plenty of protein along with other essential nutrients from a fresh, organic plant based diet, thanks to people like James and Jessica along with many other inspirational people that are sharing this message and giving us a support amazing support network. Keep up the fabulous work!!!
Anyone who likes this site and/or Food Matters should also read anything by Michael Pollan (who was involved in the movie Food Inc). He is a journalist and his books are:
The Omnivore’s Dilemma
In Defense of Food; and
Food Rules
They’re great, very readable books supported by a lot of research and follow similar rules to those set out by James. They’ve really changed my life and the way I eat, and I’m much slimmer, happier and healthier. Plus I also strongly believe that eating real, wholesome food changes the way you think: I’m much calmer, happier and my memory is better too.
Loved the video with Jessica and James Colquhoun. Am a fan of Food Matters and also of the Wellness Warrior.
Thank you for all the great information….
great interview Jess. Looking forward to the rest of it!
Food Matters was a great DVD!
One product I thought was a ‘health product” is fruit flavoured low-fat yogurt. We’re told so often by nutritionists to eat low fat dairy and most of the low-fat yogurts have the Heart Foundation “tick”…. However after reading “In Defense of Food” I woke up and started reading the labels. One word (in capitals): YUCK! They were full of thickeners, sweeteners, and other additives to bulk up the watery yogurt to make it more filling. If only I knew that full-fat, organic yogurt was what I was meant to be eating (with about 3-4 ingredients and none of them unnatural). It was all common sense but I had been brainwashed into thinking I was doing the right thing for my body by eating it.
One thing I always thought was healthy was the artificial sweetners. Boy was I wrong! It gets portrayed has healthy through advertising but is so horrible for you. So many foods that are considered “diet”or “sugar-free” have artificial sweetner in it. I hope people like James Colquhoun continue to educate.
Loved it Jess thank you I can’t wait to see the other videos!
Hi Jess,
A health product that I found was completely DANGEROUS was the dried apricot; that is, the supermarket packet variety kind. Thinking I was cleaning up my diet by replacing my 3pm chocolate crash craving with dried apricots was a bad move. A health conscious work mate suggested I educate myself on sulphites – it scared me! Nasty, vitamin robbing preservative that is particularly dangerous for children and asthmatics, and is responsible for a number of food intolerance symptoms. Say no to sulphites people!
I thought being a vegetarian was the healthiest choice, after 18 years I have learned otherwise. Our bodies do need saturated fats to absorb vitamins A and D. So, butter is a better choice…go figure. A whole foods based diet is key, How did we stear so far away from that? Food Matters was an excellent film, have recommended it to many and am looking forward to Hungry for Change. Some other good ones are: The Future of Food, Food Inc. and The Beautiful Truth. In some ways it is more of the same, but worth viewing. Once again Jess, thank you! You are an inspiration to me and many others.
A thing I though was healthy was ‘soy milk’ but not so much now, perhaps certain kinds in moderation but not most of them! Also sunscreen. 
Great interview Jess!
Thank you, Jess, the interview was very interesting and inspiring.
I’d like to thank you, too, for your new ebook, Make Peace with Your Plate. It’s so practical and inspiring; I hope it reaches many, many people and changes their lives.
May I just ask you about salt? I have been rather wary of pink Tibettan salt thinking it may be the next big money-making product that people are trying to sell us – is it really any better than proper ‘grey’ Celtic sea salt (gros sel)? that too is very rich in minerals.
Also, I thought Gerson was very against salt of any type… so I’d love it if you could give a bit of clarification on this if you have a moment.
Thanks and love and light to you…
Rose » Hi Rose, Thank you for buying the e-book! I’m glad you like it. I don’t advocate using any salt at all really (Gerson definitely doesn’t) but I understand that some people are still in the transition phase and so I recommend using a little pink salt if needed. I think pink salt is the most superior out of all of the salts. x
Great interview – love your work Jess! I haven’t seen Food Matters but I am about to get it and can’t wait to watch it!!