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Zooey Deschanel debunks myths and mysteries in food series.
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What Am I Eating? with Zooey Deschanel
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What's the Story?
Zooey Deschanel is debunking the worst myths about food in WHAT AM I EATING? From asking "Are fats and oils really bad for you?" to "How important is organic food anyways?" Joined by cohosts Sophia Roe and Carlos Parisi, viewers are informed by restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, and professionals on why there's so much mystery behind some of the foods we eat.
Is It Any Good?
This series is all about debunking mysteries and food education in a fast-paced, fun, informational way. What Am I Eating? emphasizes science and history, and the topics covered are interesting. The amount of information can be dense to digest sometimes; it's broken up with playful animation, cartoons, and illustrations. Kids and parents will learn a lot.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the food in What Am I Eating? What questions do they present in the show? Are any of them questions that you've had? Did any of the answers surprise you?
Why is it important to question the food you're eating? Does it change what or how you eat? Are there any foods that you want to try after watching this series?
TV Details
- Premiere date: May 23, 2023
- Cast: Zooey Deschanel , Carlos Parisi , Sophia Roe
- Network: Max
- Genre: Drama
- Topics: Cooking and Baking
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: June 23, 2023
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