Netflix has recently released a docuseries titled You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment, which showcases the impact of various foods on the human body. Its unique format involves four pairs of twins, one of whom followed a plant-based/vegan diet, while the other, followed an omnivore diet.
The results of this eight-week-long experiment astonished everyone, including Stanford University’s research team, which conducted the study. The twins who did not consume meat, seafood, eggs, and dairy saw massive improvements in health. Their life expectancy increased, reduced visceral fat, and reduced risk of heart disease. Furthermore, there was even a massive improvement in their libido.
Following the experiment’s success, one of the participants stated, “For me, plant-based eating is the direction to go.” However, did they stick to healthy ways after the cameras stopped rolling? Thankfully, Tudum by Netflix has given an update on the four twin pairs.
According to Rotten Tomatoes, the synopsis of You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment reads,
“Identical twins change their diets and lifestyles for eight weeks in a scientific experiment designed to explore how foods impact the body.”
You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment has four episodes which were released at once on Netflix on January 1, 2024.
You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment on Netflix: Update on the four twin pairs who appeared on the docuseries
The first twin pair on You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment includes sisters, Pam and Wendy. In the docuseries, Pam consumed a plant-based diet, while Wendy followed an omnivorous diet. This wholesome pair is inseparable in real life. They live, travel, and run several businesses together. Furthermore, they own a catering business, cocktail brand, and YouTube channel, among other things. The duo grew up in South Africa and consumed meat daily. However, after appearing on You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment, both have reduced their reliance on meat. Furthermore, they consume cheese only on special occasions and have widened their plant-based options in their catering business.
The second twin pair on the docuseries was Charlie and Michael. Before the experiment, Charlie was an omnivore, while his brother was a pescatarian. For eight weeks, Charlie consumed plants whereas Michael followed an omnivorous diet. Currently, Charlie is 90% vegetarian, and his brother has fully eliminated meat from his diet. The duo are known as the Cheese Twins and are trained cheese makers. Furthermore, they have a passion for surfing, are food safety experts, and have appeared on several cooking and food shows.
The third twin pair consisted of John and Jevon. Both were omnivores before the experiment. However, when Tudum by Netflix caught up with them, they revealed that they were still omnivorous but had stopped consuming red meat. In the docuseries, John followed a plant-based diet, while Jevon stuck to his meat consumption ways. The duo was born and raised in the city of New York and holds degrees in nursing. Furthermore, they love working out and also have a creative side.
The fourth and final twin pair involved sisters, Carolyn and Rosalyn. Both entered the experiment as omnivores. Even though they still eat meat, they have made sure to consume more plant-based options. For the docuseries, Carolyn followed a plant-based diet, while her sister stuck to her omnivorous ways. Professionally, Carolyn is a sports relationship coach and Rosalyn is a high school teacher. Throughout their lives, they have participated in various such twin experiments.
