Split Plate: The Untold History of the Health Food Movement- It's Eccentrics, Fanatics, and Visionaries is an (in development) 10-part historical documentary series that follows the story of what is now known as the “health food” industry- and its broader relationship with the mainstream health and culinary cultures of America.

 Each episode is set against the backdrop of an ever-changing America. Using archival footage, as well as contemporary interviews with corporate CEOs, authors, influencers, scientists and others, Split Plate offers a fascinating historical perspective on “how we got here from there” -through the stories of some of the "eccentrics, fanatics, and visionaries" who trail-blazed the way and made possible healthier, and often more compassionate ways of eating, for ourselves, our loved ones, and the planet.

The series culminates with a hard look (over the last two episodes) at today's corporate food production technologies- agribusiness- and its effects- for better or for worse- on our personal and planetary health and well being.

The "eccentrics, fanatics, and visionaries" of Split Plate are of course the real stars of the series, and their colorful personalities, conviction and courage when facing uphill battles, legal obstacles, ridicule, and societal disapproval provide a very human touch to the themes and stories in the series. Split Plate is equally a cautionary tale and a story  of courage and hope, showing a way forward. in a rapidly changing world. ‍

• Organic vs. Chemical-based agriculture
• History of Vitamins -their discovery, adoption, and push back from the med/pharma establishment
• Botanical and Homeopathic medicine vs. the AMA medical establishment
• Food safety and consumer protection laws vs. agri-business and corporate interests
• Fluoride, margarine, aluminum, Teflon, artificial colors, preservatives, MSG, artificial sweeteners and more
• Vegetarianism and veganism- some of the surprising pioneers, authors, and early advocates.
• The Southern California  movement- juicing, muscle beach and the health and beauty icons of Hollywood
• The “anti” movements- anti-dairy, anti-gluten, anti-additives (colors, preservatives, synthetic hormones, more)
• The “New-trition” influencers: Raw foodists, and a new generation of conscious eaters
• Cholesterol & Heart Disease: Fact or Fiction?
• Fad diets through the ages
• Natural cures for cancer? Cooperation or competition?
• The Aspartame scandal- deep, dark, and dirty
• The GMOs, turf wars, and "Frankenfoods"
• PFOAs (Forever Chemicals) and the "century of chemicals"