<p>Why did a group of anonymous strangers on the internet try to eat almost nothing but potatoes for a month? </p><p>On Cooked this week, an unusual experiment and the possibilities and perils of a mono-diet.</p><p>Guests:</p><p>Andrew Taylor</p><p>Melbourne, Australia</p><p>Slime Mold Time Mold</p><p>Scientist collective</p><p>Dr Jess Danaher</p><p>Associate Dean, RMIT University; Nutrition Scientist and Dietitian</p><p>Credits:</p><ul><li>Reporter: Alistair Kitchen</li><li>Presenter: Dr Emma Beckett</li><li>Producer: Carl Smith</li><li>Senior Producer: James Bullen</li><li>Sound Engineer: Angie Grant</li></ul><p>This story was made on the lands of the Gadigal, Wurundjeri, Jagera and Turrbal peoples.</p><p>More information:</p><p><a href="https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/weight-loss-and-fad-diets">Weight Loss and Fad Diets - Better Health Channel</a></p><p><a href="https://www.kitchencounter.blog/p/the-potato-people">The Potato People - Kitchen Counter</a></p><p><a href="https://slimemoldtimemold.com/2022/07/12/lose-10-6-pounds-in-four-weeks-with-this-one-weird-trick-discovered-by-local-slime-hive-mind-doctors-grudgingly-respect-them-hope-to-become-friends/">SMTM Potato Diet Community Trial</a></p><p><a href="https://slimemoldtimemold.com/2023/01/26/smtm-potato-diet-community-trial-6-month-followup/">SMTM Potato Diet Community Trial: 6 Month Followup</a></p>