This blog post examines how corporate influence shaped nutrition science and dietary policy. It argues that the sugar industry redirected attention away from sugar and refined carbohydrates and toward dietary fat through funded research, academic partnerships, and federal dietary guidelines. The article traces the rise of the low-fat era, the promotion of industrial food substitutes, and the long-term impact these policies had on public health, chronic disease, and trust in n

This video presentation features investigative journalist and author Nina Teicholz, whose bestselling book The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet challenged four decades of conventional dietary advice. Drawing on extensive research, she argues that natural fats—including butter, meat, and cheese—are highly nutritious foods that were wrongly vilified and do not need to be avoided as part of a healthy diet.

Originally published in 2019, this presentation remains one of the clearest explanations of metabolism, insulin, and fat burning. Metabolic scientist Dr. Benjamin Bikman explains how the body uses sugar and fat for fuel, the causes of insulin resistance, the importance of metabolic flexibility, and the role of ketones in health and energy. You'll also learn practical concepts related to fasting, nutrition, and improving long-term metabolic health.