The story of how lobbying, fraud, and industrial food production corrupted modern nutrition. Start from the beginning or jump to any chapter.
How the USDA sold your health to the highest bidder
How Harvard was paid to blame fat for sugar's crimes
Hexane, bleaching, and deodorising — how industrial oils are made
From toxic rapeseed to 'heart-healthy' oil — a masterclass in rebranding
How linoleic acid went from 2% of your body fat to 20%
70% of an American child's diet is now ultra-processed food
The government now says added sugars are not recommended — period
What the 2025-2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines actually say — and why it matters
Butter, tallow, and olive oil sustained civilisations. Seed oils were invented in a factory.
The ingredient list tells you more than the nutrition panel ever will
Where to learn more — the books, channels, and studies that matter
This is not medical advice. It's a summary of publicly available research and historical events. Read the sources, think critically, and make your own decisions about what you eat.