Ever feel like everything you’ve been told about healthy eating doesn’t actually make you feel healthy? You’re not alone. In this episode, Jen is joined by Brian Sanders, creator of the upcoming Food Lies docu-series and host of the Peak Human podcast. They dive deep into the shocking truth behind the food pyramid, how marketing has hijacked our nutrition labels, and why conventional health advice is making us sicker.

From beef and grains to calories and cholesterol, Brian unpacks decades of misinformation—backed by science and common sense. If you’ve ever questioned your food labels, your cravings, or even your doctor’s advice, this episode will open your eyes.

Key Takeaways:

• The food pyramid is broken — it was designed to push cheap grains, not optimize health
• Red meat and fat aren't the enemy — processed food and fake health claims are
• Nutrition labels are misleading — 90 calories sells better than 30 unrecognizable ingredients
• Fiber ≠ whole grains — eating fiber can be good, but real food is what matters
• Oats are everywhere for a reason — they’re cheap, glyphosate-heavy, and highly profitable
• Doctors aren't taught nutrition — many still demonize healthy fats and meat
• Regenerative meat matters — but even conventional beef is better than processed carbs
• Want to be full and lose weight? Change what you eat, not how much
• Support for Food Lies is live — preorder the docu-series at foodlies.org

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