The Big Fat Surprise (Nina Teicholz)

*The Big Fat Surprise* by Nina Teicholz explores how decades of dietary guidelines emphasizing low-fat and high-carbohydrate diets may have contributed to rising obesity, heart disease, and other health issues. She argues that recent scientific evidence challenges the long-held belief that saturated fats are harmful, suggesting instead that natural fats like butter and red meat can be part of a healthy diet. The book examines how industry influence, government policies, and conventional wisdom shaped nutritional advice, often neglecting or dismissing evidence that supports fat-rich foods. It encourages a reevaluation of dietary norms based on current scientific understanding.