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#167 - Gary Taubes: Bad science and challenging the conventional wisdom of obesity

The Peter Attia Drive

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Navigating Nutritional Controversies

In this chapter, the speaker shares their unexpected journey into nutrition journalism, highlighting their initial challenges with the DASH diet and the complexities of dietary guidelines. They explore the evolution of public understanding regarding fats and carbohydrates, revealing how misinformed practices influenced obesity trends in America. Through personal experiences and critical investigations, they uncover the flawed scientific methods behind widely accepted nutritional beliefs.

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