Rethinking Dietary Guidelines

This chapter critically examines the influence of diet on health, specifically focusing on coronary artery disease and the shortcomings of past dietary recommendations, such as low-fat diets. It advocates for a shift towards low-carb, real food diets and highlights the ethical implications of dietary advice, especially in the context of diabetes management. The discussion emphasizes the importance of an evidence-based approach while encouraging dialogue around diverse dietary practices for better metabolic health.