Why the Food Pyramid Is a Lie (and What to Eat Instead)
Low-fat, whole grains, fiber bars... they sold us lies. Here’s how to eat real food and actually feel good.
Why You’re Still Hungry—Even When You’re “Eating Healthy”
If you’ve ever followed the food pyramid, counted calories, or swapped butter for margarine—and still felt tired, bloated, or confused about food…
You’re not crazy. You’ve been misled.
This week on Wake Up and Read the Labels, I’m joined by Brian Sanders, creator of the Food Lies documentary and host of Peak Human podcast.
We’re pulling back the curtain on the “healthy eating” advice that’s made America sicker than ever.
🎙️ In this episode, we cover:
Why the food pyramid was designed to push cheap grains
How red meat became the villain (and why that’s totally backwards)
The difference between fiber and fake health claims
Why oats are in everything (hint: they’re profitable, not healthy)
How 90 calories on a label hides 30+ sketchy ingredients
Why even your doctor might be giving you outdated food advice
The truth about regenerative meat and feeling full without counting
✨ If you’re tired of following the rules and still not feeling your best—this episode will change how you shop, eat, and think.
🎧 Listen now:
→ YouTube
→ Spotify
→ Apple Podcasts
👇 Know someone who’s still buying into low-fat yogurt and “whole grain” everything?
Forward this episode. You might just save them from a lifetime of bloating and fatigue.
P.S.
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xoxo,
Jen Smiley