Nutrient TV Episode 1: How America Was Taught To Fear Fat

America was taught to fear fat, and the consequences are still hiding in plain sight. Alan C. North breaks down how the low-fat era took over nutrition advice, why it failed, and what really replaced butter, eggs, and whole foods on the American plate.

He connects the dots between a half-century of “healthy” messaging and the explosion of obesity, insulin resistance, prediabetes, and diabetes. Along the way, he explains why correlation was mistaken for causation, how processed foods and refined carbs filled the vacuum left by fat, and why so many Americans were told to obsess over fat grams while ignoring blood sugar, insulin, and metabolic health.

You’ll discover:

• Why the seven-country diet research became so influential

• How low-fat labels created a health halo around sugar-heavy foods

• Why frequent eating can keep some people trapped in a constantly fed state

• What fasted cardio is, and why it can support metabolic flexibility

• The difference between nutritional ketosis, starvation ketosis, and ketoacidosis

Alan also digs into whey protein, collagen peptides, C8 MCT oil, and the design principles behind KetoMed, including why ingredient quality, macro ratios, and phytonutrient support matter more than marketing claims. He explains why “keto” is not a buzzword but a metabolic state, and why so many products fail the formula test.

If you’ve ever wondered why the advice to eat less fat did not make America healthier, this episode offers a sharp, faith-forward reset. Essential listening for anyone trying to understand nutrition, metabolism, low-carb living, or why the old rules may have led us in the wrong direction.