Inside the New Dietary Guidelines: Dr. Marion Nestle on Fat, Fads, and Fighting the Food System

Bill Bernardoni continues his conversation with Dr. Marion Nestle, one of America’s most respected nutrition experts and author of What to Eat Now. Dr. Nestle shares her candid reaction to the expected changes in the new Dietary Guidelines under President Kennedy’s administration—particularly the push to stop “demonizing” saturated fat and the political rhetoric surrounding it. She explains why protein isn’t the problem people think it is, why ultra-processed foods are at the core of the obesity crisis, and why simply eating a balanced variety of unprocessed foods in reasonable amounts remains the most reliable path toward long-term health. Bill also opens up about his own weight-loss journey, prompting a broader discussion about calories, portion sizes, and why America’s food system is designed to push overeating at every turn. A smart, honest, and personal conversation that brings clarity to a confusing food landscape.Should the Dietary Guidelines shift away from warnings about saturated fat — or would that confuse the public even more at a time when nutrition advice already feels overwhelming? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.Follow Bill on X at @BillBernardoni, explore his work at Bernardoni.media, and read his latest writings at Bernardoni.blog. Learn more about Dr. Nestle and purchase her book by visiting foodpolitics.com/.