Dr. Zoë Harcombe, PhD, is a public health nutritionist and author who has challenged mainstream dietary guidelines since the 1980s. In a wide-ranging interview, she debunks myths about cholesterol, salt, fiber, and meat, emphasizing real food, not processed carbs or vegetable oils. She advocates for critical thinking, especially about flawed dietary advice, and stresses the importance of animal protein and proper land management for health and sustainability.

The body needs high-quality protein for muscle, hormone, and cell function. Not all proteins are equal—animal proteins like eggs and meat are more bioavailable and complete in essential amino acids than most plant proteins. Research shows most people, especially Americans, don’t get enough quality protein. A 135 lb person needs 75–100g daily, not just 50g. Plant-based claims from films like The Game Changers often ignore real nutritional science and amino acid bioavailability