Books by Nina Teicholz

Nina Teicholz is an American journalist and an advocate for high-fat diets. She holds a degree in American Studies from Stanford University, and a postgraduate degree in Latin American Studies from Oxford University. Her research and opinions on high-fat diets have positioned her against mainstream nutritional science.

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The Big Fat Surprise

Nina Teicholz

In her controversial book “Big Fat Surprise,” journalist Nina Teicholz accuses mainstream nutritional science of misleading the American public and contributing to the deteriorating health of the American population. She believes that a high-fat diet, contrary to popular belief, is healthy and can even help you lose weight.

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