Why is there so much confusion over nutrition?

Here is a comprehensive article about the various factors that interplay to cause this confusion. The ‘health industry’ (trying to sell you something you ‘need’), the government, the media, and our own psychology.

“At the end of the day, the reason why there’s so much confusion is because there’s too much to be gained by keeping us all confused and looking for guidance. Similarly, the fact that nutrition and health science is difficult and slow doesn’t engender much faith from a quick-fix addicted public.”

“Natural foods are what’s healthy, nutrients and the controversies they cause are what keeps research dollars flowing and flip-flops popping up every couple weeks. It’s important to get nutrients, but it’s wise to get them mostly through food, and only after that supplement what you need in a very targeted manner.”

http://lifehacker.com/why-theres-so-much-confusion-over-nutrition-and-fitness-1572870867/all