What is a hypothe-myth? Good question as I made it up! A hypothesis is a scientific term, and is a theory that is not yet proven but leads to further investigation, typically using the scientific method to prove or disprove it. A myth is an idea or story that is believed by many but is not true. A hypothe-myth starts out as a hypothesis, gets tested by the scientific community using dubious methods, gains support amongst the establishment, impacts government policy, leads to widespread adoption of profitable pharmaceuticals, and turns out to be a myth. Unfortunately, there are several examples of Nutrition Hypothe-myths that have taken hold of our psyches and need to be banished forever. This episode will focus on 2 popular ones,involving dietary cholesterol and saturated fat. Our distrust of these can be traced back to shoddy science, personal ambition, and misguided government policy. We will delve into all of the above, and provide insights into a healthier way of eating.