01/14/2026
1992 vs 2026
Nutritional guidelines once prioritized whole grains as the foundation of health, recommending up to 11 servings a day. Fruits and vegetables came second, followed by proteins and dairy. And, despite their massive presence in the traditional American diet, fats and sugars were barely mentioned, sitting at the very tip of the recommendation pyramid (the recommendation being low-fat dairy and processed/refined sugars).
Under RFK Jr.'s MAHA campaign, a new "upside-down" pyramid was unveiled last Wednesday. The new pyramid de-prioritizes whole grains and has protein and healthy fats at the top, which, Kennedy says, "are essential and were wrongly discouraged in prior dietary guidelines." For the first time, the new guidelines encourage people to prioritize high-quality, nutrient-dense protein at each meal. Animal sources are essential, such as eggs, poultry, seafood, and especially red meat. Kennedy also says, "we are ending the war on saturated fats," as the new guidelines strongly encourage including full-fat dairy into an everyday diet, especially full fat butter and milk.
"The hard truth is that our government has been lying to us to protect corporate profit-taking, telling us that these FOOD-LIKE substances were beneficial to public health," he says. "These new guidelines will revolutionize our nation's food culture and Make America Healthy Again."
