01/10/2026
👉 The U.S. Food Guide Pyramid was just flipped upside down — and I am STOKED.
This is exactly what I’ve been talking about for over 20 years. Finally, we’re seeing some real change happening. Is it perfect? No. But it represents a big step — and also a baby step — toward what truly needs to shift in healthcare.
👉 The newest U.S. Food Guide Pyramid was just released, and it reflects a meaningful move toward real, whole-food nutrition.
For a long time, national nutrition guidelines emphasized high-carbohydrate eating patterns that leaned heavily on processed and packaged foods. Over time, we’ve seen how that approach has contributed to blood sugar instability, inflammation, metabolic issues, and chronic disease.
This updated pyramid flips the old model on its head and brings the focus back to real food — prioritizing protein, healthy fats, and colorful fruits and vegetables, while clearly cautioning against ultra-processed foods like chips, candy, white bread, cereals, donuts, and snack bars.
👉 Key Changes & Focus Areas
🥩 Protein First, Whole Foods Always
A strong emphasis on quality, whole-food protein sources — especially animal-based proteins — rather than processed substitutes.
🥑 Healthy Fats Matter
Highlights traditional fats like butter and beef tallow, along with fruit-based fats such as olive oil, avocados, and coconut oil.
🍭 Clear Warnings About Processed Foods
Sugary, refined, packaged foods are explicitly called out as detrimental to long-term health.
👍 A Shift in the Hierarchy
Protein and healthy fats now take center stage, with grains moved to the bottom — meaning they’re best consumed in moderation.
🧁 Stronger Guidance Around Sugar
Recommends delaying added sugars for children until age 10 — a major step forward for protecting metabolic and neurological health.
👉 What are your thoughts on the new Food Guide Pyramid?
I’d love to hear — drop a comment below and let’s start the conversation.
