The new food pyramid: progress or paradox?

865. The USDA unveiled the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and the "Inverted Pyramid" has been sparking a lot of discussion. After a decade of MyPlate, why is the government returning to a pyramid visual—and why is it upside down?

In this episode, Monica breaks down the major shifts in the new US guidance, including:

• The protein pivot: Why protein is taking center stage and what it means for your health.
• The plant-based omission: Why beans and legumes were left out of the new visuals despite the scientific evidence.
• The global gap: How the new US pyramid compares to the UK’s Eatwell Guide and Canada’s food plate.
• AHA vs. USDA: Why the American Heart Association is issuing its own "course correction" on salt and saturated fat.

This episode will help you navigate these changes without losing sight of common-sense nutrition.

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