Author Topic: RFK Jr.’s New Food Pyramid (Read 641 times)

Lartinos · « **on:** January 08, 2026, 07:01:46 PM »

The Department of Agriculture has released a new set of dietary guidelines, and it includes a food pyramid that looks very different from the one you probably remember.

Championing protein and healthy fats while minimizing grains, the new nutrition recommendations, announced Jan. 7, are a departure from past government guidance. In fact, the accompanying food pyramid visual is a near complete inverse of what it once was, both visually and in terms of content.

In a White House news briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the announcement aligned with President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s promises to "Make America Healthy Again."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2026/01/07/old-food-pyramid-versus-rfk-jr-new-food-pyramid/88068047007/#

wes · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2026, 07:19:21 PM »

Fuck a Food Pyramid !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111111 LOL

mphgrove · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2026, 08:06:29 PM »

Quote from: wes on January 08, 2026, 07:19:21 PM

Fuck a Food Pyramid !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111111 LOL

Agree, not a fan of generalized food pyramids because physiologies range all over the place. The new pyramid works for someone with lipids fully under control but with some insulin sensitivity (I eat that according to new pyramid) but the old pyramid might be better for someone with high cholesterol but normal blood sugar.

Brenda Steunbeer · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2026, 10:01:15 PM »

Looks like excellent common sense food advice. What took them so long? The processed food industry has way too much power and lobbyists. About time they get handcuffed.

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #4 on:** January 09, 2026, 12:52:27 AM »

Much better than what we were taught but also expensive.

GymnJuice · « **Reply #5 on:** January 09, 2026, 03:11:20 AM »

I will remain skeptical of this pyramid until Wiggs lets me know who really built it.

wes · « **Reply #6 on:** January 09, 2026, 03:15:04 AM »

Following that food pyramid will give you pyramid shits.

Van_Bilderass · « **Reply #7 on:** January 09, 2026, 04:15:13 AM »

"Protein" itself wasn't a category on the popular diet visual until 2011, at which time it was still suggested in smaller portions. The latest guidelines not only focus on protein as a category, but the suggested intake has increased to 1.2-1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight per day, up from the previous long-standing minimum of 0.8g/kg."

Not joswift approved. Double the protein!

My docs have all been protein-phobic. Especially if they hear about "protein shakes." Yet at hospital I got meal replacement protein shakes.

_bruce_ · « **Reply #8 on:** January 09, 2026, 04:36:56 AM »

Good food is expensive and hard to come by.
I have to run in circles to get raw milk since Mrs. Hartlova has retired.

IroNat · « **Reply #9 on:** January 09, 2026, 05:21:29 AM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on January 09, 2026, 12:52:27 AM

Much better than what we were taught but also expensive.

It's not.

You don't have to shop at Whole Foods.

All it really amounts to is dropping refined carbs and processed foods.

wes · « **Reply #10 on:** January 09, 2026, 05:29:13 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on January 09, 2026, 05:21:29 AM

It's not.

You don't have to shop at Whole Foods.

All it really amounts to is dropping refined carbs and processed foods.

Eggs are always a great option.

Donny · « **Reply #11 on:** January 09, 2026, 05:33:22 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on January 09, 2026, 05:21:29 AM

It's not.

You don't have to shop at Whole Foods.

All it really amounts to is ~~dropping refined carbs and processed foods.~~ visiting the Glory hole

FFS Dude....