The New Food Pyramid (A Step In The Right Direction)

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The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans just dropped—and we're breaking down what's actually good, what's questionable, and what the science really says. From the flipped food pyramid to the controversial alcohol recommendations, we cover it all. Plus, a full page-by-page reading of the entire 10-page document with expert commentary.

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Timestamps
02:04 The pyramid is upside down now?!
04:50 MyPlate vs. 1992 pyramid vs. today
06:12 The real shift: Whole foods over nutrients
09:06 The 5 takeaways everyone needs to know
09:54 Where science and politics collide
14:24 Why they removed alcohol limits
17:37 Reading the full document (with commentary)
22:56 How much should YOU actually eat?
23:52 Protein is king now
27:35 Veggies & fruit: They lowballed it
29:42 Butter and beef tallow made the list
31:24 Do you actually need whole grains?
32:24 The war on processed foods
37:32 Sodium & alcohol: The real numbers
39:58 What to feed babies & toddlers
46:31 Pregnancy & breastfeeding nutrition
49:23 Why older adults need to eat cleaner
50:52 Can diet reverse chronic disease?
52:10 Vegan? Here's what you're missing
54:30 Final verdict & what actually matters

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Hi, I'm Matt Kaeberlein. I spent the first few decades of my career doing scientific research into the biology of aging, trying to understand the finer details of how humans age in order to facilitate translational interventions that promote healthspan and improve quality of life. Now I want to take some of that knowledge out of the lab and into the hands of people who can really use it.

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