{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69c1494f3bbfcfe8db5c89b2/6a1491876ee822cbfb9d4a8c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The new food pyramid: progress or paradox?","description":"<p>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?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Monica breaks down the major shifts in the new US guidance, including:</p><ul><li><strong>The protein pivot:</strong> Why protein is taking center stage and what it means for your health.</li><li><strong>The plant-based omission:</strong> Why beans and legumes were left out of the new visuals despite the scientific evidence.</li><li><strong>The global gap:</strong> How the new US pyramid compares to the UK’s Eatwell Guide and Canada’s food plate.</li><li><strong>AHA vs. USDA:</strong> Why the American Heart Association is issuing its own \"course correction\" on salt and saturated fat.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode will help you navigate these changes without losing sight of common-sense nutrition.</p><p><br></p><p>Nutrition Diva is a<a href=\"https://quickanddirtytips.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Quick and Dirty Tips</a> podcast, hosted by Monica Reinegal.</p><p>New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59vwhJqu3bTvSCRsXmbqY6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Spotify playlist</a> for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself!&nbsp;</p><p>We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1w4QoYhyNeiNXmG8i36n5r?si=fEPfi3EyR8SpTSGrOMCsWw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Staying Strong as We Age</a>,<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ElNfNcs5JNgFEKA9TCW1d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Diabetes</a>,<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5qNro1QNdnjz8BIUq8DA44?si=Wx4vacCtTzWFsCmYsJqQrg&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=cc716db299654817\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Weight Loss That Lasts</a> and<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/72UY4cxujSxcOcRiPflsyi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Gut Health</a>! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series,<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40l1EDvXS55Ar1YdN0dolA?si=nw7KfroLQq2LUqlkYydlkA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Stronger Bones at Every Age</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Have a question for Nutrition Diva? Email: <a href=\"mailto:nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com</a></p><p>Find Monica at <a href=\"http://wellnessworkshere.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">wellnessworkshere.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Discover more from Nutrition Diva:</p><p><a href=\"https://facebook.com/qdtnutrition\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicareinagel/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletter/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Newsletter</a></p><p>Transcripts available at<a href=\"https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/transcripts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> QuickandDirtyTips.com</a>.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel"}