Are you confused by the new food pyramid and wondering what it means for your thyroid, gut health, and metabolic health? How do you sort through nutrition headlines without adding your own bias?

In this solo episode, I share a little about how I like to think about new nutrition news — why you can’t just read the headline, why bias (including industry funding and our own preferences) matters, and why the pyramid won’t apply the same way to everyone.

I talk through what I like about the updates, like reducing the old 6–11 servings of grains recommendation and emphasizing a more protein-rich diet, which is especially beneficial for our autoimmune and Hashimoto’s people. Plus, what I question — especially the saturated fat messaging and the heavy emphasis on dairy.

I also explain why vegetables and micronutrients matter so much, where legumes could’ve gotten more attention, how carnivore dieters fit into the conversation, and why I still love the plate method as a practical starting point for visualizing a healthy diet.

The bottom line: put your health detective hat on, watch your symptoms, and use real testing like HTMA, blood work, genetics, and stool testing, to get clear on what your body actually needs. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to health and nutrition, so the new food pyramid should be used simply as another tool to help guide you toward optimal health and nutrition for you.

Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. It is not intended to treat or cure any specific illness and is not to replace the guidance provided by your own medical practitioner. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or currently use prescription medications, you should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplement use with your doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your doctor. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to take appropriate action by seeking medical attention.

In This Episode:

1. [2:23] How to think of nutrition headlines in the news differently and check our biases
2. [4:24] The biggest changes to the food pyramid in 2026
3. [6:46] The positive — more protein
4. [8:56] Our genetics determine how we should eat
5. [10:40] Saturated fat now makes up a larger portion of the food pyramid
6. [12:20] Veggies and micronutrients are finally getting the attention they deserve
7. [15:33] Why legumes deserve more space on the food pyramid
8. [16:30] Dairy is heavily emphasized, but that doesn’t work for everyone
9. [17:32] The Plate Method
10. [18:32] Doing what works for YOU, and testing if needed

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