Stronger Than Your Boyfriend
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Stronger Than Your Boyfriend
The New Food Pyramid
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Barpath Fitness
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Season 1
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Episode 274
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On today’s episode of the podcast, we discuss the NEW food pyramid. The US Department of Food Services and the USDA just released a new food pyramid as a dietary guideline. We give a brief history of the food pyramid as a visual dietary guide, what we appreciate about the updated version, and which recommendations may be unsound, or even potentially harmful, for the general population.
In this Episode, we Discuss:
- What Is the 2026 Food Pyramid?
- Why the Food Pyramid Was Updated Again
- Old Food Pyramid vs New One
- Key Changes That Raised Concerns
- Who Benefits Most From the New Pyramid?
- Scientific Evidence: What Supports It—and What Doesn’t
- How the 2026 Pyramid Affects Everyday Eating Habits
- What a Healthier Food Guide Could Look Like from a Nutritionist
- Should We Trust the 2026 Food Pyramid
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