Food Pyramid : Six to Eleven Servings of What Now?
From Nacho Fitness Coach by Caleigh and Sara
May 27, 2026 · 32 min · Season 8 · Episode 11
About this episode
The episode discusses the significant changes in the food pyramid released by the government in January 2026 and its implications on public health and nutrition.
In January 2026, the government released a new food pyramid — and it flipped everything we grew up with upside down. Protein and healthy fats are now at the top. Whole grains got demoted to the bottom. Ultra-processed food got explicitly called out on an official government website for the first time. We went through the whole thing live at realfood.gov , including the part where the site opens with “America is sick” in big red letters before the pyramid even appears. Sara breaks down why this goes beyond personal food choices — schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and government assistance programs all operate off these guidelines. A lot of people don’t get to choose what they eat. That’s why the pyramid changing is actually a big deal. Plus sourdough, SCOBY, and a Sara Lee bread investigation that goes exactly where you’d expect. Connect with us on social media! Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | Website This podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice…
People in this episode
Hosts: Sara, Caleigh
Topics covered
- food pyramid
- nutrition guidelines
- health policy
- dietary changes
- government recommendations
Keywords
- food pyramid
- nutrition
- government guidelines
- health
- diet
- sourdough
- ultra-processed food
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: realfood.gov
Places: America
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