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Tailgate88
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11:50a, 1/7/26
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Just announced! Thoughts?



Protein, Dairy, & Healthy Fats
We are ending the war on protein. Every meal must prioritize high-quality, nutrient-dense protein from both animal and plant sources, paired with healthy fats from whole foods such as eggs, seafood, meats, full-fat dairy, nuts, seeds, olives, and avocados.
Protein target: 1.2 - 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight per day.

Vegetables & Fruits
Vegetables and fruits are essential to real food nutrition. Eat a wide variety of whole, colorful, nutrient-dense vegetables and fruits in their original form, prioritizing freshness and minimal processing.
Vegetables: 3 servings per day.
Fruits: 2 servings per day.

Whole Grains
Whole grains are encouraged. Refined carbohydrates are not. Prioritize fiber-rich whole grains and significantly reduce the consumption of highly processed, refined carbohydrates that displace real nourishment.
Target: 2 - 4 servings per day.

https://realfood.gov/
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12:25p, 1/7/26
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I think it's a miracle that a government agency is actually putting the TRUTH out there for once in an attempt to better educate and empower the people. I'm here for it.
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1:02p, 1/7/26
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Wow, that's...refreshing? I'm biased because it's very similar to how I already eat - lots of fresh produce, protein at every meal. I feel great eating like this!
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AggieOO
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1:13p, 1/7/26
that's not a pyramid, its a funnel!
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1:15p, 1/7/26
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Good message but derived under Trump and RFK so it will be ignored and labelled as racist.
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In reply to Tailgate88 • 1:26p, 1/7/26
But where are the bugs? I've been told cricket paste is the future!
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6:44p, 1/7/26
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I ain't mad about it.

It raises the floor for protein intake- which is the biggest thing that has been needed in recommendations for the longest time

And it still emphasizes fruits and vegetables, which are still very very helpful for an overall balanced diet
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7:20p, 1/7/26
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I eat fairly close to the new pyramid.

But… let's be real here: nobody got obese by adhering to the food pyramid and this new food pyramid isn't curbing anybody's habits.

High calorie and high fat food weren't created because of the food pyramid. Restaurants don't serve up what they do because the government said so. It's all out there because that's what the people want.

The harsh reality is the obesity epidemic is a cultural problem WAY bigger than government guidance nobody adheres to. If this were a serious push to curb disease, there'd be a massive push to curb the food lobby and a lot of tightened regulation on the food supply. And the unintended consequence of that would probably be higher grocery bills and food costs. Which in itself might force the issue in that people maybe wouldn't be able to afford going out to eat as much.
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7:15a, 1/8/26
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This makes me happy.
“There is no red.
There is no blue.
There is the state.
And there is you.”

“As government expands, Liberty contracts” - R. Reagan
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In reply to ATM9000 • 8:05a, 1/8/26
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ATM9000 said:
I eat fairly close to the new pyramid.

But… let's be real here: nobody got obese by adhering to the food pyramid and this new food pyramid isn't curbing anybody's habits.

High calorie and high fat food weren't created because of the food pyramid. Restaurants don't serve up what they do because the government said so. It's all out there because that's what the people want.

The harsh reality is the obesity epidemic is a cultural problem WAY bigger than government guidance nobody adheres to. If this were a serious push to curb disease, there'd be a massive push to curb the food lobby and a lot of tightened regulation on the food supply. And the unintended consequence of that would probably be higher grocery bills and food costs. Which in itself might force the issue in that people maybe wouldn't be able to afford going out to eat as much.

Yep
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In reply to ATM9000 • 9:52a, 1/8/26
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ATM9000 said:
I eat fairly close to the new pyramid.

But… let's be real here: nobody got obese by adhering to the food pyramid and this new food pyramid isn't curbing anybody's habits.

High calorie and high fat food weren't created because of the food pyramid. Restaurants don't serve up what they do because the government said so. It's all out there because that's what the people want.

The harsh reality is the obesity epidemic is a cultural problem WAY bigger than government guidance nobody adheres to. If this were a serious push to curb disease, there'd be a massive push to curb the food lobby and a lot of tightened regulation on the food supply. And the unintended consequence of that would probably be higher grocery bills and food costs. Which in itself might force the issue in that people maybe wouldn't be able to afford going out to eat as much.

I agree and I blue starred your post. But it's a start, and it certainly can't hurt to have a food pyramid designed by people who care about health rather than one designed by the Big Food lobby to sell more product.
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9:59a, 1/8/26
I think arby's is still on there some place
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In reply to Tailgate88 • 10:53a, 1/8/26
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Tailgate88 said:
ATM9000 said:
I eat fairly close to the new pyramid.

But… let's be real here: nobody got obese by adhering to the food pyramid and this new food pyramid isn't curbing anybody's habits.

High calorie and high fat food weren't created because of the food pyramid. Restaurants don't serve up what they do because the government said so. It's all out there because that's what the people want.

The harsh reality is the obesity epidemic is a cultural problem WAY bigger than government guidance nobody adheres to. If this were a serious push to curb disease, there'd be a massive push to curb the food lobby and a lot of tightened regulation on the food supply. And the unintended consequence of that would probably be higher grocery bills and food costs. Which in itself might force the issue in that people maybe wouldn't be able to afford going out to eat as much.

I agree and I blue starred your post. But it's a start, and it certainly can't hurt to have a food pyramid designed by people who care about health rather than one designed by the Big Food lobby to sell more product.


Make no mistake about it… as much as I believe in a protein first diet… there is absolutely no way this new food pyramid wasn't influenced by big Food lobbyists. And you are kidding yourself if you think the big animal based product push is some organic grassroots things started by influencers who just care about your health.
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12:48p, 1/9/26
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At least ot acknowledges reality in a modern context. I am sure some lobbyists tried to have a big of sway but this is a Kennedy and an Aggie sort of combined on this and not likely to allow undue industry influence to manipulate what they understand to be valid policy. As it turns out, many primates are very omnivorous and meat protein sources are beneficial to nutrition
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In reply to ATM9000 • 2:50p, 1/9/26
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ATM9000 said:
Tailgate88 said:
ATM9000 said:
I eat fairly close to the new pyramid.

But… let's be real here: nobody got obese by adhering to the food pyramid and this new food pyramid isn't curbing anybody's habits.

High calorie and high fat food weren't created because of the food pyramid. Restaurants don't serve up what they do because the government said so. It's all out there because that's what the people want.

The harsh reality is the obesity epidemic is a cultural problem WAY bigger than government guidance nobody adheres to. If this were a serious push to curb disease, there'd be a massive push to curb the food lobby and a lot of tightened regulation on the food supply. And the unintended consequence of that would probably be higher grocery bills and food costs. Which in itself might force the issue in that people maybe wouldn't be able to afford going out to eat as much.

I agree and I blue starred your post. But it's a start, and it certainly can't hurt to have a food pyramid designed by people who care about health rather than one designed by the Big Food lobby to sell more product.


Make no mistake about it… as much as I believe in a protein first diet… there is absolutely no way this new food pyramid wasn't influenced by big Food lobbyists. And you are kidding yourself if you think the big animal based product push is some organic grassroots things started by influencers who just care about your health.

Big beef and big dairy all over this.
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In reply to The Pilot • 3:17p, 1/9/26
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The Pilot said:
ATM9000 said:
Tailgate88 said:
ATM9000 said:
I eat fairly close to the new pyramid.

But… let's be real here: nobody got obese by adhering to the food pyramid and this new food pyramid isn't curbing anybody's habits.

High calorie and high fat food weren't created because of the food pyramid. Restaurants don't serve up what they do because the government said so. It's all out there because that's what the people want.

The harsh reality is the obesity epidemic is a cultural problem WAY bigger than government guidance nobody adheres to. If this were a serious push to curb disease, there'd be a massive push to curb the food lobby and a lot of tightened regulation on the food supply. And the unintended consequence of that would probably be higher grocery bills and food costs. Which in itself might force the issue in that people maybe wouldn't be able to afford going out to eat as much.

I agree and I blue starred your post. But it's a start, and it certainly can't hurt to have a food pyramid designed by people who care about health rather than one designed by the Big Food lobby to sell more product.


Make no mistake about it… as much as I believe in a protein first diet… there is absolutely no way this new food pyramid wasn't influenced by big Food lobbyists. And you are kidding yourself if you think the big animal based product push is some organic grassroots things started by influencers who just care about your health.

Big beef and big dairy all over this.


Better than big sugar and big soda…
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In reply to Tailgate88 • 6:18p, 1/9/26
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Tailgate88 said:
The Pilot said:
ATM9000 said:
Tailgate88 said:
ATM9000 said:
I eat fairly close to the new pyramid.

But… let's be real here: nobody got obese by adhering to the food pyramid and this new food pyramid isn't curbing anybody's habits.

High calorie and high fat food weren't created because of the food pyramid. Restaurants don't serve up what they do because the government said so. It's all out there because that's what the people want.

The harsh reality is the obesity epidemic is a cultural problem WAY bigger than government guidance nobody adheres to. If this were a serious push to curb disease, there'd be a massive push to curb the food lobby and a lot of tightened regulation on the food supply. And the unintended consequence of that would probably be higher grocery bills and food costs. Which in itself might force the issue in that people maybe wouldn't be able to afford going out to eat as much.

I agree and I blue starred your post. But it's a start, and it certainly can't hurt to have a food pyramid designed by people who care about health rather than one designed by the Big Food lobby to sell more product.


Make no mistake about it… as much as I believe in a protein first diet… there is absolutely no way this new food pyramid wasn't influenced by big Food lobbyists. And you are kidding yourself if you think the big animal based product push is some organic grassroots things started by influencers who just care about your health.

Big beef and big dairy all over this.


Better than big sugar and big soda…

For sure… but I guess this is where I get confused: I don't think there's much evidence of big sugar or big soda on the old pyramid or my plate.

end of the day, none of this matters if people insist on eating 2 pyramids or 2 myplate.gov plates instead of 1.
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