<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><br><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><br><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><br><p>Have a question for Nutrition Diva? Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p>Find Monica at <a href="http://wellnessworkshere.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wellnessworkshere.com</a></p><br><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><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>