🥗 New Dietary Guidelines for 2026: “Eat Real Food,” Says RFK Jr.
Every five years, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) release updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans . But this year’s 2025–2030 edition marks a dramatic shift — one that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls “the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history”. Gone is the familiar MyPlate graphic. In its place: a bold, upside-down food pyramid with the message “Eat Real Food” and a new government portal, realfood.gov , at its base. 🥩 What’s New in the 2025–2030 Guidelines? The new pyramid flips conventional wisdom on its head — literally. Protein, full-fat dairy, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables now dominate the top. Refined grains and ultra-processed foods are pushed to the bottom. 🔑 Key Messages from RFK Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins: “We are ending the war on saturated fats.” — RFK Jr. “Real food that nourishes the body… fuels energy… builds strength.” — USDA “We are realigning ...