The Food Pyramid Is Back… And Everyone’s Losing Their Freaking Minds!

Jan 21, 2026

Recent dietary guidelines have caused a stir, especially with the return of the food pyramid and its call for real food. Protein is crucial for those over 50, yet many under-eat it. Full-fat dairy is back in favor, countering past low-fat myths. The podcast explores why nutrition has turned political, examining media outrage and industry influences. Coach Kevin emphasizes personal responsibility in health, urging listeners to eat real food and adopt simple meal strategies like prioritizing protein and incorporating practical grocery hacks.

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INSIGHT

Eat Real Food Is The Core Message

The new U.S. dietary guidelines boil down to one simple message: eat real food.
Kevin English argues this unifies most sensible nutrition advice despite the media drama.

ADVICE

Prioritize Protein At Every Meal

Eat high-quality protein at every meal and aim higher than old recommendations.
The guidelines suggest about 1.2–1.6 g/kg/day, which Kevin translates later into practical targets.

ADVICE

Prefer Full‑Fat Dairy Without Added Sugar

Choose full‑fat dairy without added sugars instead of highly processed low‑fat products.
Kevin says full‑fat dairy is more filling and avoids the added sugars common in fat‑free options.

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The U.S. just released new dietary guidelines… and somehow protein, full-fat dairy, and eggs turned into a political battleground.

Depending on what headline you read, the new food pyramid is either:

the return of “common sense nutrition”… or a dangerous anti-science disaster.

So what’s the truth?

In today’s episode, Coach Kevin breaks down what actually changed, why the media is melting down, and why the real takeaway has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with one simple message:

Eat real food.

Because whether you lean left, right, or you’re just tired of the noise… the truth is the same:

America is getting sicker, fatter, and more metabolically broken every year — and our modern food supply is a huge part of the problem.

And at the end of the day, no matter what the government says… your health is still your responsibility.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

What the new dietary guidelines actually recommend (without the media spin)
Why the food pyramid is back — and why it has people freaking out
The real reason nutrition has become political (hint: it’s tribal)
Why protein matters MORE after 50 (and why most people under-eat it)
The truth about full-fat dairy (and why “fat-free” foods often backfire)
How to spot fake food instantly (without counting a single calorie)
Coach Kevin’s simple “Eat Real Food” framework you can start today
Why personal responsibility beats perfect policy every time

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