Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

The New Dietary Guidelines Quietly Admit They Were Wrong (Here’s the Proof)

Jan 13, 2026
The recent overhaul of the US dietary guidelines dramatically inverts the traditional food pyramid, shifting focus from grains to animal-based proteins. Ultra-processed foods, once overlooked, are now recognized as major contributors to chronic diseases. With updated recommendations calling for higher protein intake, the potential metabolic benefits are profound. Implementation challenges loom as institutions may struggle to shift away from processed food supply chains. Meanwhile, critical issues like insulin resistance and harmful hidden sugars remain under-discussed.
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INSIGHT

Food Pyramid Flipped

  • The 2025 Dietary Guidelines flipped the food pyramid away from a grain/carbohydrate base toward real foods.
  • Dr. Eric Berg says this marks a major shift after decades of carbohydrate-centered recommendations.
ANECDOTE

Policy Win Cited

  • Dr. Eric Berg attributes the change to advocacy and data, calling it a 'massive win by RFK Jr.'
  • He links the policy shift to long-term data accumulation and activist pressure.
INSIGHT

Ultra-Processed Foods In The Crosshairs

  • The new guidelines target ultra-processed foods as the primary driver of 90% of chronic disease.
  • Dr. Eric Berg links this shift to accumulated data implicating processed foods in obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver.
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