What Science Says About The New Food Pyramid

The US Government just changed the dietary guidelines - and with that, the official recommendations for how the average person should be eating. And there are some biiig controversies...so let's break down what exactly changed, if science supports those changes, and what (if anything) that means for *you*. Let's stay connected: https://instagram.com/hnnhmalu 🍿 WATCH NEXT ▸ Healthy Eating Explained (in 13 Minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACmDxS1blnA&pp=2AYS ▸ Why you're bloated (and how not to be) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuIObw3O71k&list=PLOMnbB1Hi8Svqnly6jVNrk1sJ2zZxKOZq&index=4&pp=gAQBiAQB2AYc ▸ How To Create Your Perfect Workout Routine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU28wlfLRvo&list=PLOMnbB1Hi8Svqnly6jVNrk1sJ2zZxKOZq&index=11&pp=gAQBiAQB2AYp 💪 HEALTH PRODUCTS I LOVE My smart ring: http://ultrahuman.com/hnnhml (for 10% off) Vegan Protein Powder (Europe only): http://bit.ly/4ogUasP (for 10% off) 📚 BOOKS I RECOMMEND ▸ https://amzn.to/425N1ly 🔧 APPS I RECOMMEND Shortform - To get the best non-fiction books (and more) summarized: http://shortform.com/malu 📃 SOURCES (excerpt) Ardisson Korat AV, Duscova E, Shea MK, et al. Dietary Carbohydrate Intake, Carbohydrate Quality, and Healthy Aging in Women. *JAMA Netw Open*. 2025;8(5):e2511056. Published 2025 May 1. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.11056 Astrup A, Magkos F, Bier DM, et al. Saturated Fats and Health: A Reassessment and Proposal for Food-Based Recommendations: JACC State-of-the-Art Review. *J Am Coll Cardiol*. 2020;76(7):844-857. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2020.05.077 Bisschop PH, Sauerwein HP, Endert E, Romijn JA. Isocaloric carbohydrate deprivation induces protein catabolism despite a low T3-syndrome in healthy men. *Clin Endocrinol (Oxf)*. 2001;54(1):75-80. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2265.2001.01158. Mendes V, Niforou A, Kasdagli MI, Ververis E, Naska A. Intake of legumes and cardiovascular disease: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis. *Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis*. 2023;33(1):22-37. doi:10.1016/j.numecd.2022.10.006 Muth, A-K & Park, S, Q. (2021). The impact of dietary macronutrient intake on cognitive function and the brain. *Clinical Nutrition:* 40(6), pp 3999-4010. Sacks FM, Lichtenstein AH, Wu JHY, et al. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association. *Circulation*. 2017;136(3):e1-e23. doi:10.1161/CIR.0000000000000510 Soltani H, Keim NL, Laugero KD. Increasing Dietary Carbohydrate as Part of a Healthy Whole Food Diet Intervention Dampens Eight Week Changes in Salivary Cortisol and Cortisol Responsiveness. *Nutrients*. 2019;11(11):2563. Published 2019 Oct 24. doi:10.3390/nu11112563 Vranjić P, Vuković M, Blažetić S, Viljetić B. Ketogenic Diet and Thyroid Function: A Delicate Metabolic Balancing Act. *Curr Issues Mol Biol*. 2025;47(9):696. Published 2025 Aug 28. doi:10.3390/cimb47090696 Wohlgemuth KJ, Arieta LR, Brewer GJ, Hoselton AL, Gould LM, Smith-Ryan AE. Sex differences and considerations for female specific nutritional strategies: a narrative review. *J Int Soc Sports Nutr*. 2021;18(1):27. Published 2021 Apr 1. doi:10.1186/s12970-021-00422-8 Zargarzadeh N, Mousavi SM, Santos HO, et al. Legume Consumption and Risk of All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies. *Adv Nutr*. 2023;14(1):64-76. doi:10.1016/j.advnut.2022.10.009 00:00 Intro 00:26 What changed 02:49 Low-carb... 04:16 The biggest controversy 06:18 This is missing 07:06 What this means for you Business inquiries: hello@hannahmalu.com DISCLAIMER: Some of the links in this description box are affiliate links, which means I may get a small commission if you make a purchase via that link with NO extra cost to you. The content I share on this channel is based on my own experience and knowledge. When I talk about health related topics, I'm not giving medical advice but do so for educational purposes. If you want to try out health related tips I share, please consult with a health professional in person before doing so.