The new food pyramid—where protein fits on your plate
Medical Xpress
February 27, 2026
Has the U.S. Department of Agriculture flipped everything you thought you knew about nutrition on its head? At first glance, the newly released dietary guidelines featuring a new food pyramid may seem like a protein-first approach to eating well. However, registered dietitians and public health experts say the basics are largely the same as the advice author Michael Pollan shared in his book "Food Rules": "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/27/2026