Nutritionist Exposes the Flaws in the New Health Pyramid

The gist

1. The new pyramid tells people to keep saturated fat under 10% of calories while featuring red meat and full-fat dairy, making both goals impossible to follow at once.
2. Hill says 95% of Americans fall short on fiber, yet the guidelines focus on protein even though most people already hit the optimal 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram.
3. Plant and animal proteins produce similar muscle-building results with resistance training, so the heavy emphasis on animal sources lacks a clear scientific basis.
4. Shifting the average plant-to-animal protein ratio from 25:75 to 50:50 could improve heart health and diabetes risk without hurting muscle maintenance.