Ep. 86 Health Coaches' Live Take On The New Food Pyramid

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast!The internet is arguing about the “new food pyramid,” so we pulled it up for the first time, live, on this episode to share unfiltered thoughts!In this episode, Jess and Jill give a live, coach-brain breakdown of what the updated pyramid actually emphasizes (and what people are conveniently cherry-picking for content). Spoiler: for general health guidelines, it’s far more reasonable than the outrage would suggest.We get into:- Why the visual focus on fruits, vegetables, and protein is a win for most people- The red meat + full-fat dairy discourse & why context matters more than headlines- The saturated fat “confusion” people keep yelling about (and what’s actually practical)- The bigger rock: reducing highly processed foods without turning eating into a moral crisis- Gut-friendly callouts like fermented foods, fiber, and nutrient density- Label literacy: added sugars, ingredient lists, and what’s worth paying attention to- The sections that actually made us happy as moms: pregnancy guidance, kids, and what this could mean for nutrition education in schoolsIf you’ve only seen screenshots and commentary, this episode adds the nuance back in without the politics nonsense or cherry-picked advice.Follow the show for weekly episodes and if you enjoyed this episode, leave a review so more people can find Reality Check!Reviews are everything! We'd love for you to drop us a 5-star rating and anything you want to share if you enjoyed this episode!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Apply for 1:1 coaching-----------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!Jillian: www.instagram.com/jillianrfitJess: www.instagram.com/jesserefitFueled: www.instagram.com/fueledby.balanceReality Check: www.instagram.com/realitycheck_fitpodcast Jillian's TT: www.tiktok.com/@jillianrfit