EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 26 MIN
The Food Pyramid Was a Lie (And We’re Finally Admitting It)
from Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler · host Dr. Brian Schmutzler
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Going Under, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh unpack how the old grain-heavy pyramid collided with modern food engineering to fuel obesity and diabetes, then lay out a practical path centered on protein, natural fats, and fewer ultra-processed foods. We weigh policy shifts, GLP-1s, and the need to teach kids real-food habits early.Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbrianschmutzlerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianschmutzlerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbrianschmutzler?lang=enProvider or Medical Student?? Subscribe to his Patreon Page to get exclusive content and access to Medical Blocks:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89356957&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkThanks to our show sponsor: Butterfly Networkhttps://store.butterflynetwork.com/us/en/?rsCode=BRIAN25You can get $750 off the latest IQ3. Check it out at ButterflyNetwork.comSupport the show
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Going Under, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh unpack how the old grain-heavy pyramid collided with modern food engineering to fuel obesity and diabetes, then lay out a practical path centered on protein, natural fats, and fewer ultra-processed foods. We weigh policy shifts, GLP-1s, and the need to teach kids real-food habits early. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at...
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