I knew I wasn’t imagining it. Years ago, the topic of the Seven Basic Food Groups came up in conversation, and I was met with puzzled looks—like I had completely made it up. Someone even said, “That ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary and man on a mission to “Make America Healthy Again,” has made no secret of his plan to change what he claims ...

The Department of Agriculture has released a new set of dietary guidelines, and it includes a food pyramid that looks very different from the one you probably remember. Championing protein and healthy ...

The new 2026 federal food pyramid drew widespread attention for its inverted design and prominent placement of meat and full-fat dairy, though the guidelines still emphasize fruits, vegetables, and ...