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Introduced in 1992 by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the food pyramid quickly set the standard for what a healthy American diet should look like. For millennials in particular, the food pyramid was a ubiquitous part of their culture and education as they grew up. While many may have forgotten all of the state capitals or how to do long division, the food pyramid visualization stuck around, continuing to inform the food choices they made as adults.<\/p>\n
For something that was around for a relatively short amount of time (19 years\u2014the food pyramid shifted to the food \u201cplate,\u201d or MyPlate, in 2011), it had a tremendous effect on how Americans ate\u2014and continue to eat today. It solidified food habits that are, for many, still ingrained into their psyches as the \u201ccorrect\u201d way to eat.<\/p>\n
While the food pyramid was designed to be simple and easy to remember, the guidelines it provided prioritized food companies\u2019 interests\u2014i.e., high-carb, low-fat foods\u2014over humans\u2019 actual nutritional needs. Over time, food companies got richer, while society\u2019s health declined.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Some of the health challenges people face today reveal some troubling trends about metabolic health:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Factors like physical activity, genetics, where you live, etc. can all affect how healthy we are, but the sharp rise in metabolic health conditions over the last few decades paint a clear picture.<\/p>\n
The food we eat is making us sicker.<\/p>\n
Despite the evidence against it, society has had a hard time letting the food pyramid go. Over the years, many have attempted to come up with a new food pyramid with better guidelines.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eventually, the food pyramid gave way to a different visual: a plate of food. Instead of categorizing each food group into hierarchies, the focus is now on filling a plate with the right proportion of food groups that will ensure you\u2019re meeting your daily dietary needs in each meal.<\/p>\n
The new \u201cfood pyramid,\u201d aka, MyPlate, launched in 2011, and was also designed to be simple and easy to use, with better guidelines backed by science. The basic MyPlate guidelines<\/a> are as follows:<\/p>\n These guidelines leave a lot of room for creativity and customization, allowing you to make any adjustments you need for food sensitivities\/allergies and taste preferences.<\/p>\n Nutritionists make the following recommendations in addition to the MyPlate guidelines:<\/p>\n This approach to nutrition sets individuals up for a healthier lifestyle with better health outcomes. Unfortunately, ultra-processed foods and convenient-but-unhealthy food options are just as prevalent as ever<\/a>, which can make it hard to follow the MyPlate guidelines as often as we should. But with the desire to eat a healthier diet and the guidelines to help you do it, you only need one more thing to help you succeed: high-quality support.<\/p>\n We all have those days where we choose the easy (and usually less healthy) option because we simply need calories to get us from one day to the next. With a little help, we can get the nutritional support we need\u2014superhuman willpower not required\u2014and actually reach our health goals.<\/p>\n\n
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