Ep 14: The most underrated nutrition pyramid of all time | US government guidelines are upside down

The Zhanay Health Podcast · Feb 19, 2026 · 52m

In this episode, Gabriel discusses the recent updates to the U.S. dietary guidelines and critiques the government nutrition pyramid.

He emphasizes the importance of evidence-based nutrition, the role of behavioral change in health, and introduces Dr. Eric Helms' nutrition pyramid as a more effective framework for achieving health goals.

The conversation also highlights Dr. T. Colin Campbell's research on the impact of diet on chronic diseases and proposes a new longevity health pyramid that prioritizes whole foods and plant-based nutrition.

Here's what we covered:

- Nutrition guidelines often…