The DGAs introduced a redesigned food pyramid reflecting its latest recommendations. Unlike the familiar pyramid many of

The federal government has released new dietary guidelines, introducing an emphasis on consuming meat and dairy and avoiding highly processed foods.

The new dietary guidelines call for prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Foods to avoid or limit are highly processed foods, refined carbohydrates and added sugars. The "food pyramid" has literally been turned upside down.

Sweeping changes prioritize protein and fats over processed carbs, challenging decades of dietary dogma and setting the stage for a major public health debate.

The Trump administration announced Wednesday it created new dietary guidelines and created a new food pyramid.

PHOENIX, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrew Weil, M.D., world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine, and Diana Weil, MS, CNS, LDN, today unveiled a modern redesign of Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid - its first major update in 20 years, commemorating two decades since the pyramid's original release.

The guidance also distinguishes between whole grains and refined carbohydrates, and urges Americans to “prioritize fiber-rich whole grains and significantly reduce the consumption of highly processed, refined carbohydrates that displace real nourishment” with up to 4 servings of whole grains daily.

The latest recommendations suggest eating protein at every meal, highlight full-fat dairy, and advise limiting highly processed foods and added sugar. Here’s what to know.

The new pyramid is the picture of the Make America Healthy Again movement, prioritizing whole foods, proteins and fats.