17: What the New 2026 Dietary Guidelines Mean for Weight Loss and Health

Did you see the new upside-down food pyramid and think, “Wait… what?”

Are you wondering what these new guidelines actually mean for weight loss, health, and your daily meals as a busy mom?

Are you fustrated by the mixed messages around carbs, protein, & fats?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the new 2026–2030 Dietary Guidelines—what I think about them and what they really mean for weight loss and general health.

You’ll learn what I like, what I don’t like, and how to interpret them through the lens of sustainable weight loss. 

🎧Tune in for a mix of blunt commentary, practical advice, and a big reminder that what you do most of the time matters more than what you do every once in a while.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why the old food pyramid got scrapped—and what replaced it
• What stood out to me right away
• Why carbs aren’t the enemy—and how to include them in your diet and still lose weight
• The truth about blood sugar, metabolism, and how to build balanced meals
• The pros and cons of full-fat vs. non-fat dairy for weight loss
• What the Blue Zones can teach us about living longer and eating better
• How to use MyPlate—even if the USDA is over it

Resources + Links Mentioned:

The next round of The Sustainable Weight Loss method kicks off the first week of February. This is our 3-month program designed to help you lose fat, build muscle, and create healthy eating habits that last for life so the weight stays off long-term too.

If you’re looking for a simple + sustainable approach to weight loss with built-in accountability, DM me “method” on Instagram to learn more: https://www.instagram.com/weight.loss.dietitian 

Relevant links:

• Watch my 5-minute breakdown of the Dietary Guidelines on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTQvG7aAexd/
• Learn more about the 2026–2030 Dietary Guidelines: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov