The Food Pyramid

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In the 1980s, a low-sodium diet was seen as the gold standard for healthy behavior. In 2026, salt has been repackaged as “electrolytes” and is now cast as a core component of wellness. How did we get here?Also, an important correction: One pound of butter to one pound of potatoes ...  Show more

Nutrition is a big deal -- across the United States, tons of kids learned the basics of nutrition through a handy infographic called the 'Food Pyramid,' which laid out how much of a given food group the average person should consume. But there's much, much more to the story than ...  Show more

Chad and Ian discuss the myriad of theories about nutrition. But with all that fads and diet trends, what can you trust? The guys take you through getting the most out of the food you input into your body. The Mission also publishes the#1 newsletter for accelerated learning each ...  Show more

Today, Josh and Nicole breakdown the food pyramid, MyPlate, MyPyramid, all the ways we're told to eat a balanced diet – and get down to whether there's any merit, or if it's just a scam. Leave us a voicemail at (833) DOG-POD1 Check out the video version of this podcast: http://yo ...  Show more

A round up of listener questions on processed foods, plant-based meats, and how to make sure you’re getting the right amount of protein, carb, and fats. Related listening:Protein Density: How To Get More Protein for Fewer Calories (Nutrition Diva #483)How to Increase Fiber Withou ...  Show more