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The Entire Food Pyramid Was WRONG (and RFK Jr Fixed It!) artwork

The Entire Food Pyramid Was WRONG (and RFK Jr Fixed It!)

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

October 8, 2026

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down why the food pyramid most of us learned in school was wrong, and how the newly released pyramid reverses more than 50 years of mainstream nutrition advice by dropping the grain-based foundation and the low-fat obsession.

Speakers David Jockers

TopicsNutritionHealth & FitnessAlternative Health

David Jockers (0:00)

Research has linked them with obesity, cancer and heart disease. They create inflammation within hours, like almost immediately after you consume them. Inflammation stays in the body for years. They have a half life of like 566 days, meaning that it takes almost two years to get them out of the body once they incorporate themselves into your cell membranes. And the whole time they're in the cell membranes, they're driving up oxidative stress and inflammation. Well, welcome back to the podcast. Today's episode is all about how the food pyramid we learned growing up in school was wrong and how RFK flipped it upside down. And it's something I've been teaching for over 20 years. But most people in our society have been misled about what should be the foundation of our diet. I'm gonna break it all down in this episode. You guys are gonna get a lot out of this. And this is a great episode to share with somebody that you know and that you care about. And of course, if you're getting value from this podcast, take a moment, leave us a five-star review because those reviews help us reach more people and impact more lives. And if you're enjoying this content, you may also enjoy some of the great content we have at drjockers.com, the best articles and infographics on every major health topic. So whatever you're looking for, whether it's Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, whether it is different type of cancer, brain cancer, breast cancer, we've got the best articles and infographics on those topics. So whatever you're looking for, you can find at drjockers.com. You can also email us at info at drjockers.com with any major health questions you have or anything that you're looking for, more information about, or if you want health coaching. We've got an amazing health coaching team that works with people one-on-one all over the world. So if you're looking for a health coach to personalize and customize a lifestyle plan to help you reach your health goals, email us at info at drjockers.com and just put in the subject line, health coaching and we'll connect you to one of our amazing health coaches and get you set up on a customized and personalized health plan to help you reach your health goals. So that's info at drjockers.com. Thanks again for being a part of our podcast community. Right before we go into this episode, we're going to have a quick message from one of our sponsors. God bless you guys. Thanks so much for being a part of this community and let's go into this episode and the message from one of our sponsors. If you're trying to clean up your diet or cut back on sugar, then replacing processed sweeteners with a natural sweetener that supports your gut health and immune system is a great step to a healthier wellness routine. One of my favorite go-tos from my family is Manukora Honey. Manukora Honey is rich, creamy and the most delicious honey you've ever had. It's ethically produced by Manukora's master beekeepers in the remote forests of New Zealand. The bees gather nectar from the Manuka tea tree, which is packed with bioactives, including up to three times more antioxidants than clover honey, the most common honey on grocery shelves. These bioactives and antioxidants help support your cells and your gut, where most of your immune system actually lives. When you're dealing with sick children, busy travel schedules and more time indoors, these nutrients become especially helpful. Manuka Honey also naturally contains MgO, a rare antibacterial compound that sets it apart from all other honeys.

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Have you done everything they told you? Eating a low fat diet, eating whole grains, six meals a day, and still gain weight? Well, the new food pyramid just quietly admitted they were wrong.

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