What 'healthy fats' actually are — and how to choose the right ones for your diet

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The old food pyramid vs. RFK Jr's 'New Pyramid': See how the guidelines have evolved over time

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Under RFK Jr, the food pyramid has flipped upside down and shuffled around.

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The US government says you should be proteinmaxxing. Experts say that can backfire — here's why.

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New U.S. dietary guidelines have beef with the "war on protein."

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No sugar, more fat: RFK Jr's new dietary guidelines include 5 big changes and an upside-down food pyramid

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his new guidelines are about undoing previous advice.

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I eat 30 plants a week for gut-healthy fiber — without meal prepping. 4 time-saving habits help me hit my goal.

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Kim Schewitz grew up as a picky eater, but now aims to eat 30 plant foods a week for her gut health.

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A nutritionist who lowered his cholesterol through diet shared 4 simple tips for eating more fiber

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Rob Hobson adds a bit of fiber to every meal for his gut health and to keep his cholesterol levels at bay.

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I eat this protein-packed bean salad 3 times a week. It's cheap, takes 15 minutes to make, and keeps me full for hours.

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My bean salad takes less than 15 minutes to prepare.

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We got diet advice from over 40 dietitians and nutrition scientists. Here's your 2026 meal plan.

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Sports dietitian Roxana Ehsani, nutrition scientist Kevin Hall, and registered dietitian Kylie Sakaida are a few of the nutrition experts we spoke to this year.

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A nutritionist cut out ultra-processed foods 2 years ago. Here are the habits he kept, and the ones he ditched.

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Rob Hobson focuses on cooking with whole foods most of the time, but doesn't sweat it when he eats the occasional ultra-processed food.

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Treat yourself — a dietitian explains why dessert can help you lose more weight and keep it off

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Make room for pastries and other treats to stick to your diet long-term.

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