In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach Nicole Hagen explains the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

From headlines and social media takes to client confusion and criticism, this episode breaks down what the Dietary Guidelines actually are, what they’re designed to do, and where their strengths and limitations lie. Nicole walks through what has changed, what has stayed the same, and why population-level guidance often feels disconnected from individual outcomes.

Throughout this episode, you’ll learn:

• What’s new and what’s changed in the 2025–2030 guidelines versus previous versions

• Where the guidelines are strongly evidence-based (and where they’re not)

• How to use the guidelines as a reference without letting them override your own data and lived experience

If you’ve been feeling frustrated or confused by the conflicting “hot takes” you’ve seen on social media surrounding the updated Dietary Guidelines and “new and improved” food pyramid, this episode will help you interpret the guidelines critically, remove the pressure to treat them as rules, and decide how (or if) they fit into your own approach to health.

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