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What Dietary Guidelines Look Like: The World vs The U.S.

• Amy Lang • Season 2 • Episode 28

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Picture two plates. One has leafy greens, colorful vegetables, berries, salmon, whole grains, olive oil, and water. The other has a big steak, butter, and whole milk.

Both reflect official government dietary recommendations. But here's the twist: one plate represents what Canada, Sweden, Germany, China, the Netherlands, and India all basically agree on. The other comes from just one country—a country that looked at the same nutrition science and went in a completely different direction.

Which country? And why?

In Part 3 of our Dietary Guidelines series, Amy takes you on a global tour to uncover why the new U.S. food pyramid is a stark outlier from international consensus. She reveals what happened to the 400-page scientific report from 20 independent researchers—and why industry groups are celebrating while scientists are raising concerns.

You'll discover:

  • Why the food pyramid was retired 15 years ago—and why it's suddenly back
  • What Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, and other European countries actually recommend
  • Why China and India's guidelines look nothing like the new U.S. pyramid
  • How Canada created a science-based guide that aligns with the MIND diet for brain health
  • The specific foods that can reduce Alzheimer's risk by up to 53%

Plus, Amy shares her free printable MIND Diet wallet card and gives you three actionable steps to put this episode into practice.

If you've been confused by the new dietary guidelines, this episode will give you clarity—and a clear path forward for your brain health.

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