22/01/2026
A long-awaited turning point — and a cautious hope.
This week, I read something I never thought I would read in an official nutrition policy document. The newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025–2030) represent a 180° shift in philosophy.
“These Guidelines mark the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in U.S. history. The message is simple: eat real food.”
This is not yet “ketogenic nutrition” — but it is only a small step away.
Whole food.
Protein back at the center of the plate.
Healthy fats are rehabilitated.
A clear call to reduce ultra-processed foods and refined carbohydrates.
And, crucially, an explicit acknowledgment that lower-carbohydrate diets may improve outcomes in certain chronic diseases.
This shift brings hope — but also a note of caution.
These guidelines are associated with the current U.S. political administration, and I sincerely hope that this nutrition reset will not be dismissed or discarded because of political polarization.
Food, health, and chronic disease prevention should not be casualties of ideology!
A food pyramid centered on real food, nutrient density, and metabolic health deserves to stand on its OWN MERITS.
The changes receive mixed reviews from experts, in particular over concerns some could lead to people eating more saturated fats.
