The New Food Pyramid vs. The Old MyPlate

The New Food Pyramid vs. The Old MyPlate

Author: Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt January 20, 2026 Duration: 49:04

In this episode, we do a side-by-side comparison of the new food pyramid vs the old MyPlate and discuss each of their pros and cons.


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-J & M


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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Another week, still sick...

(04:21) — Mike's big nutrition goal for 2026

(09:59) — Jordan's plans for the year

(15:23) — Where our morals *actually* come from (& why we're so divided)

(21:16) — Mike's journey through the Bible continues

(24:06) — Breaking down the NEW Food Pyramid - the good, the bad, how it compares to MyPlate, and more

(48:26) — Wrap-up


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