Is the food pyramid making me fat? There’s an ongoing thread of discussion on my favorite weight-loss website about how the standard food pyramid is all wrong. I totally agree: For years I’ve felt that the more I follow its guidelines, the harder it is to lose weight. But my doctor says that’s nonsense—the pyramid is designed to achieve optimal health. Who’s right?
You are! People who use the traditional food pyramid as a dieting guide often fail to lose pounds, or worse, they gain weight. Some reasons: The diagram allows too much room for misinterpretation when it comes to food choices and serving sizes. Plus, it ignores the role of fat-blasting nutrients like those from healthy fats and probiotics. To lose weight, I propose adhering to my Fat-Flushing Food Pyramid.
