66 Joel Fuhrman. M.D.Since early childhood we have been bombarded with incorrect
nutritional dietary advice, and unfortunately the scandal continues
today. Even after decades of scientific research refuting its recom-
mendations, the latest USDA recommendation — the Food Guide
Pyramid — is only a slight improvement; it still reinforces the dietary
errors that people have become accustomed to making.
The food pyramid includes a level of animal food consumption
(four to six servings daily) that causes the diseases that kill us: heartattacks and cancer. It suggests we should consume a huge quantity of
low-nutrient-content foods such as refined cereals, white bread, and
pasta.
Foods are grouped in ways that don't make sense anymore. Meat,
beans, and nuts are all in the same food group because they are con-
sidered protein-rich foods. However, while nuts and beans have
been shown to reduce cholesterol levels and heart-disease risk, meat
is linked to increased risk. The pyramid offers little help for those
really wanting to reduce their health risks.A Food Pyramid that Will Turn You into a Mummy
USDA FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID