The Evidence Base for Low-Carb Diets in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The Food Pyramid Is Back, And It’s Flipped

The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans mark an important shift in how the federal government approaches nutrition guidance.

Whole foods come first. And for the first time, the guidelines recommend low-carb diets for people with certain chronic diseases.

In this video, our medical director, Dr. Bret Scher, explains what changed, why many Americans may benefit from a low-carb option, and what low-carb eating can look like in real life.

To explore the science behind the low-carb recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, submit your email to download a copy of the policy brief.