Welcome to Season 4 of the Essence of Health Tea Time podcast!

There has been major news in the nutrition world that affects every single one of us. In January 2026, the U.S. government announced brand new dietary guidelines, representing a major shift from what we’ve been told for decades. The centerpiece of these new guidelines is a brand new food pyramid that is literally turned upside down compared to the original 1990s version.

On today's episode of the Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast, Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers continues Season 4’s new format by reviewing this headline-making topic. She will be discussing an article from NPR titled "RFK Jr.’s new dietary guidelines go all in on meat and dairy" and spilling “The Tea on YOUR Metabolism and The Food Pyramid Flip.” Listen as she analyzes the new recommendations th ...