The JumpstartMD Food Pyramid

While it might sound surprising, the dietary recommendations illustrated by the traditional USDA food pyramid—which has grains as its foundation—have never been backed up by scientific evidence. Instead, they likely have caused the very rise in obesity and disease that they were meant to prevent.

Use this JumpstartMD Food Pyramid as a visual reminder of what a healthy diet actually looks like.

Calories come from three sources, which are known as macro-nutrients: protein, fat and carbohydrate. Contrary to what most of us have been taught, calories are not interchangeable. Our bodies react differently to each type, in ways that affect both our body weight and overall health.