I knew I wasn’t imagining it. Years ago, the topic of the Seven Basic Food Groups came up in conversation, and I was met with puzzled looks—like I had completely made it up. Someone even said, “That ...

World War II-era "Basic 7" food guideline gets updated for the first time The new dietary guidelines highlights the difference between ultra-processed food vs "real food". It defines the latter as ...

The food pyramid is turning 10 years old this summer and it's about to undergo its first major performance review. Launched in August 1992 as a simple tool to teach basic nutrition, the pyramid has ...