Stronger with Don Saladino Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Dr. Layne Norton, and Dr. Donald Layman On Why The New US Food Pyramid Is Good For You
Feb 17, 2026
Dr. Donald Layman, nutrition researcher who helped shape protein-focused guidelines. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, physician championing muscle-centric medicine. Dr. Layne Norton, PhD nutrition coach translating research for strength athletes. They debate the new US dietary guidance, protein prioritization, saturated fat questions, shifts in seed oil and grain intake, research funding and public reactions.
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Protein And Calories Are Primary Levers
- Layne Norton highlights protein and calorie control as the two biggest nutritional levers for health.
- He adds fiber as a third lever that substantially improves outcomes when combined with the first two.
Protein Prioritized With Real Foods
- Gabrielle Lyon celebrates shifting protein from minimum requirement to an optimal target of 1.2–1.6 g/kg.
- She stresses prioritizing real foods and deprioritizing refined grains to protect vulnerable institutions.
Three Goals Behind The New Guidelines
- Donald Layman lists shifting saturated fat dialogue, prioritizing protein, and accepting low-carb diets as central goals.
- He argues the old pyramid drove increased grain intake and higher total calories, worsening public health.
