The United States' new dietary guidelines, unveiled on Wednesday, now include a redesigned food pyramid that places a higher emphasis on more protein and dairy, advises less sugar and provides new guidance on alcohol. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar stops by TODAY to share insight into the policies and breaks down what the changes mean for you and your family.

January 11, 2026 What to Know About the Newly Released Dietary Guidelines The United States' new dietary guidelines, unveiled on Wednesday, now include a redesigned food pyramid that places a higher emphasis on more protein and dairy, advises less sugar and provides new guidance on alcohol. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar stops by TODAY to share insight into the policies and breaks down what the changes mean for you and your family. READ MORE RECIPE OF THE DAY All You Need Is a Sheet Pan for These Surf-and-Turf Tacos ♡ SAVE RECIPE FOOD NEWS Crumbl Reveals Menu Changes, Halving Number of Weekly Rotating Cookies Crumbl announced a new cookie rotation for 2026 that halves the weekly rotating flavors. There will be six classic flavors available, with four weekly rotating flavors. Yeti vs. Hydro Flask: Which Brand Is Best for You? I Tried Their Water Bottles and Travel Mugs We tested Hydro Flask and Yeti in terms of insulation, portability and durability to see which is best. Psst! Le Creuset Dropped a Winter Sale with Deals up to 45% Off We found hundreds of deals on cookware, kitchen essentials, cast iron favorites and more at Le Creuset winter sale. TODAY FAVORITE RECIPES In This Caesar Salad, Chicken Parm Bites Serve the Role of Croutons The "croutons" are chicken Parm bites, and the dressing nods to classic Italian technique while keeping things bright and olive-oil forward. SAVE RECIPE Martha Stewart's Lemon Pasta Will Brighten up a Cold Winter Night Freshly grated lemon zest and just-squeezed juice from fragrant lemons — Meyer lemons are excellent — are essential, as is freshly grated Parmigiano. SAVE RECIPE Martha Stewart Makes a Stunning Salad of Bright Citrus Segments Juicy citrus segments and crunchy pomegranate seeds make this sunny salad a standout. SAVE RECIPE Elizabeth Taylor's Favorite Stew Was Her Private Chef's Mother's Recipe Elizabeth Taylor's favorite stew was made by her longtime private chef Neil Zevnik. It was his mother Rosalie's recipe. SAVE RECIPE Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2026 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 View in Browser | Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy