In this video, I breaks down why low-fat, high-carb advice failed, how it fueled insulin resistance and weight gain, and what to do instead to support muscle, fat loss, and longevity.
You’ll learn how to build your plate around protein, fiber, healthy fats, and metabolic strength so you can stop dieting and start aging powerfully.
Chapters
00:00 The real story behind the food pyramid
02:55 How MyPlate missed the mark
07:08 JJ’s Plate Method explained
11:24 The real foundation of healthy aging
Products & Resources Mentioned
Yolked® – Leucine-rich egg protein to support muscle protein synthesis
SHEatine® Creatine HCl – Supports strength, recovery, brain health, and metabolism
The Virgin Diet – Identifying food intolerances and healing the gut
The Sugar Impact Diet – Reducing cravings and stabilizing blood sugar
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I’m JJ Virgin – a triple-board-certified health expert, fitness hall of famer, and four-time New York Times best-selling author. With over four decades of innovation in wellness, I’m here to help you take control of your health, build lean muscle, and optimize your metabolism – no matter your age.
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Forget everything you think you know about weight loss, aging, and your body. For decades, we’ve been told that getting healthy means getting smaller – that shrinking your weight is the key to looking and feeling better as you age. But that mindset has led millions of women down the wrong path.
The truth is, it’s not about how much you weigh, it’s about what your weight is made of. And the secret to staying lean, strong, and energized at any age isn’t dieting – it’s building and maintaining muscle.
Here’s what you’ll find on this channel:
✅ Fuel with Protein – Learn why protein is the foundation of a lean, powerful body and the secret to reversing metabolic slowdown.
✅ Build Muscle for Longevity – Discover how to train for strength, build lean muscle, and transform your metabolism.
✅ Recover Smarter – Master the art of recovery, from optimizing sleep to reducing inflammation, so you can bounce back stronger.
✅ Body Composition, Not Just Weight Loss – Understand why it’s muscle, not just weight, that drives lasting health and vitality.
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➡️ Ditch the Scale: The Essential Guide to Understanding Your Body Composition & Tracking Real Progress –
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➡️ The Essential Supplement Guide for Women 40+: What to Take to be Stronger for Longer –
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This episode exposes how the food guide pyramid, often mistaken for advice on healthy eating, was actually a product of industry influence. We discuss how promoting carbohydrates and fearing healthy food, particularly fat, led to significant health issues. The video explains why this approach, rooted in the diet heart hypothesis, failed to deliver on its promises for a healthy diet and contributed to today's health challenges. If you're wondering how to achieve fat loss, this re-evaluation of past dietary guidelines is a must-watch.
I’ve known about the food pyramid scam for many years now. Your video is very important for everyone as most people are not aware of this. Thanks for providing specific info on how to choose better. I’m working on body recomposition, so I’m on it!