ReAlign

By Sandra Duarte, The Holistic Health Engineer

ReAlign is a podcast by Sandra Duarte focused on alignment across physical, mental, and emotional health. The podcast spans a wide range of topics including health science, evidence-based research, daily routines, nutrition, environmental toxins, and modern medicine. ReAlign exists to make reliable health information more accessible and easier to understand. Through grounded, research-informed perspectives, the podcast focuses on how the body is designed to function, heal, and maintain long-term health — offering clarity and practical insight in an increasingly complex health landscape. theholistichealthengineer.substack.com

Episodes

  1. The Updated Food Pyramid: What RFK Jr. Got Right and What’s Still Missing

    JAN 22

    The Updated Food Pyramid: What RFK Jr. Got Right and What’s Still Missing

    In this episode of ReAlign, I take a deep, analytical look at the newly updated food pyramid supported by RFK Jr. — what it finally gets right, what science it now acknowledges, and the major areas where it still falls short. Here’s what I break down: • The major shifts in the pyramid (protein, fats, dairy, vegetables, glycemic index) • Why vegetables now rank higher than fruit — and why that matters metabolically • Why whole grains were moved downward • Why high-glycemic foods (including bananas, grapes, and potatoes) need moderation • The overlooked problem with legumes and phytic acid • Where the pyramid is still misleading • The missing pieces that need addressing (glycemic impact of starches, gut health considerations) • How this update could influence food manufacturing and regulation • What Americans still need to understand about metabolic health that the pyramid doesn’t explain I also discuss how to actually apply a corrected version of this pyramid to your daily life without restriction, stress, or confusion. If you want clarity, grounded science, and an honest breakdown of a major nutrition shift in our country, this is the episode for you. Subscribe to ReAlign for evidence-based conversations about holistic health, nutrition, and rebuilding metabolic resilience. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theholistichealthengineer.substack.com

    9 min

About

ReAlign is a podcast by Sandra Duarte focused on alignment across physical, mental, and emotional health. The podcast spans a wide range of topics including health science, evidence-based research, daily routines, nutrition, environmental toxins, and modern medicine. ReAlign exists to make reliable health information more accessible and easier to understand. Through grounded, research-informed perspectives, the podcast focuses on how the body is designed to function, heal, and maintain long-term health — offering clarity and practical insight in an increasingly complex health landscape. theholistichealthengineer.substack.com