Medical patient advocates step up, and the new food pyramid is explained

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
The Trump administration has unveiled a new food pyramid, which stresses protein, whole foods and "declares war' on added sugar.
The Trump administration has unveiled a new food pyramid, which stresses protein and whole foods and calls for an end to “the war on saturated fat.”

We talk to two patient advocates who help Wisconsin families navigate the complex health care and insurance landscape. Then, Dr. Zorba Paster helps us understand the new food pyramid and other federal health guidelines.

Featured in this Episode

  • How to navigate the health care and insurance system

    The American health care system is complex, frustrating and costly for patients. We talk to two former health care providers – Angie Ingraham and Chris Van Haren – who now work as patient advocates, helping Wisconsin residents navigate doctor visits and billing by insurers.

  • Dr. Zorba Paster weighs in on new food pyramid

    Recent changes to the food pyramid and dietary guidelines urge Americans to consume more protein and healthy fats. We talk to Dr. Zorba Paster about what it all means.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Angie Ingraham Guest
  • Chris Van Haren Guest
  • Zorba Paster Guest
  • Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
  • Joel Patenaude Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director