High-protein, full-fat dairy endorsed as new US dietary guidelines overturn decades of advice

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I don't know if you'll be able to read this but the changes after quite significant

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/he...e/news-story/ebf492c55d2230cebaf6d7cb6ada260d

I'll see if I can find a BBC version of it.

Here's one New US dietary guidelines call for more protein, less processed food

 

[badjak]

I'm not sure how serious I should take this Kennedy....
Anyway, I don't care too much about diet guidance. One day you need to eat this and not that. The next day: eat that, not this
I believe in a varied diet, a bit of everything

 

[Windigo]

I'm not sure how serious I should take this Kennedy....
Anyway, I don't care too much about diet guidance. One day you need to eat this and not that. The next day: eat that, not this
I believe in a varied diet, a bit of everything

They're just ignoring decades of scientific research. Yes, a lower carb diet can be beneficial if you're diabetic for instance, but it's not necessary for the entire population.

 

[Morning Glory]

Here is the new food pyramid being promoted by Trump:

A few quotes:

"Protein and healthy fats are essential and were wrongly discouraged in prior dietary guidelines," Kennedy said. "We are ending the war on saturated fats."

As an introduction to the new guidelines, Kennedy and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins called for a "dramatic reduction" in the consumption of "highly processed foods laden with refined carbohydrates, added sugars, excess sodium, unhealthy fats, and chemical additives."

"I'm very disappointed in the new pyramid that features red meat and saturated fat sources at the very top, as if that's something to prioritize. It does go against decades and decades of evidence and research," says Christopher Gardner, a nutrition expert at Stanford University. He was a member of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which reviewed all the nutrition evidence. He's in favor of increasing plant-based sources of protein, such as beans, rather than emphasizing animal protein.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/01/07/nx-s1-5667021/dietary-guidelines-rfk-jr-nutrition

 

[Windigo]

If you tally the amount of times the word 'real' comes up on that website and especially when you download the materials, you're in for a lesson on how to make something seem legit when it actually isn't.

 

[SoCalZone10]

I kind of agree to this new recommendation, carbs should be at the lowest level. For years they had it at the highest level. I eat more vegs than meat, so I’m not overdosing on red meat either.

But I think for years I followed Dr Wells who has a Phd and MD degrees from Harvard, he seemed to miss the boat on fat like nuts, etc.,
I did follow his advice to skip on the trans fat, but now he said he was wrong on the good fats.

Also for years they vilify eggs too. My mom said her doctor told her to eat egg white and skip the egg yolk, she said what’s in it for her then.
Egg yolk is very good for your eyes.

 

[SandwichShortOfAPicnic]

My general philosophy applies as well to this advice as it does in general life - ignore everybody you’ll be dead one day anyway.
Ok maybe sooner rather than later with some choices but hey did you have a good time?

 

[SoCalZone10]

These are just guidelines, most likely will affect what’s on the menu at the cafeteria for kids.

 

[karadekoolaid]

My general philosophy applies as well to this advice as it does in general life - ignore everybody you’ll be dead one day anyway.
Ok maybe sooner rather than later with some choices but hey did you have a good time?

I completely agree, although my philosophy is biblical.
Sod 'em, for Gomorrah we die.

 

[blades]

They're just ignoring decades of scientific research. Yes, a lower carb diet can be beneficial if you're diabetic for instance, but it's not necessary for the entire population.

Actually they are challenging it. Many of the dietary recommendations were guesswork and some were based on recommendations of the food producers. These are based on current scientific research. But a balanced diet is ideal for those of us without dietary restrictions. It always has been and it still is.

 

[Morning Glory]

This should please you Barriehie!

The emphasis on full-fat dairy marks a change from earlier guidelines that suggested low-fat or fat-free dairy to help Americans limit saturated fat consumption. It recommends cooking with oils like olive oil but suggests beef tallow as an alternate option - a favourite of Kennedy's that is high in saturated fat.

Source: New US dietary guidelines call for more protein, less processed food

 

[karadekoolaid]

Good luck on those guidelines!
I'll stick to what I'm eating at present.

 

[Windigo]

Actually they are challenging it. Many of the dietary recommendations were guesswork and some were based on recommendations of the food producers. These are based on current scientific research. But a balanced diet is ideal for those of us without dietary restrictions. It always has been and it still is.

Really? Where did you find those resources on their website? I didn't find any research on there at all but I guess I missed the obvious evidence?

 

[SoCalZone10]

The old guidelines were bad period, most people knew that for a long time. No research ever done. An ad-hoc advisory committee made up of non governmental experts was established for each edition to review scientific evidences.
Here is from my googling.

 

[karadekoolaid]

I have to admit, I'm a bit cynical about "Dietary guidelines" issued by any government. Since they're "guidelines"rather than "rules", who is using them other than government controlled entities? I wonder whether the average Tom, Dick or Harry avidly search the internet, seeking out the latest guidelines, so they can stay healthy, or whether they haven't got a clue, and probably don't care anyway. I know they're trying to provide sound advice, but ?