Dietary Guidelines
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Food products with beef tallow ingredient reach $1.1B sales
Sales of food products containing beef tallow exploded to $1.
Schools Face Barriers to Protein-Rich Pulse Pastas
A recent survey revealed that despite federal guidelines allowing vegetable flour pasta since 2018, only 15% of school districts have successfully integrated protein-rich pulse options into their regu
Flavanol Focus Reveals New Heart Health Benefits
Fewer than 25 percent of adults in the US and UK hit the estimated flavanol intake of 500 milligrams or more per day.
What are Mediterranean Diet Principles and Benefits?
A landmark clinical trial, the PREDIMED study, revealed a significant 30% reduction in major cardiovascular events for participants following a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra virgin olive
Dietary Guidelines: Mixed Messages on Healthy Processed Foods
Frank Hu suggests that mixed messages in official Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) regarding saturated fats may lead to increased intake, higher LDL cholesterol, and greater cardiovascular...
Meat Industry Funding Distorts Nutrition Research, Harming Public Health.
The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors study (GBD) 2019 estimated 896,000 deaths globally in 2019 were attributable to unprocessed red meat consumption.
Expert Panel Recommends Exempting Healthy Ultra-Processed Foods
Americans consume over half their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, a staggering 55%, even as cities like San Francisco sue manufacturers for alleged harm.
Protein-Enriched Foods: The Processed Problem in Diets
Despite new US dietary guidelines recommending Americans eat more protein, some nutrition experts criticize the endorsement of red meat and full-fat dairy, stating Americans already consume enough.
New Dietary Guidelines: Complex Public Health Impact
Children are now advised to avoid added sugars until age 10, a significant jump from the previous age of two, highlighting a new, stricter stance on early-life nutrition.
US Health Agencies Release New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
For the first time, the U.
Fructose and Artificial Sweeteners: Uncovering Hidden Health Risks
The average American consumes approximately 55 grams of fructose daily.
New Strategies Help Overcome Healthy Eating Barriers
For the first time, major health organizations recommend whole-fat dairy with no added sugar.
Food As Medicine: Managing High Blood Pressure with Cultural Cuisine
A recent 12-week study found participants following culturally relevant 'Food As Medicine' meal plans experienced an average systolic blood pressure reduction of 8 mmHg, a result comparable to some si
Beyond Bland: Why a 'Farm-to-Gurney' Revolution Is Essential for Hospital Food
Modern healthcare is failing patients by serving nutrient-poor meals. A federal push is now mandating a 'farm-to-gurney' revolution, integrating therapeutic nutrition directly into patient care to promote true healing.
CMS Memo Reinforces Hospital Nutrition Obligations for Patients
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a memo reminding hospitals of their obligations to meet federal nutrition standards, tying patient meals to the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Medicare reimbursement.
AHA New Dietary Guidelines Emphasize Plants for Heart Health
The American Heart Association has released updated dietary guidelines, emphasizing plant-based proteins and whole foods for optimal heart health. These recommendations aim to reduce cardiovascular disease risk and differ from some federal advice.
AHA Releases 9 Key Steps for Healthy Eating
The American Heart Association has just released its updated dietary guidance. Here are the nine essential features of a heart-healthy eating pattern you can start today.