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New US food pyramid recommends very high protein diet, beef tallow as healthy fat option, and full-fat dairy
The federal government has released new dietary guidelines, introducing an emphasis on consuming meat and dairy and avoiding highly processed foods.
The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines on Wednesday that flipped the food pyramid on its head, putting steak, cheese and whole milk near the top. These guidelines shape the foods served in schools,
A major goal of the “whole food framework” will be “reducing health care costs,” as the US has seen surging rates of obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and other chronic diseases.
The guidelines also advise that Americans prioritize more protein intake, avoid highly processed foods, avoid added sugars, include healthy fats in meals, have diets lower in carbohydrates, consume more whole grains and avoid refined carbohydrates.
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New Food Pyramid Recommends Eating Like Liz Lemon
The new U.S. dietary guidelines released on Wednesday abandon the circular MyPlate guide that recommended filling your plate with roughly equal portions of grains, protein, vegetables, and fruit, with dairy rudely downsized and pushed the size. Now the food pyramid of our youth is back — and it’s upside down!
Shares in giant food companies such as Kraft Heinz and PepsiCo lost ground Wednesday as top officials in the Trump administration criticized ultraprocessed foods and sugary drinks while releasing new dietary guidelines.