"However, in claiming to be an answer to the diet-related diseases plaguing our nation, their guidelines are an alarming dismissal of actual science. They not only flip the food pyramid on its head, encouraging us to consume more full-fat dairy products, but they even promote red meat. The truth hasn't changed: Consuming more red meat and dairy leads to more chronic disease, not less."
"Eating red meat - even unprocessed varieties - has been found by Oxford researchers to increase the risk of heart disease. And according to the World Health Organization, some studies show processed red meat to be a carcinogen, potentially leading to colorectal cancer. Protein consumption "at every meal" is emphasized in the latest guidelines, and although protein intake is indeed a crucial part of any diet,"
"Although previous USDA Dietary Guidelines recommended limiting saturated fat to just 10% or less of one's daily calories, Kennedy continues to promote its consumption. The new guidelines go so far as to label beef tallow a "healthy fat," despite its risks. Full-fat cow's milk, too, is high in saturated fat, and dairy has been tied to a higher risk of certain types of cancer, including breast and prostate c"
New U.S. Dietary Guidelines endorse increased consumption of red meat, full-fat dairy, and saturated fats, reversing previous low-fat advice. The recommendations promote protein at every meal despite most Americans already consuming excess protein. Evidence links unprocessed red meat to higher heart disease risk and some studies find processed red meat carcinogenic, potentially causing colorectal cancer. Plant foods such as edamame, lentils, peas, nuts, seeds, and legumes provide protein without cholesterol and are low in saturated fat. Previous guidance recommended limiting saturated fat to 10% of calories, yet the new guidance elevates fats like beef tallow and full-fat milk despite associated health risks.
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