For the first time in 25 years, they’ve got the guts to call out highly processed foods.
Sugar-sweetened beverages and salty snacks? Out!
But wait. Here’s where the confusion kicks in. The guidelines still tell you to limit saturated fat to less than 10 percent of your total calories.
Yet, they throw in a graphic promoting red meat and full-fat dairy like they’re the latest health craze.
Mixed messages much? It’s almost like they’re saying, “Eat this, but don’t eat that!”
Good luck keeping your LDL cholesterol in check with that kind of guidance.
Then there’s the protein debate.
They want you to focus on protein intake, even though most folks already get enough of it. The new DGAs recommend adults consume 1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per kg of body weight per day, which emphasizes protein intake, distracting from the real issue—fiber. The guidelines are designed to promote health and prevent diet-related chronic diseases, but they barely touch on fiber, despite it being a hero in long-term health.
It’s almost like they forgot fiber exists.
