01/10/2026
Countless studies have found that saturated fat leads to heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes. The “upside down” new food pyramid ignores these studies. Also, your brain needs the glucose contained in complex carbohydrates.
Last December, we were encouraged when the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee—the expert body that informs federal nutrition policy—released its recommendations for the 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
The science-backed report called for choosing plant proteins over animal proteins, limiting saturated fat, and eating a more whole-food, plant-forward diet overall. The official guidelines, released this week, diverge from that advice.
What do you think? Will you follow the new guidelines?