March 31 (Reuters) – The American Heart Association’s new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasized a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based protein over meat, while limiting sugar, salt and ultra-processed foods and replacing full fat dairy with non-fat and low-fat dairy.
U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this year announced a new slate of dietary guidelines that recommended Americans eat more protein from both animal and plant sources, and encouraged the consumption of full-fat dairy.
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In contrast to the federal government’s recommendation of use of beef tallow and consumption of red meat, the AHA pushed for plant-based proteins such as legumes, nuts and seeds, choosing low-fat or fat-free dairy, and, when consuming red meat, selecting lean cuts, avoiding processed forms and keeping portions small.
The Trump administration and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to
American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy
