Meat consumption rises as protein trend grows, experts warn
A new survey from two food industry groups shows growing interest in meat as a "healthy" food choice, even as doctors warn that too much red meat can raise health risks.
Apr 14, 2026
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The skinny on fat: 'How to eat to avoid chronic diseases'
This is the first celebration of Heart Month (it comes every February) since the release of the updated dietary guidelines for Americans. The new recommendations are meant to represent the most current scientific evidence ...
Feb 20, 2026
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Want healthier, lower-impact diets? Study says cut junk foods, not just meat
A recent study indicates that as much as one-fifth of the total food expenditure of Finns is spent on nutritionally unnecessary, or discretionary, foods. The category includes confectionery, sweet baked goods, desserts, savory ...
Feb 10, 2026
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The body processes good fats and bad fats differently, study finds
The concept of "good fats" and "bad fats" has influenced diet trends, public health policy, and biomedical research for decades. Now, a new study led by Thomas A. Vallim, Ph.D., a researcher and professor of medicine in the ...
Feb 6, 2026
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The new US food pyramid is scientifically questionable, and upends decades of trusted public health advice
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) for 2025-2030 have caused significant controversy, with polarized opinions between their supporters and detractors. They are disruptive, to say the least, both in how they are ...
Jan 26, 2026
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How to cut down on trans fats if cooking from scratch isn't an option
Work is finished, and you're tired and hungry. Maybe you're rushing home or to daycare pickup.
Jan 21, 2026
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America's new food pyramid—what's changed and why?
The US has unveiled a controversial new food pyramid that's causing a stir among nutrition experts. It represents the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans—advice on what types and quantities of food and drink make up a ...
Jan 19, 2026
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New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar
Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released Wednesday by the Trump administration.
Jan 7, 2026
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Beef vs. plant-based meat: Study finds diet alters breast milk composition in under a week
Swapping beef for a plant-based meat substitute changed breast milk composition in just six days—even when the rest of the diet was made up of whole, unprocessed foods—according to a first-of-its-kind study from researchers ...
Nov 19, 2025
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Eating patterns may be more closely tied to seasonal rhythms than previously thought
Next time you're tempted to raid the pantry for snacks loaded with saturated fat—especially in winter—you might want to consider that the result could be a mounting urge for high-calorie nibbles.
Oct 23, 2025
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