The Eat Real Food Website says "We are ending the war on protein. Every meal must prioritize high-quality, nutrient-dense protein from both animal and plant sources...." But here's what comes up first and is clearly the first priority. And here's an exultant RFK Jr on X: Protein is well understood to be a euphemism for meat.  I've already written about how most people already eat twice the protein needed…

This is the first of a series of posts I will be writing about the new Dietary Guidelines for America, 2025-2030 Yesterday, I gave an overview of the guidelines, finding them cheerful, but muddled, contradictory, ideological, and retro. I do like the cheerful message: Eat Real Food. But after reviewing lsome of the rest of the materials that come with the guidelines, I think those terms miss a more important concern: they are about personal responsibility, not public health.

The new Dietary Guidelines  Eat the right amount for you: balance calories Prioritize protein foods at every meal: prioritize animal sources Consume dairy: prioritize full-fat Eat vegetables & fruits throughout the day: eat more, but not as much as previously recommended Incorporate healthy fats: prioritize animal fats Focus on whole grains: prioritize, but eat less than previously recommended Limit highly processed foods, added sugars, & refined carbohydrates: 

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