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The American Heart Association\u2019s new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasizes a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, \u200bfruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based protein over meat.<\/p>\n
It also suggests limiting the \u200cuse of sugar, salt and ultra-processed foods and replacing full fat dairy with non-fat and low-fat dairy.<\/p>\n
Donald Trump earlier this year announced a new slate of dietary \u200bguidelines that recommended Americans eat more protein from both animal \u200band plant sources, and encouraged the consumption of full-fat dairy.<\/p>\n
In contrast \u2060to the federal government\u2019s recommendation of use of beef tallow and \u200bconsumption of red meat, the AHA is pushing for plant-based proteins such as legumes, \u200bnuts and seeds, choosing low-fat or fat-free dairy, and, when consuming red meat, selecting lean cuts, avoiding processed forms and keeping portions small.<\/p>\n
The Trump administration and health secretary \u200bRobert F Kennedy Jr\u2019s push to \u201cMake America healthy again\u201d has focused on \u200bthe removal of synthetic dyes, other chemical ingredients, ultra-processed foods, consumption of less sugar \u200cand \u2060seed oils.<\/p>\n
The AHA also suggests Americans choose sources of unsaturated fats, avoid ultraprocessed foods and minimize intake of added sugars in beverages and foods.<\/p>\n
The organization recommended Americans to prepare foods with minimal or no salt, and limit \u200bthe intake of \u200balcohol.<\/p>\n
The guidance also \u2060recommended children can and should begin following a heart-healthy dietary pattern starting at one year old.<\/p>\n
The AHA\u2019s guidance was aligned with the US Food and \u200bDrug Administration\u2019s \u2060dietary guidelines on major issues, a spokesperson from the FDA said, adding they looked forward to working collaboratively with AHA.<\/p>\n
The AHA, which is the nation\u2019s \u2060oldest \u200band largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart \u200bdisease and stroke, releases dietary guidance about every five years to promote cardiovascular health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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