Less meat, more plants: top US heart body’s diet advice at odds with MahaAmerican Heart Association bucks Trump administration line to suggest prioritizing plant-based protein over meat 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. Photograph: Allen J Schaben/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images The American Heart Association’s new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasizes a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based protein over meat. It also suggests limiting the use of sugar, salt and ultra-processed foods and replacing full fat dairy with non-fat and low-fat dairy. 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. In contrast to the federal government’s recommendation of use of beef tallow and consumption of red meat, the AHA is pushing 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 “Make America healthy again” has focused on the removal of synthetic dyes, other chemical ingredients, ultra-processed foods, consumption of less sugar and seed oils. The AHA also suggests Americans choose sources of unsaturated fats, avoid ultraprocessed foods and minimize intake of added sugars in beverages and foods. The organization recommended Americans to prepare foods with minimal or no salt, and limit the intake of alcohol. The guidance also recommended children can and should begin following a heart-healthy dietary pattern starting at one year old. The AHA’s guidance was aligned with the US Food and Drug Administration’s dietary guidelines on major issues, a spokesperson from the FDA said, adding they looked forward to working collaboratively with AHA. The AHA, which is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, releases dietary guidance about every five years to promote cardiovascular health. ARTICLE SOURCE: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/01/american-heart-association-dietary-guidelines-maha
Ok all my prayer warriors I need you.
Shortly before my FIL passed about a year ago we took my MIL in to live with us. She could only get around with the aid of a walker and could no longer take care of herself let alone her husband. Well in the last month or so we’ve noticed her getting weaker and last week she lost the ability to walk so she has been bedridden since then. Three days ago she lost the ability to feed herself. Since yesterday she has become disoriented and incoherent. As of today she was put on comfort meds and all other meds were stopped. So we are on death watch now.
So I ask you, my carnivore family, to lift up Shirley Castor in prayer as she goes to be with her savior. We are not sad about her upcoming death. We rejoice and are happy for her as she has looked forward to sitting at the Lord’s table for a long time now. This is a wonderful woman that has been a faithful servant of the Lord her entire life and I know she has stored up treasures in because she has few down here.
I love Shirley dearly as if she was my own mother and I thank my Lord for the opportunity and blessing to have been able to take her into my home and care for her in her final days. She has always been an inspiration, a mentor and a Godly example for me to follow and learn from. She is one of the biggest influences I had in my life that brought me to the cross. I am truly thankful to have known her and I am honored to be ministering to her till the end.
Help send her on her way. I ask that she go peacefully and pain free.
We will miss her dearly.
If there is someone in your life that you love or care about, cherish them and let them know they are loved.
If I Knew
If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, for your soul to keep.
If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug, and kiss, and call you back for one more.
If I knew it would be the last time l'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would videotape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day.
If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, well I'm sure you'll have so many more, so I can let this one slip away. For surely there's always tomorrow to make up for an over site, and we always get a second chance to make everything just right.
There will always be another day to say "I LOVE YOU" and certainly there's another chance to say
"ANYTHING I CAN DO?"
But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, ld like to say how much I LOVE YOU and hope we never forget.
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, and today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight.
So if you are waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today?
For.... if tomorrow never comes you'll surely regret the day that you didn't take the extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss, and you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their last wish.
So hold your loved ones close today, and whisper in their ear, tell them how much you LOVE them and that you'll always hold them dear.
Take time to say, "I'M SORRY, "PLEASE FORGIVE ME," "THANK YOU," or "IT'S OKAY," and if tomorrow never comes, you will feel better knowing you have done all those things you had "INTENDED TO DO" today.........
Know TODAY there is someone who loves you.....