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
Meat Products Are Being Pulled From Sam's Club Stores And Food Inspectors Are 'Concerned' They're Still In Homes
Story by Julia DeKorte
ARTICLE SOURCE: https://www.shefinds.com/collections/meat-products-pulled-from-sams-club/
Busseto brand Charcuterie Samplers are being pulled from shelves due to Salmonella contamination. The affected products were sold across multiple Sam’s Club locations in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Health officials reported the recall last week. Read on for more details, including exactly which products the recall includes and what to do if you’ve purchased them.
Busseto Charcuterie Sampler Recall
After one Minnesotan reported feeling ill in December after eating a Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler purchased at Sam's Club, health officials from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture did some testing.
They collected an unopened package of the Charcuterie Sampler that contained prosciutto, sweet sopressata, and dry coppa and performed a test that indicated the product was contaminated with Salmonella. Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc., the parent company, is now recalling 11,097 pounds of the product.
The affected product has a LOT number of L075330300 with an expiration date of April 27, 2024. The product also has an establishment number of EST.7543B and EST. #47967.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture notified the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which announced the recall. According to the health officials, "there is concern that consumers may still have the product in their homes because of its long shelf life."
If you have purchased one of these products, do not consume it and throw it out immediately.
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