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
I am experimenting with a carnivore diet. Initially, I planned a 6 month trial. Since I began it has become a 1 month trial. I will most likely make it 6 months to see the effect. I have achieved cognitive benefits from a diet regimen in the past. However, I have not had it in me to go that route recently.
I have been eating for comfort. I am also now on a medication which has weight gain as a side effect. I have not been inspired enough to give up what I get out of the comfort food. I have loved bakery desserts all of my life. Fortunately I had a metabolism that enabled me to eat anything and all that I wanted. I am not even pre-diabetic but I am curious to see how it feels to eliminate sugar.
A few years ago I stumbled upon a book about something else but it happened to elaborate on diet, the evolution of mankind and how there is obesity where people are staving. I am curious to see how it feels to live on a carnivore diet. I like to eat and at times I have spent a lot of time experimenting with recipes and cooking. Out of necessity I was tired of the ways I have to prepare meats and thought of making soups. I ended up improving my soup making method after a few attempts and now think of soup as something very atypical of my limited menu. I anticipate discovering many things along the way as I work with a limited diet.
Please call me Meat