The 2025–2030 HHS guidelines bring back the 1992 pyramid but flip it upside down (inverted), with a strong focus on “real food,” whole/nutrient-dense options, more protein, full-fat dairy, and healthy fats, while de-emphasizing grains and declaring a “war” on added sugars and highly processed foods. I agree that sugar is consumed in massive quantities today, to the detriment of our national health picture. I could do better on this front, too.
I disagree that full-fat dairy (e.g., cheese, whole milk; now recommending 3 servings/day), and red meats are a valuable part of a healthy diet. I disagree that saturated fats are useful for promoting health.
Bottom line, I have mixed reactions. Praise for reducing processed foods/sugars, but I am concerned over heavy animal products emphasis that conflict with heart health evidence.
Today, the Seventh-day Adventist commitment to plant-based nutrition stands as a proven evidence-backed model in an age of chronic disease epidemics. It’s not a guarantee, but it definitely makes an observable difference. The Adventist health message reminds us that prioritizing a plant-based diet isn’t just healthy—it offers longer, more energetic lives filled with purpose and joy.
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