In a landscape where the FDA and health advisory boards are increasingly scrutinized, Americans face yet another push to limit red meat in their diets. The Wall Street Journal recently reported (subscription) that scientists advising the U.S. government are drafting guidelines recommending reducing red meat consumption. Their reasoning? to encourage a more “plant-forward” approach to […]
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New FDA Guidelines: Still Seed Oils, Misplaced Low-Fat Focus, Processed Food, Personal Preference over Health, Still Demonize Meat
The guidelines continue to heavily emphasize grains and plant-based oils like canola, soybean, and sunflower oils, recommending them as part of a “healthy diet.” From Goodnight’s Red River perspective, this emphasis is problematic because these oils are processed and high in omega-6 fatty acids, contributing to inflammation when consumed in excess. Additionally, the encouragement of […]