2025 Dietary Guidelines Emphasize Plant-Based Eating Over Red Meat

A panel of nutrition experts has released new dietary recommendations for 2025, advising Americans to reduce meat and saturated fat consumption while increasing intake of fiber-rich legumes, fruits, and vegetables. These guidelines aim to address chronic health conditions like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease linked to unhealthy diets. The recommendations will inform the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which are crucial for national nutrition programs and policies. The report also suggests substituting red meat with plant-based proteins and emphasizes water as the primary beverage choice.