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Nutrition science

The guidelines' emphasis on whole foods, reducing ultra-processed foods, and limiting saturated fats and sugars is supported by scientific evidence, but the elevation of animal protein and full-fat dairy has been questioned.

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Jan 22, 2026

Is the new up side down food pyramid based in facts?

The flip the familiar pyramid and place protein, dairy and healthy fats alongside fruits and vegetables at the widest/top section while de-emphasizing whole grains and explicitly calling out highly pr...

Jan 6, 2026

Are fat free foods o

Fat‑free and low‑fat foods can be useful tools in specific circumstances—for short‑term weight control, certain digestive disorders, or when replacing saturated/trans fats—but they are not an automati...

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