US Gov Shocking Admission: "We Were Wrong About Nutrition"
"Eat Real Food."
This is the core message of the '2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans' released on Jan 7, 2025.
The nutritional advice we've trusted for decades has been overturned. Low-fat milk? Vegetable oils? The US government now says "No."
Released in conjunction with the Trump administration's 'Make America Healthy Again (MAHA)' campaign, these guidelines are praised for focusing solely on 'Health', sidelining food industry lobbyists.
1. The War on Ultra-Processed Foods ⚔️
The most shocking change is the strong warning against 'Ultra-Processed Foods'.
- ❌ Avoid: Cereals, packaged breads, snacks, sugary drinks, plant-based meat alternatives, and factory-made foods.
- ✅ Recommend: Meat, fish, eggs, fruits, vegetables - 'Real Food' in its natural state.
It is the first time the US government has officially stated to "cut down on factory food," admitting that 'Sugar' and 'Additives' hidden in these foods are the main culprits of chronic diseases.
2. Kimchi Officially Recommended by US Gov! 🇰🇷
There is a surprising highlight for Koreans in this guideline. 'Kimchi' is explicitly listed as a recommended food for gut microbiome health!
"Gut health is key to immunity, metabolism, and chronic disease prevention. Consume fermented foods like Kimchi and Sauerkraut."
Kimchi, once misunderstood in the West as just a "salty side dish," is now recognized as a 'Superfood'. It reminds us of the conversation between Chef Ahn Sung-jae and Ven. Seonjae:
"What makes people angrier and more agitated than spicy food (like green onions/garlic) is actually 'Sweetness'."
Ven. Seonjae's teaching that sugar is more dangerous to the mind than the stimulatory ingredients forbidden in temple food aligns perfectly with the latest US nutritional guidelines.
3. More Protein, Don't Fear Fat 💪
While past guidelines said "eat less meat, low fat," this one says the opposite.
- Protein Intake Doubled: From 0.8g/kg → 1.2~1.6g/kg body weight.
- Return of Saturated Fat: Butter, Lard, Tallow, and Full-fat dairy are now allowed for cooking and consumption.
Summary: How to Eat from 2025 📝
- Ditch the cereal, eat eggs and meat. (Double the protein)
- Drink regular milk, not low-fat. (Natural fats are okay)
- Quit processed foods and eat Kimchi. (Gut health and immunity)
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❓ What is the one 'processed food' you decided to quit today?