New Heart Association Diet Advice Contradicts Government Recommendations

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New Heart Association Diet Advice Contradicts Government Recommendations

The American Heart Association recommends getting protein from plants--rather than meat--and avoiding full-fat dairy

By Andrea Petersen and Betsy McKay
March 31, 2026 5:00 am ET


Assorted dry beans and legumes.

The American Heart Association report cites research showing that diets higher in beans, peas and lentils--and lower in red and processed meat--are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Getty Images
New nutrition guidance from the American Heart Association advises getting protein from plants rather than meat, choosing low-fat or fat-free dairy and using olive, soybean and canola oils instead of beef tallow and butter.

The recommendations, released Tuesday by the association, contrast with dietary guidelines that the Trump administration introduced earlier this year.

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Gee, I just don't know whom to believe. On set of guidelines comes from a guy who pulls his car over to cut off the penis of a dead raccoon, and the set of guidelines comes from healthcare professionals. It's so confusing.

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A leading group of doctors and other heart specialists issued diet guidance that clash with recommendations from RFK Jr.’s Health department.

New Heart Association Diet Advice Contradicts Government Recommendations
The American Heart Association recommends getting protein from plants—rather than meat—and avoiding full-fat dairy.
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A leading group of doctors and other heart specialists issued diet guidance that clash with recommendations from RFK Jr.’s Health department.

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