I agree! It surprised me too. Do you think the guidelines will change in the future as more research supports plant-based protein? #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
October 5, 2026 at 4:19 AM
I agree! It surprised me too. Do you think the guidelines will change in the future as more research supports plant-based protein? #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
I was surprised that the new Dietary Guidelines prioritize animal-based protein even though research has shown benefits from replacing some animal protein with plant protein. I assumed the guidelines would follow the strongest evidence more closely.
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
October 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM
I was surprised that the new Dietary Guidelines prioritize animal-based protein even though research has shown benefits from replacing some animal protein with plant protein. I assumed the guidelines would follow the strongest evidence more closely.
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I found this interesting because I didn’t realize sustainability had been part of the Dietary Guidelines discussion for so long. It also makes me wonder how different factors can influence nutrition recommendations over time.@waiterich.bsky.social @beh353.bsky.social#beh353
I’m old enough to remember that in 2015, a detailed report by many scientists found that a dietary pattern higher in plants & lower in animal-based foods was better for both health & sustainability in the US.
USDA/HHS argued at the time that sustainability was “out of scope” of dietary guidelines.
USDA/HHS argued at the time that sustainability was “out of scope” of dietary guidelines.
U.S. dietary guidelines should emphasize beans and lentils as protein, proposal says
The report, from an advisory committee to the USDA, also suggests encouraging people to reduce their intake of sugary drinks and sodium and eat more whole grains.
www.nbcnews.com
September 28, 2026 at 8:13 PM
I found this interesting because I didn’t realize sustainability had been part of the Dietary Guidelines discussion for so long. It also makes me wonder how different factors can influence nutrition recommendations over time.@waiterich.bsky.social @beh353.bsky.social#beh353
I agree that there’s a lot of misinformation surrounding the Dietary Guidelines. I also didn’t realize how often people misunderstand the food pyramid and assume the foods at the top were meant to be prioritized, when they were actually meant to be limited. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Caught a clip of RFK Jrs YouTube cooking show and somehow we are 2 years in and he is still saying that the food industry bought out our dietary guidelines and put fruit loops at the top of the pyramid - not understanding still somehow that the top is the stuff to be minimized.
October 5, 2026 at 1:05 AM
I agree that there’s a lot of misinformation surrounding the Dietary Guidelines. I also didn’t realize how often people misunderstand the food pyramid and assume the foods at the top were meant to be prioritized, when they were actually meant to be limited. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
We often associate certain foods with certain times of day, but breakfast doesn't have to include only specific foods. I like this perspective a lot - more flexibility can make it easier to build enjoyable and nutritious meals! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Breakfast doesn't have to look like “breakfast.”
Pizza, leftovers, oatmeal, eggs, a smoothie, or a breakfast burrito can all work.
What matters more is building a satisfying meal.
Protein and fiber are also important.
www.shelleyrael.com/blog/healthy...
#RealWorldNutrition
Pizza, leftovers, oatmeal, eggs, a smoothie, or a breakfast burrito can all work.
What matters more is building a satisfying meal.
Protein and fiber are also important.
www.shelleyrael.com/blog/healthy...
#RealWorldNutrition
Is Breakfast Healthy? Why Protein and Fiber Matter — Real World Nutrition
What makes a healthy breakfast? Learn how protein, fiber, carbohydrates, and fats can create a satisfying morning meal, with flexible ideas for building breakfast your way.
www.shelleyrael.com
October 5, 2026 at 11:09 PM
We often associate certain foods with certain times of day, but breakfast doesn't have to include only specific foods. I like this perspective a lot - more flexibility can make it easier to build enjoyable and nutritious meals! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
This connects to what we learned this week about looking at the overall quality of someone’s diet instead of focusing on one nutrient. I also liked the focus on sustainability because a healthy diet should realistically fit into someone’s life. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
What makes a diet "good"?
Seven characteristics matter more than how restrictive it is or how quickly it produces weight loss: adequacy, balance, variety, moderation, sustainability, enjoyment, and cultural fit.
Episode 258: www.shelleyrael.com/rwn-podcast/...
#RealWorldNutrition
Seven characteristics matter more than how restrictive it is or how quickly it produces weight loss: adequacy, balance, variety, moderation, sustainability, enjoyment, and cultural fit.
Episode 258: www.shelleyrael.com/rwn-podcast/...
#RealWorldNutrition
What Makes a Diet Good? 7 Traits of Healthy Eating Patterns | Real World Nutrition Podcast Episode 258 — Real World Nutrition
What actually makes a diet "good"? Not how quickly it produces weight loss, how restrictive it is, or how many foods it eliminates.
In this episode, the second in a mini-series about diets and dietar...
www.shelleyrael.com
October 5, 2026 at 4:35 AM
This connects to what we learned this week about looking at the overall quality of someone’s diet instead of focusing on one nutrient. I also liked the focus on sustainability because a healthy diet should realistically fit into someone’s life. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
It's so interesting that nutrition can heavily affect our oral health too. I usually think about food in terms of overall health, so this was a good reminder that what we eat can affect different parts of our health. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Eat Right for a Healthy Smile, Mouth, and Teeth. Fresh, healthy food is a reason to smile. What food makes you smile? #Kidseatright #eatright #WorldSmileDay www.eatright.org/health/welln...
Eat Right for a Healthy Mouth and Teeth
Young kids with healthy teeth have more than just beautiful smiles. It’s never too soon to start caring for your children’s teeth.
www.eatright.org
October 5, 2026 at 3:38 AM
It's so interesting that nutrition can heavily affect our oral health too. I usually think about food in terms of overall health, so this was a good reminder that what we eat can affect different parts of our health. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
I think this is interesting because our ancestors’ diets also varied depending on location and food availability. There probably wasn’t one single “caveman diet,” so it may be difficult to compare their eating patterns directly with modern dietary guidelines. @BEH353 #BEH353
October 2, 2026 at 3:06 AM
I think this is interesting because our ancestors’ diets also varied depending on location and food availability. There probably wasn’t one single “caveman diet,” so it may be difficult to compare their eating patterns directly with modern dietary guidelines. @BEH353 #BEH353
After learning about Fad diets this week, those seem to address the “what you eat” in the topic of nutrition. These mindfulness tips address the “how you eat” and I agree that slowing down and being present about the plate in front of you is also important! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
October 6, 2026 at 1:37 AM
After learning about Fad diets this week, those seem to address the “what you eat” in the topic of nutrition. These mindfulness tips address the “how you eat” and I agree that slowing down and being present about the plate in front of you is also important! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
This article correlates with what we learned this week about following guidelines. It says not only should we avoid unnecessary sugars but also be cautious of carbohydrates with added sugars that stay in your mouth longer as they could cause tooth decay. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Eat Right for a Healthy Smile, Mouth, and Teeth. Fresh, healthy food is a reason to smile. What food makes you smile? #Kidseatright #eatright #WorldSmileDay www.eatright.org/health/welln...
Eat Right for a Healthy Mouth and Teeth
Young kids with healthy teeth have more than just beautiful smiles. It’s never too soon to start caring for your children’s teeth.
www.eatright.org
October 5, 2026 at 3:33 AM
This article correlates with what we learned this week about following guidelines. It says not only should we avoid unnecessary sugars but also be cautious of carbohydrates with added sugars that stay in your mouth longer as they could cause tooth decay. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I completely agree. We should be able to enjoy food without guilt. Food should not be negstively viewed. Lets enjoy it! #beh353
Food = fuel AND joy (+ culture, experience, love, etc.). You’re allowed to eat without guilt. No burpees required.
October 4, 2026 at 9:59 PM
I completely agree. We should be able to enjoy food without guilt. Food should not be negstively viewed. Lets enjoy it! #beh353
It important to call something out, and this does it! Saying how the dietary guidelines are a mess right now, and providing a better guideline that focuses on what foods are nutritious and the importance of prep when it comes to food. Gotta give Texas their flowers y'all! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Texas’ dietary guidelines. “Eat real food, y’all!”
Jerry Mande of Nourish Science tipped me off on this one. Texas wrote its own dietary guidelines. He judges them as "pretty good and from Texas, y'all." Indeed they are. The 2025-2030 dietary guidelines are a mess and pretty much unusable. …
Jerry Mande of Nourish Science tipped me off on this one. Texas wrote its own dietary guidelines. He judges them as "pretty good and from Texas, y'all." Indeed they are. The 2025-2030 dietary guidelines are a mess and pretty much unusable. …
Texas’ dietary guidelines. “Eat real food, y’all!”
Jerry Mande of Nourish Science tipped me off on this one. Texas wrote its own dietary guidelines. He judges them as "pretty good and from Texas, y'all." Indeed they are. The 2025-2030 dietary guidelines are a mess and pretty much unusable. Perhaps coincidentally, the Texas legislature told nutritionists to write guidelines for Texans. The result: They set the guidelines on three pillars:
www.foodpolitics.com
October 4, 2026 at 4:18 AM
It important to call something out, and this does it! Saying how the dietary guidelines are a mess right now, and providing a better guideline that focuses on what foods are nutritious and the importance of prep when it comes to food. Gotta give Texas their flowers y'all! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I think it's a good idea to try and enjoy and have fun when eating healthy! I like the idea of making breakfast and any meal in general into something thats fun, making the meal not just healthy and good for us but also have it be more enjoyable.
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Breakfast is a key to Growing Healthy. Make Breakfast Fun and get everyone involved. #BetterBreakfastMonth #eatright #breakfast dietitians-online.blogspot.com/2014/09/sept...
October 5, 2026 at 3:44 AM
I think it's a good idea to try and enjoy and have fun when eating healthy! I like the idea of making breakfast and any meal in general into something thats fun, making the meal not just healthy and good for us but also have it be more enjoyable.
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I didn’t realize noodles could be made from so many different ingredients besides wheat. I also think this reveals how noodles are an important part of many different cultures and cuisines around the world. @beh353.bsky.social @beh353 #beh353
Noodles are a food made from doughs containing ingredients such as rice, wheat, potato, buckwheat, maize, legumes, and nuts. 20 Different Types of Noodles Explained. www.tastingtable.com/776746/diffe...
20 Different Types Of Noodles Explained - Tasting Table
Think you know noodles? Think again. Different compositions, shapes, lengths, and textures make each type of noodle unique and best suited for certain dishes.
www.tastingtable.com
October 6, 2026 at 5:40 PM
I didn’t realize noodles could be made from so many different ingredients besides wheat. I also think this reveals how noodles are an important part of many different cultures and cuisines around the world. @beh353.bsky.social @beh353 #beh353
I looked more into the paleo diet, which focuses on foods like meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, and nuts while avoiding grains, dairy, and processed foods. Is the paleo diet actually healthier than a balanced diet that includes all food groups? @beh353.bsky.social @beh353 #beh353
October 6, 2026 at 5:32 PM
I looked more into the paleo diet, which focuses on foods like meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, and nuts while avoiding grains, dairy, and processed foods. Is the paleo diet actually healthier than a balanced diet that includes all food groups? @beh353.bsky.social @beh353 #beh353
Watch out for refined grains! I personally stick to oatmeal in the morning to get my intake of grains. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
October 5, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Watch out for refined grains! I personally stick to oatmeal in the morning to get my intake of grains. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
I found this interesting! I like how Texas created its own dietary guidelines with a focus on whole foods and balanced nutrition. The visual also makes the recommendations easier to understand. It's surprising to see how different state and federal guidelines can be! @beh353 #beh353
Texas’ dietary guidelines. “Eat real food, y’all!”
Jerry Mande of Nourish Science tipped me off on this one. Texas wrote its own dietary guidelines. He judges them as "pretty good and from Texas, y'all." Indeed they are. The 2025-2030 dietary guidelines are a mess and pretty much unusable. …
Jerry Mande of Nourish Science tipped me off on this one. Texas wrote its own dietary guidelines. He judges them as "pretty good and from Texas, y'all." Indeed they are. The 2025-2030 dietary guidelines are a mess and pretty much unusable. …
Texas’ dietary guidelines. “Eat real food, y’all!”
Jerry Mande of Nourish Science tipped me off on this one. Texas wrote its own dietary guidelines. He judges them as "pretty good and from Texas, y'all." Indeed they are. The 2025-2030 dietary guidelines are a mess and pretty much unusable. Perhaps coincidentally, the Texas legislature told nutritionists to write guidelines for Texans. The result: They set the guidelines on three pillars:
www.foodpolitics.com
October 2, 2026 at 4:25 PM
I found this interesting! I like how Texas created its own dietary guidelines with a focus on whole foods and balanced nutrition. The visual also makes the recommendations easier to understand. It's surprising to see how different state and federal guidelines can be! @beh353 #beh353
I think the strictness of the diet could make it difficult for people to follow consistently, especially if they have to maintain ketosis to see possible benefits. It makes me wonder if the potential benefits are worth how restrictive the diet can be. @beh353.bsky.social @beh353 #beh353
October 6, 2026 at 5:37 PM
I think the strictness of the diet could make it difficult for people to follow consistently, especially if they have to maintain ketosis to see possible benefits. It makes me wonder if the potential benefits are worth how restrictive the diet can be. @beh353.bsky.social @beh353 #beh353
Feed the patient is much more important because it caters to the patients needs! This made me think about how nutrition recommendations can change depending on a person’s medical conditions. Nutrition care is not just following a set of rules! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
The phrase "feed the gut" has served us well.
But "feed the patient" may be the more important principle.
Sometimes that means enteral nutrition. Sometimes it means parenteral nutrition.
Physiology should win over dogma.
But "feed the patient" may be the more important principle.
Sometimes that means enteral nutrition. Sometimes it means parenteral nutrition.
Physiology should win over dogma.
October 2, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Feed the patient is much more important because it caters to the patients needs! This made me think about how nutrition recommendations can change depending on a person’s medical conditions. Nutrition care is not just following a set of rules! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
One thing that surprised me was that the Dietary Guidelines are not mainly for consumers. They help shape federal nutrition programs like SNAP, WIC, and school meals. I didn’t realize they had such a broad impact. @BEH353 #BEH353
October 2, 2026 at 3:05 AM
One thing that surprised me was that the Dietary Guidelines are not mainly for consumers. They help shape federal nutrition programs like SNAP, WIC, and school meals. I didn’t realize they had such a broad impact. @BEH353 #BEH353
I was also surprised at the process of creating the Dietary Guidelines! A lot of scientific research is involved. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
October 5, 2026 at 12:41 AM
I was also surprised at the process of creating the Dietary Guidelines! A lot of scientific research is involved. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I like that this highlights how a vegetarian diet can still meet nutrition needs with a variety of foods. It also shows that healthy eating is more about overall balance than following one specific type of diet. @BEH353 #BEH353
Healthy Eating for Vegetarians. Annual kick-off of #VegetarianAwarenessMonth #WorldVegetarianDay worldvegetarianday.navs-online.org
October 2, 2026 at 3:10 AM
I like that this highlights how a vegetarian diet can still meet nutrition needs with a variety of foods. It also shows that healthy eating is more about overall balance than following one specific type of diet. @BEH353 #BEH353
What are dietary guidelines? Aren’t they just made up labels? Unfortunately not. There’s a lot of research and data needed to create labels. I was surprised to know that they were not fixed and instead updated frequently. I want to pay more attention to notice them! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
October 2, 2026 at 1:57 PM
What are dietary guidelines? Aren’t they just made up labels? Unfortunately not. There’s a lot of research and data needed to create labels. I was surprised to know that they were not fixed and instead updated frequently. I want to pay more attention to notice them! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I agree! I assumed the scientific committee makes the final decisions, it is interesting to see the steps that go into making the final guidelines. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
October 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM
I agree! I assumed the scientific committee makes the final decisions, it is interesting to see the steps that go into making the final guidelines. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social