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The public comment process continues through May 16th on what is the first step of development for the latest series of dietary guidelines for Americans. "With this step, what we do is the department posts public comment, the topics and questions that we would like our advisory committee to examine ...

The USDA is taking specific actions to improve America’s nutrition security. The USDA’s nutrition security efforts build on the work the agency and its partners are doing to improve food security by increasing the Department’s focus on diet-related chronic diseases. Studies show th ...

According to the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, adding cooked black beans to a high-fat diet improved sensitivity to insulin and other measures often related to diabetes. According to the new study, as little as the mouse-sized equivalent of a single serving a day of black beans—about a half cup for a human—lowered insulin resistance 87%. A USDA resear ...

In late December, the USDA rolled out the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In the updated DGA, the federal government continued to recommend three servings of low-fat and non-fat dairy products for a healthy diet. In addition, not only did dairy remain its own group, dairy was recognized as a source of under-consumed nutrients, such as vitamin D, potassium, and calcium, which are also

The ability to customize recommendations is one focus of the latest edition of the dietary guidelines for Americans. "The guideline makes it clear that you can take the framework of the guidelines and you can tailor your diet to your preferences, to your cultural background, even to your financial needs to make sure that that will work," noted deputy undersecretary Brandon Lipps ... Read

Kathy Stephenson with Pear Bureau Northwest talks more about the health benefits of fresh pears. If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com

Can you afford the USDA's recommended daily allowance of fruits and vegetables?  In other words, how easy is it to purchase the needed produce to meet those dietary guidelines?  USDA economic researcher Hayden Stewart said it's surprisingly affordable!   ...

Higher-protein diets are becoming more and more popular as people seek new ways to achieve weight loss.  Dr. Holly Wyatt, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado and co-author of State of Slim, notes that a new checkoff-funded study, known as Beef WISE indicates that  lean beef can be as effective as other proteins for weight loss potential.   “...

The use and popularity of plant-based foods is increasing, but that doesn’t mean a change in course for the world population.  A recent survey by the restaurant food delivery service GrubHub reported that vegan orders have increased in popularity by 19% this year.  However, the ...

According to new clinical trials from Purdue University, consuming red meat in amounts above what is typically recommended does not affect short-term cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as blood pressure and blood cholesterol.     While during the last 20 years, there have been recommendations to eat less red meat as part of a healthier diet…red meat can be incorporated into a healthier diet