The latest dietary guidelines are influenced by industry lobbying and ideology rather than scientific consensus.

“So it's ideology overriding scientific evidence, essentially.”

The new dietary guidelines contain mixed messaging because the graphic prioritizes animal-based foods while simultaneously recommending a saturated fat intake below 10 percent.

“It does feel like mixed messaging and this is what's making us sick. I would have liked to have seen more commentary around the fact that 95% of Americans get nowhere near the fiber recommendations. This is when that idea of animal protein being better quality, you have to really question it.”

Most people benefit from a moderate, omnivorous diet that avoids the extremes of exclusive veganism or carnivory to minimize the risk of nutrient deficiencies.

“Most people are not going to do well on a full carnivore diet. They're not going to be able to maintain that or they're going to have some sort of um you know unintended consequences on a vegan diet. most people aren't going to do well on that diet. They're going to have nutrient deficiencies.”