Nation’s dietary guidelines should encourage beans

U.S. dietary guidelines should emphasize beans and lentils as protein, new proposal says
A report on proposed changes to U.S. dietary guidelines suggests encouraging Americans to eat more beans and lentils for protein and less red meat.
Nation’s dietary guidelines should encourage beans as protein source, advisory committee says
“Beans and legumes are fiber-rich nutrient powerhouses and an excellent source of protein,” registered dietitian Nicole Hopsecger told the Cleveland Clinic. “One serving (1/2 cup cooked) of beans provides about 7 grams of protein, the same as 1 ounce of meat.”
More beans and less red meat: Nutrition experts weigh in on US dietary guidelines
Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables.
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Bites The 2025 Dietary Guidelines recommend reducing red meat and promoting plant-based proteins for health and equity. Meat-related ag groups oppose this, highlighting beef’s nutritional benefits, especially for vulnerable groups.
More beans and less red meat: Nutritionists weigh in on US dietary guidelines
Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables, all while continuing to limit added sugars, sodium and saturated fat.
New USDA guidelines support beans, lentils for protein versus meat
In a new report, experts suggest that beans, lentils and other protein-packed legumes are the perfect substitute for red or processed meat.
Eat Less Meat, More Beans & Lentils for Protein, New USDA Guidelines Say
Beans, peas and lentils take center stage in newly proposed changes to dietary guidelines for Americans. In a report released this week by an advisory committee to the Agriculture Department, experts suggest that the protein-packed legumes are the perfect substitute for red or processed meat.
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