145 | New 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans – What You Need to Know [Part 2]

145 | New 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans – What You Need to Know [Part 2]

Author: Anna Tseng MPH RD LDN | Registered Dietitian, Plant Based Coach, Plant-Based Diet Transition Expert, Plantbased Diet February 17, 2026 Duration: 17:09
Have you seen the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and wondered if you should follow them? You may have seen talk about them on the news and social media, and don’t know quite what to believe. The slogan of eating more ‘real foods’ sounds good though, and the New Pyramid diagram seems to show that all foods - including butter, steak, whole milk and cheese – would be fine to eat and that we don’t really need to worry about the amounts eaten. But DO we need to worry? And what about the recommendations about protein and nutritional adequacy issues in vegan and vegetarian diets?   Let’s talk about this. In this episode, we’ll take a deeper dive into the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans and look at 3 more KEY things you need to know about them, to inform your own health. We’ll touch on protein, what the Guidelines say about vegan and vegetarian diets, and what has been found through research. Listen in!   For the list of references to this episode, please go to this episode's webpage at: https://www.plantnourished.com/blog/145-new-2025-2030-dietary-guidelines-part-two      Related Episode: 119 | What To Supplement? Here Are 3 Key Nutrients Vegans AND Meat-Eaters Needhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/119-what-to-supplement-here-are-3-key-nutrients-vegans/id1697444279?i=1000725676993     Contact -> healthnow@plantnourished.com Learn -> www.plantnourished.com Join -> Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course: www.plantnourished.com/ppltcourse 1:1 Coaching Support -> https://www.plantnourished.com/coachingwaitlist Get Free 15-Minute Strategy Call -> www.plantnourished.com/strategycall Free Resource -> 7 Ways to Test-Drive a Plant-Based Diet: www.plantnourished.com/testdrive     Have a question about plant-based diets that you would like answered on the Plant Based Eating Made Easy Podcast? Send it by email (healthnow@plantnourished.com) or submit it by a voice message here: www.speakpipe.com/plantnourished         [Health, Dietary Guidelines, Protein, Nutrition, Vegan, Plant Based Diets, Plant-Based Eating, Vegetarian, Heart Disease, DGA, New Guidelines, Nutrition, Hearth Health, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Blood Pressure, What to Eat, Saturated Fat, Healthy Eating]  

If you're feeling that nudge toward eating more plants but the idea of a full overhaul seems overwhelming, you're in the right place. Plant Based Eating Made Easy is a conversation with registered dietitian Anna Tseng, who understands that the gap between curiosity and action is often filled with practical questions and nutritional concerns. This podcast moves past the hype to address the real how-tos: how to build satisfying meals without centering meat, how to ensure you're getting the right nutrients, and how to make this shift feel sustainable for your lifestyle and budget. Anna brings her experience as a plant-based coach to each episode, offering clear, actionable strategies that dismantle the all-or-nothing mindset. You'll hear straightforward guidance on everything from pantry staples and meal planning to deciphering nutrition labels and navigating social situations. It’s designed for anyone who wants to transform their health through food but needs a credible, compassionate guide to make the journey feel achievable. Tune in for a sensible, step-by-step approach that makes plant-based living feel less like a restrictive diet and more like a natural, nourishing evolution for your well-being.
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