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America is the greatest country on Earth. And the sickest. Highly processed food has hollowed out our health, driving obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and early death. The truth is simple: real food restores health.
The State of Our Health
America is sick.
The data is clear.
50% of Americans have prediabetes or diabetes
75% of adults report having at least one chronic condition
90% of U.S. healthcare spending goes to treating chronic disease—much of which is linked to diet and lifestyle
For decades we've been misled by guidance that prioritized highly processed food, and are now facing rates of unprecedented chronic disease.
Real Food cansolve this crisis.
For the first time, official U.S. guidance calls on Americans to avoid highly processed food. This is not an attack on industry or a legal definition. It reflects a public health reality families live with every day.
Eat Real Food
Protein, Dairy, & Healthy Fats
We are ending the war on protein. Every meal must prioritize high-quality, nutrient-dense protein from both animal and plant sources, paired with healthy fats from whole foods such as eggs, seafood, meats, full-fat dairy, nuts, seeds, olives, and avocados.
Protein target: 1.2–1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day
Vegetables & Fruits
Vegetables and fruits are essential to real food nutrition. Eat a wide variety of whole, colorful, nutrient-dense vegetables and fruits in their original form, prioritizing freshness and minimal processing.
Vegetables: 3 servings per day. Fruits: 2 servings per day.
Whole Grains
Whole grains are encouraged. Refined carbohydrates are not. Prioritize fiber-rich whole grains and significantly reduce the consumption of highly processed, refined carbohydrates that displace real nourishment.
Target: 2–4 servings per day.
Better health begins on your plate—not in your medicine cabinet. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 put real, whole, nutrient-dense foods back where they belong: at the center of health.
Use AI to get real answers about real food
From the guidelines to your kitchen. Ask AI to help you plan meals, shop smarter, cook simply, and replace processed food with real food. Not sure where to start? Use one of these example prompts. This will take you to a separate, external web site.
America Returns
to Real Food
Under President Trump, the results speak for themselves. Federal nutrition policy has been reset with strength and conviction. Real, whole, nutrient-dense food is once again the foundation of American health.
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