Scientific advice to further limit added sugar and alcohol was ignored in the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. While alcohol and junk food can give some comfort, and a little indulgence shouldn't be denied, the truth is still the truth.
Read MoreI’m not sure who started suggesting that moderate amounts of alcohol are good for your health; it’s certainly a long-held – and awfully convenient – belief, based on some observational studies.
Read MoreThe image repeatedly attached to the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans is one of puzzle pieces, in which foods – and exercise – fit in to create a healthful whole. It’s an apt one.
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