"Dairy started to roar back into fashion in 2025 - and if the Trump administration's new dietary guidelines are anything to go by, it could be about to reach new heights. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines, which provide Americans with a framework for what the government considers a healthy diet, advise people to aim for three servings of full-fat dairy per day. The document, released on Wednesday, name-checks butter, whole milk, and "real" cheese."
"But the new guidance contradicts a strong body of evidence linking a diet high in full-fat dairy products and red or processed meat, which are high in saturated fats, to cardiovascular disease. Recommending full-fat dairy like butter is a big pivot from the 2020 to 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which encouraged us to "move to low-fat or fat-free dairy milk or yogurt or lactose-free dairy or fortified make half soy versions.""
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines recommend aiming for three servings of full-fat dairy daily, specifically naming butter, whole milk, and "real" cheese. Dairy products have gained consumer interest through new flavored and probiotic offerings, and organic dairy sales accelerated in 2024. Fermented dairy remains valued for protein and potential gut health benefits. The guidance conflicts with research linking diets high in full-fat dairy and red or processed meats—rich in saturated fats—to increased cardiovascular disease risk. The recommendation marks a reversal from previous guidance that promoted low-fat or fat-free dairy and helped spur plant-based milk adoption.
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