Mexico’s terrific new dietary guidelines. Yes!

Mexico has issued new dietary guidelines.

https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/826673/Gui_as_Alimentarias_2023_para_la_poblacio_n_mexicana.pdf

1. Breastfeed babies for the first 6 months and then continue until age 2 along with other nutritious foods.
2.  Eat more vegetables and fruits.
3. Eat beans.
4. Choose whole grains.
5. Eat less beef and processed meats.
6. Avoid ultra-processed foods.
7. Drink water.
8. Avoid alcohol.
9. Be physically active.
10. Enjoy meals with family and friends.

I’m looking forward to reading a case study on how the public health institute got these through the political process.

If people follow these guidelines, these industries will be in trouble:

• Infant formula
• Beef
• Processed meats
• Ultra-processed foods
• Sugar-sweetened beverages
• Alcohol

People will be healthier!  These industries will also be in trouble.

• Pharmaceutical drugs
• Private medicine
• Insurance companies? (you might think they would benefit, but they make so much money on illness—this one is complicated)

I hope the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines will find these inspiring.