Breaking Down the 2025 Dietary Guidelines with Dr. David Ludwig & Gary Taubes
Mon Feb 02 2026
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have arrived, and they’re sparking serious debate. Are we finally seeing a meaningful shift toward metabolic health? What do the guidelines get right, and where is there still room for improvement?
To unpack it all, Dr. Bret Scher is joined by two long-time voices in nutrition science: Dr. David Ludwig and Gary Taubes. Together, they dig into what the new guidelines get right, what they overlook, and what this all means for public health, clinical practice, and the food industry.
They explore:
The shifting stance on animal protein, and the controversy it’s stirredA long-overdue move away from refined carbohydratesWhy the term “ultra-processed food” was intentionally left outThe important nod to low-carb diets for chronic diseaseHow school lunches and government food programs may (or may not) changeThe tension between dietary health and environmental goalsWhy robust clinical trials, not just policy documents, are urgently needed
This lively discussion blends agreement, disagreement, and deep insights into what these guidelines mean, not just on paper, but in real life. Whether you're a clinician, policymaker, parent, or just trying to eat healthier, this episode will help you rethink the “official” nutrition narrative.
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Expert Featured:
Gary Taubes
taubes@gmail.comhttps://x.com/garytaubes
Dr. David Ludwig
David.Ludwig@childrens.harvard.eduhttps://x.com/davidludwigmd
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/
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The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have arrived, and they’re sparking serious debate. Are we finally seeing a meaningful shift toward metabolic health? What do the guidelines get right, and where is there still room for improvement? To unpack it all, Dr. Bret Scher is joined by two long-time voices in nutrition science: Dr. David Ludwig and Gary Taubes. Together, they dig into what the new guidelines get right, what they overlook, and what this all means for public health, clinical practice, and the food industry. They explore: The shifting stance on animal protein, and the controversy it’s stirredA long-overdue move away from refined carbohydratesWhy the term “ultra-processed food” was intentionally left outThe important nod to low-carb diets for chronic diseaseHow school lunches and government food programs may (or may not) changeThe tension between dietary health and environmental goalsWhy robust clinical trials, not just policy documents, are urgently needed This lively discussion blends agreement, disagreement, and deep insights into what these guidelines mean, not just on paper, but in real life. Whether you're a clinician, policymaker, parent, or just trying to eat healthier, this episode will help you rethink the “official” nutrition narrative. 👉 Subscribe to Metabolic Mind for more conversations covering metabolic health, nutrition, food as medicine, and more. #MetabolicMind #FoodAsMedicine #DietaryGuidelines 👉Do you have a question about ketogenic therapy or metabolic psychiatry? Submit your question to our team here: metabolicmind.org/questions Expert Featured: Gary Taubes taubes@gmail.comhttps://x.com/garytaubes Dr. David Ludwig David.Ludwig@childrens.harvard.eduhttps://x.com/davidludwigmd Resources Mentioned: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/ Free CME Clinician Trainings: Are you a clinician who would like to learn more about the science behind these therapies and how to implement them in practice? Earn CME with our growing library of courses from some of the top experts in the field including Dr. Chris Palmer, Dr. Georgia Ede, Dr. Matthew Bernstein and Dr. Bret Scher with more coming soon. Our courses have been made FREE by grants from Baszucki Group, so we can spread these powerful therapies as widely as possible. Earn...