The Facts on Fat: The Importance of Saturated Fat Limits in the Dietary Guidelines

The Facts on Fat: The Importance of Saturated Fat Limits in the Dietary Guidelines

5 things we want to see in the 2025 Dietary Guidelines

CSPI's wish list for the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for added sugars, saturated fat, sweetened beverages, alcohol consumption, low-fat milk, and more.

Congress steps into USDA’s traditional role on child nutrition standards

Senate votes to return whole milk to schools despite evidence on saturated fat

Is beef tallow really healthier than seed oils?

Confused about claims that treat beef tallow as a health food? You aren’t alone. Here’s what you need to know.

Why the Dietary Guidelines should keep saturated fat limits

The upcoming changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans could alter longstanding recommendations to limit saturated fat consumption. Read to learn more.

What’s the healthiest 'butter'? Spoiler: It’s not butter.

The healthiest ‘butter’ isn’t butter at all. It’s a buttery spread that’s made of mostly unsaturated plant-based oils. Here’s how to find the best options.

Healthy ice cream: Which brands are best?

Some brands of ice cream are better for you because they don’t pile up the added sugar, saturated fat, and empty calories like a pint of Ben & Jerry’s.

FDA proposes mandatory front-of-package nutrition labels

In January 2025, the FDA proposed a rule requiring front-of-package nutrition labels with information about saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar levels.