The US government has been issuing nutrition guidance for over 100 years — so what's the deal with the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines? In this episode, Ariel breaks down the history of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, what's actually in the new 10-page document, and why it looks so different from previous editions. She and Mattie dig into the industry ties behind the people who wrote it, why ditching a health equity framework is a major red flag, and what it would actually take to improve nutrition at the population level. Spoiler: it's not beef tallow. Also on the agenda: Flavor Flav championing women's sports, F1 season kicks off, and a product recall segment that somehow ends with Viagra in chocolate syrup.

RECALLS

• 02/27/2026 - Savannah Bee Company, BBQ Sauce.Undeclared allergens, including wheat & soy. 
• 02/27/2026 - RHINO CHOCO VIP 10x, Chocolate. Undeclared Tadalafil
• 02/26/2026 - Quest, Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen. May contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1)
• 02/25/2026 - Boner Bears, Chocolate Syrup. Undeclared Sildenafil
• 02/25/2026 - Great Value, Cottage Cheese. Not fully pasteurized
• 02/24/2026 - Elite Treats, Chicken Dog Treats. Salmonella
• 02/20/2026 - Made Fresh Salad, Various Cream Cheeses & Tofu Spreads. Listeria
• 02/17/2026 - Advanced Alkaloids, Dietary Supplements. Contains 7-OH
• 02/17/2026 - Quest, Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets, 10oz bag. Low levels of b1.

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