In the United States, there has been a significant update to public health policy. On January 7, 2026, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins presented new Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2025–2030, which effectively reject previous notions about the benefits of carbohydrates. The new strategy focuses on the quality of consumed nutrients, with high-quality animal proteins—such as meat, fish, and eggs—taking center stage, replacing the usual grains and pasta. This initiative, dubbed the "Great Reset," could serve as both a medical and economic stimulus for Kyrgyzstan, which has the potential to export organic meat and natural dairy products.
One of the key changes has been the rethinking of the traditional food pyramid: carbohydrates, which previously held the top position, have given way to proteins and healthy fats. The recommended protein intake has nearly doubled (to 1.2–1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight), which is recognized as necessary to prevent age-related muscle loss. Moreover, the long-standing battle against saturated fats has ended, and whole milk, butter, and red meat have been reintroduced into the diet without the previous strict limitations. At the same time, ultra-processed foods made with emulsifiers and artificial additives have become the "number one enemy."
The new guidelines also emphasize the formation of a "Healthy Generation." A "zero tolerance" policy has been established for added sugars and artificial sweeteners for children under 4 years old, and fruit juices and sweet sodas have been excluded from the list of healthy foods for minors. As an alternative, water and whole milk are recommended, which, along with animal fats, are deemed critically important for children's brain development.
For Kyrgyzstan, such changes in global dietetics create a unique opportunity. While the global industry prepares to combat added sugars and chemical components, the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan can reconsider its approaches to food security. If the world is indeed moving towards "real food," then the country's traditional livestock farming could become not only a local but also a significant export sector, supplying quality animal protein without chemical additives and GMOs.
