It may not be exciting, but chicken breast is Rizzo's pick for the healthiest meat for good reason. With 23 grams of protein and only 2 grams of fat (and less than a gram of saturated fat) per 3.5-ounce serving, chicken breast is a lean, concentrated source of protein.

New HHS dietary guidelines take aim at ultra-processed foods, marking dramatic policy shift from previous administration's food recommendations.

The new dietary guidelines call for prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Foods to avoid or limit are highly processed foods, refined carbohydrates and added sugars. The "food pyramid" has literally been turned upside down.

The new guidelines double down on protein, upping the daily amount — and recommending red meat be part of the mix. But Stange notes that “red meat has been categorized as a ‘probable’ carcinogen,” meaning it likely increases cancer risk.

Norwegians eat more processed meat such as sausages and salami than in the other Nordic countries. For the first time, researchers have calculated the disease burden and years of life lost caused by an unhealthy diet.

The Trump administration has released updated U.S. dietary guidelines. These recommendations advise Americans to increase protein and full-fat dairy intake while reducing processed foods and sugars. NBC News’ Aria Bendix explains the changes in the new dietary guidelines.