"About 15 million deaths could be avoided each year and agricultural emissions could drop by 15% if people worldwide shift to healthier, predominantly plant-based diets, according to the EAT-Lancet Commission, which brought together scientists worldwide to review the latest data on food's role in human health, climate change, biodiversity and people's working and living conditions. Their conclusion: Without substantial changes to the food system, the worst effects of climate change will be unavoidable, even if humans successfully switch to cleaner energy."
"A 'planetary health diet' could avert 15 million deaths every year The first EAT-Lancet report proposed a 'planetary health diet' centered on grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes. The update maintains that to improve their health while also reducing global warming, it's a good idea for people to eat one serving each of animal protein and dairy per day while limiting red meat to about once a week. This particularly applies to people in developed nations who disproportionately contribute to climate change and have more choices about the foods they eat."
Shifting global diets toward a planetary health diet centered on grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes could avert about 15 million deaths annually and reduce agricultural emissions by roughly 15%. Recommended intake emphasizes one serving each of animal protein and dairy per day and limits red meat to about once a week, particularly in developed nations. Without substantial changes to the food system, the worst climate outcomes remain likely even with cleaner energy. Dietary recommendations derive from data on preventable disease risks such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease rather than environmental criteria.
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