A long-awaited expert update on dietary changes needed to support both human and planetary health strongly favors a plant-based approach. The EAT-Lancet Commission reports that shifting towards its planetary health diet could prevent 40,000 early deaths each day worldwide and reduce agricultural methane emissions by 15% by 2050.
The diet emphasizes increasing the intake of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, while consuming only modest amounts of meat, fish, poultry, and dairy. Imagine a plate where half is filled with vegetables and fruits—with a greater emphasis on vegetables. Most of the remaining half would consist of whole grains and plant-based proteins.
There is room for small amounts of animal products and healthy fats, but the diet recommends very little added sugar. Notably, butter is not mentioned in the guidelines.
One of the most contentious aspects of the commission’s recommendations concerns meat consumption: just 14 grams per day of red meat and 29 grams per day of poultry.
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