EAT-Lancet Commission Updates Planetary Health Diet: More Plants, Less Meat
The EAT-Lancet Commission, an international group of 37 experts, has published an updated 'planetary health diet' in The Lancet. The report emphasizes a predominantly plant-based diet with minimal added sugars, saturated fats, and salt, and animal-sourced foods in moderation.
The commission, comprising specialists from 16 countries, aims to balance a healthy diet with environmental sustainability. The updated guidelines focus on foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and plant-based proteins.
The 2019 study suggesting reduced meat consumption faced resistance from the food industry. However, the EAT-Lancet Commission maintains that shifting towards plant-based diets can significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions and prevent around 11 million premature deaths annually.
The 'planetary health diet' promotes a balanced, environmentally friendly, and healthy lifestyle. It encourages minimal consumption of added sugars, saturated fats, and salt, with animal-sourced foods included in moderation.
