Planetary Health Diet Could Save Millions of Lives and Preserve the Environment
A groundbreaking diet, known as the Planetary Health Diet, could save millions of lives and help preserve the environment. The diet, proposed by the EAT-Lancet Commission in 2019, focuses on plant-based foods and could prevent up to 15 million premature deaths each year.
The Planetary Health Diet emphasises a high intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and legumes, while limiting animal products. This shift in global eating habits could significantly reduce deaths from malnutrition, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and strokes. The diet was designed with human health in mind, but its environmental benefits are equally compelling. By reducing land use and potentially halting deforestation, it could increase carbon absorption and decrease smoke emissions, particularly in regions like the Amazon rainforest.
The potential impact is staggering. The diet could prevent even more deaths than initially estimated, as the study only considered adult deaths and indirect health impacts.
Adopting the Planetary Health Diet globally could lead to a substantial decrease in premature deaths and contribute to environmental preservation. By promoting this diet, we could see significant improvements in both human health and the health of our planet.
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