EAT-Lancet Commission: Plant-Based Diets Could Save 15 Million Lives Annually
A groundbreaking report by the EAT-Lancet Commission reveals that shifting to healthier, predominantly plant-based recipes worldwide could prevent around 15 million deaths annually. The report urges national leaders to integrate scientific insights about the food system into their policies, aiming to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050 within planetary boundaries.
The commission, which does not target specific countries, provides global recommendations to transform food systems and reduce climate change impacts. It advocates for the 'Planetary Health Diet,' which involves reducing red meat, dairy, and processed foods, while increasing plant-based foods like grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes. This diet limits red meat consumption to about once a week and suggests one serving each of animal protein and dairy per day.
The report emphasizes the urgency of food system reform, as it is the primary driver pushing Earth towards unsustainable thresholds, affecting biodiversity, land use, and water quality. Such a dietary shift could reduce agricultural emissions by 15%, potentially increasing to 20% with additional improvements. The report maintains that nearly half the world's population is being denied adequate food, a healthy environment, or decent work in the food system, with marginalized groups at specific risk.
The EAT-Lancet Commission's latest report underscores the importance of food system reform for both human and environmental health. By adopting the 'Planetary Health Diet,' we can potentially prevent millions of deaths, reduce agricultural emissions, and ensure a sustainable future for a growing global population.
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