Can food save our health and our planet?
A recent report by the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission warns that global food production is harming the planet and public health. To address this, it recommends the “Planetary Health Diet” a mostly plant-based approach designed to feed 10 billion people sustainably by 2050. The diet focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, pulses, and nuts, while limiting red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy.
This shift could cut greenhouse gas emissions by half and help protect forests and wetlands. It also offers major health benefits, potentially preventing 15 million deaths annually from diet-related diseases and reducing the risk of early death by 27%.
The commission calls on governments to support the change by taxing unhealthy processed foods and subsidising fresh produce. With contributions from experts in 35 countries, the diet sets daily targets like 150g of grains, 500g of fruits and vegetables, and modest portions of animal products—promoting both human and planetary well-being.
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