The diet that can save the planet

We often say, "You are what you eat" – but today we can also add: "The Earth will be what we eat." According to the latest research by the EAT-Lancet Commission, if we were to switch to a healthier, mainly plant-based diet worldwide, 15 million lives could be saved annually, while agricultural emissions would decrease by 15 percent. Experts warn: if we do not change the current direction of food production and consumption, the worst effects of climate change will become inevitable. Even if energy production becomes greener. The habitability of the Earth literally depends on what ends up on our plates. Scientists had already created the concept of the "planetary health diet" or "planet-friendly diet" in 2019, which has now been refined based on new data. This is not another trendy diet, but a nutritional direction that protects both our health and the environment. The basic principles are simple: eat lots of vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, and oilseeds! Consume animal-derived ...