Why eating more plants is good for you and the Earth
Plant-Based Diets for Reversing Disease and Saving the Planet: Past, Present, and Future.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Diet now kills more people than smoking in the U.S.
Smoking has long been seen as the top preventable killer, but modern diets — especially processed and animal-heavy ones — have overtaken it as the leading cause of early death.
Practical Takeaways
Replace one animal-based meal per day with a whole plant-based option (e.g., lentil stew instead of burger).
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Diet now kills more people than smoking in the U.S.
Smoking has long been seen as the top preventable killer, but modern diets — especially processed and animal-heavy ones — have overtaken it as the leading cause of early death.
Practical Takeaways
Replace one animal-based meal per day with a whole plant-based option (e.g., lentil stew instead of burger).
Publication
Journal
Advances in nutrition
Year
2019
Authors
D. Katz
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Claims (5)
Eating more plant-based proteins and fats instead of animal ones could help people live longer and be better for the planet.
Eating mostly whole plant foods like fruits, veggies, beans, and grains is linked to fewer chronic diseases, living longer, and being better for the planet—so it’s a win-win for people and Earth.
People can digest both plants and meat thanks to how their bodies evolved, but being able to eat meat doesn’t mean they have to eat a lot of it.
Eating a lot of processed foods and animal products might be worse for your long-term health than smoking, and it's a top reason people die early or get sick around the world.
People are actually meant to eat meat, not both meat and plants, because of how our bodies and evolution show we're built for a meat-only diet.