'Planet-friendly' diet could reduce your risk of death - study
"Planet-friendly" foods may also help reduce a person's risk of death from cancer, heart disease and other chronic illnesses by 25%, researchers have said.
Scientists in the US found those who followed a sustainable diet of more plant-based foods - such as whole grains, fruit, vegetables and nuts - were less likely to die over the course of 30 years compared with those who ate less environmentally friendly meals. Based on their findings, presented at Nutrition 2023 - the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition in Boston, Massachusetts - the researchers have developed a new diet score that shows the effects of food on human health as well as the environment.The index takes into account the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, bowel cancer, diabetes and stroke, as well as environmental impacts such as water use, land use, nutrient pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
The team said their work builds on existing research which shows plant-based foods are healthier and less harmful to the planet than red and processed meats. The researchers are hoping this tool will help policymakers and public health bodies develop strategies to improve public health while also addressing climate change.
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