Healthwatch: New study finds planet-friendly diet reduces risk of premature death – WSLS 10
A new study published Monday in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds people who closely follow a planet-friendly diet of mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains can reduce the risk of premature death by nearly one-third.
The study analyzed dietary data from more than 200,000 women and men. It was found the diet was not only great for your health, but also provided huge environmental benefits.
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It found eating a planet-healthy diet significantly cut down on land-use — it cut greenhouse gas emissions and cut down on fertilizer use.
