THE MERITS OF A PLANT-BASED DIET

Study finds diet comprising whole grains, fruits & vegetables could ward off chronic diseases, keep the planet healthy

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Eating a plant-based diet, including whole grains, fruits and vegetables, with moderate intake of foods such as poultry and eggs, can not only boost human health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases but also keep the planet healthy with less impact on climate change and biodiversity loss, according to a new report by the Lancet Commission.

The report showed that food systems are key drivers of the world's most urgent challenges, from chronic diseases and rising inequality to accelerating climate change and biodiversity loss.