While epidemics of chronic disease are currently by far our leading causes of death, global warming is considered a looming public health threat. How can we eat to combat dietary diseases and greenhouse gas emissions at the same time?
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There are tons of articles on diet and sustainability. Someone should start a SustainabilityFacts.org! It’s such an important topic that I figure I’ll review the new science maybe once every year or two. Let me know in the comments if you’d like more (or less!). When the USDA entered these waters, the meat industry appeared to freak out (
And the Dietary Guidelines debate continues (
What about just cutting down on meat in terms of health impacts? See my video Do Flexitarians Live Longer? (
What are the health and food safety consequences of buying organic and GMOs? See the playlist:
This video originally came out in 2015, and our food’s impact on climate change is a growing focus. Here is a summary of the United Nation’s recent report:
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-Michael Greger, MD FACLM
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