How Eating less Meat Supports a Sustainable Future

22/04/2025 8 min

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Episode Synopsis

What we eat affects both our bodies and the planet. In this episode, we explore the science behind sustainable eating—unpacking water use, greenhouse gas emissions, and land impacts of meat production compared to plant-based alternatives. We also discuss the proven health benefits of a vegetarian diet, and share easy, evidence-based tips like adopting one meatless day per week. This isn’t about judgment—just informed choices backed by data and grounded in what makes you feel good.References:https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/becoming-a-vegetarianhttps://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/solve-climate-crisis-we-need-rethink-how-we-produce-our-food#:~:text=Beef%2C%20the%20most%20commonly%20consumed,the%20scale%20of%20animal%20agriculturehttps://www.weforum.org/stories/2021/06/water-footprint-food-sustainability/#:~:text=Research%20from%20the%20Water%20Footprint,typically%20requires%20much%20less%20waterhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-021-00225-9#:~:text=A%20third%20of%20global%20GHG,%25What we discuss:00:00 Introduction00:33 Environmental Impacts of Eating Meat02:15 Why Eating More Plants Is Good for You04:07 Easy Tips to eat more Sustainability06:49 Final thoughts

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