Listen "Small Diet Changes, Big Planet Impact: Start with One Meat-Free Day"
Episode Synopsis
What you eat affects both your body and the world around you. In this episode, we explore the science behind sustainable eating, comparing the environmental impact of meat production to plant-based foods in terms of water use, greenhouse gas emissions, and land needs. We also share the proven health benefits of eating more plant-based meals, along with simple, evidence-backed ideas like trying just one meat-free day a week. Small changes can create big results—why not start this month?What we discuss in this episode:00:00 – Welcome and Episode Overview00:33 – The Environmental Costs of Meat Consumption02:15 – Health Benefits of Eating More Plant-Based Foods04:07 – Practical, Evidence-Based Tips for Eating Sustainably06:49 – Closing Reflections and Key TakeawaysReferences: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,%25
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