The reality of climate change cannot be denied -- planetary overexploitation, soil degradation, deforestation, or excessive water use all have negative impacts on the environment and people's lives. It seems that the solution to this problem may be hidden on our plates. Scientists at the EAT-Lancet Commission have developed a diet that is intended to help protect the environment, but is this diet sufficient?
The planetary diet regimen - definition
The planetary diet regimen is a proposition devised by scientists from the EAT-Lancet Commission in response to concerning reports of environmental changes and global warming. The aim was to gather all essential information enabling the preparation of nutritious and as climate-neutral meals as possible. In this manner, the negative impact of food production on the planet can be diminished. Furthermore, the scientists assert that their recommended changes could safeguard up to 11 million individuals from premature death. This diet is designed to nourish the entire current and future populace (projected 10 billion people by 2050).
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