The international “EAT-Lancet 2025” commission, in its latest report on a healthy diet for the planet, recommended adopting a diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, while reducing red meat, dairy products, and sugars. The commission emphasized that this shift could prevent more than 15 million deaths annually worldwide.

The report highlighted that a balanced diet not only improves human health but also helps reduce carbon emissions and protect natural resources for future generations.

The study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal showed that adopting this dietary approach reduces the risk of premature death by 27% and lowers the likelihood of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. It also recommended daily limits including 150 grams of whole grains, 500 grams of vegetables and fruits, with moderate consumption of plant-based protein.

The commission confirmed that a global shift towards a plant-based diet is a scientific necessity to ensure sustainable food and environmental security in the coming decades.